Join me on a 3-day journey exploring the stunning beauty of Miyakojima (Miyako Island) in Okinawa! From the crystal-clear waters of Shigira Beach to the vibrant marine life at Imugya Marine Garden, ...

A Japanese firm has created an interactive website where families of U.S. troops killed during the Battle of Okinawa can see their loved ones’ names on the island’s Cornerstone of Peace memorial.

The 43rd Okinawan Festival will feature performances of Okinawan dance, karate, taiko and music by local groups and special guests from Okinawa.

As people globally commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, dozens of people living on the Japanese ...

Okinawa resident Hiromasa Iha can still recall the screams of his classmates and teachers after a US military jet crashed ...

Japanese weather officials say bands of heavy rain clouds could form in Okinawa's Daitojima region late into the night, drastically raising the risk of disasters.

Once known primarily for its beaches and leisure economy, Okinawa is quietly transforming into a global-facing startup gateway. Recently designated by Japan’s Cabinet Office as a “Global Startup City, ...

NAHA — Junglia Okinawa opened Friday in northern Okinawa Island as the first large-scale theme park in Okinawa Prefecture. Covering an area of about 600,000 square meters, the park recreates a ...

NAHA, Japan (Kyodo) -- New theme park Junglia Okinawa opened Friday in southern Japan with the price of general admissions for visitors from overseas set some 27 percent higher than for residents ...

A 26-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son were found floating in the sea at a fishing port in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, on Saturday. They were taken to hospital where they were both pronounced ...

Air Force weather preparedness training at the Inoda fishing port on Ishigaki Island drew complaints from Japanese authorities.