Denny Tamaki, governor of Okinawa prefecture, says his personal story is deeply entwined with the U.S. military’s presence on ...

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Ms Shimabukuro says she came for personal reasons: "I was born and raised in Kin, a small town in Okinawa. I want to try and see things from a distance to try and find my own identity.

Nearly 100 Okinawans walked through the home of the 18th Wing during a tsunami evacuation drill over the weekend, many ...

Michi no Eki Kadena, a roadside station in the Okinawa town of Kadena, has a booth where visitors can experience what it is like to live next to a sprawling U.S. military base. Inside the booth ...

KIN, Okinawa Prefecture--A suspected carcinogen and other substances exceeding government-set levels were detected in tap water in this town that co-hosts the U.S. Marine Corps Camp Hansen ...

Blue Zones are found all over the world and may hold the secret to longevity. Check them out for yourself and get a taste for ...

Beyond the bustling streets of Japan's inner-city metropolis' lies a variety of dramatic, ever-changing landscapes. From ...

Japan is popular for its sprawling vibrant cities and ancient cultural villages – but many forget it’s an island nation blessed with incredible coastal landscapes.

Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)'s Marine Climate Change Unit and Marine Eco-Evo-Devo ...

Are you looking to travel the world while sticking to a budget? These unique trip destinations help you make the most of the ...

There are lots of movies leaving Netflix by September's end. So where do you start? These ten movies cover all the genres, ...