Step into the world of Okinawan architecture, where terra-cotta tiled roofs, open-air layouts, and the iconic Shisa guardians ...

NAGANO—Okinawa Prefecture once boasted the longest life expectancy in the country, but it has now dropped well out of the top ...

Far from the neon lights of Tokyo, temples and shrines of Kyoto and the Osaka street food scene is Okinawa, Japan’s ...

Okinawa has a distinct culture shaped by history, climate, and geography. This video features conversations with locals about ...

Japanese culture is part of the attraction for travellers, but at times it can feel like there’s a lot to learn — here’s how ...

The beaches aren’t for swimming and visitors rent EVs on this southern Japanese island, where tourism authorities are trying ...

The governor of the prefecture talks to The American Conservative about the first of Japan’s island groupings that would be drawn into fighting over Taiwan.

With its laid-back seafaring culture and unique wildlife, the Yaeyama archipelago in Japan’s far southern Okinawa prefecture reveals a different side to Japan.

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). It’s show time. Up heaves the sail, a concertina of heavy canvas pulled taut against the creaking wooden mast. It gulps the breeze that ...

Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are using Okinawan songs to learn about climate and geology. Justin Higa is a postdoctoral fellow and a Ryukyuan traditional music practitioner. Our ...

Okinawa Ocean View Villa is located in the peaceful Nanjo city of Okinawa, Japan, offering breathtaking views of the seascape. The villa provides ample amenities for people who love being outdoors. It ...

Okinawan cuisine has recently been trending thanks to a global surge of interest in biohacking. This health trend involves extending one’s healthspan, or the number of years spent in good health, ...