Although they may sound quite similar on the surface, Okinawan and Molokai purple sweet potatoes have a number of differences ...

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

San Diego will join the amphibious assault ship USS America’s amphibious ready group, which includes the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. “The crew is enthusiastic about starting our next ...

Dragons trail American School In Japan after a quarter, but score last 25 points to improve to 3-0 in Division I.

The Naha District Public Prosecutors Office on Sept. 20 indicted a U.S. Marine on a charge of sexually assaulting and ...

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 ...

Related:Princess Cruises extends 2025/26 Japan season Nine-day 'Southern Islands' itineraries visit Ishigaki (Okinawa) in Japan, along with Keelung (for Taipei) and Hualien in Taiwan. Seven- to 11-day ...

Daisuke Hori, a 40-year-old from Japan, has gained global attention by sleeping only 30 minutes a day for the past 12 years. He aims to gain more active hours by prioritizing high-quality sleep ...

Japan will join a growing global push towards mandatory travel authorisations for foreign visitors, with the rollout of a digital visa-waiver program similar to the USA’s ESTA (Electronic System for ...

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Lt. Col. Patrick Cichon wanted to personally return Japanese mementos his father collected while serving during World War II’s Battle of Okinawa, but he didn’t have ...

Further south in Okinawa it will be warmer still, with top temperatures usually closer to 28°C. However, September is also in the middle of Japan’s typhoon season, which occurs between May and October ...