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 ...

Preserving the landscape and architecture of the past, Anna Maria Island resisted building high-rises like beaches to the north and south. This island's quiet delights attract new visitors while ...

Whether you've slayed zombies in the Dead Island games before, or this is your first time experiencing the horror, our guides for beginners will cover everything you need to know to have the best ...

“We do not clearly know if the photos were taken in Okinawa. Looking at the vegetation, they might be from the Nanyo Islands [south of Japan] or the Philippines,” he said. “But many ...

announced today that it has built undersea conservation fences off Iriomote Island, Okinawa Prefecture, to protect tape seagrass, a Category II vulnerable species on the Ministry of the ...

Not even Brits are aware that their country is home to what's being called the 'world's most infected island'. There happens to be an area located near the town of Queenborough, Kent, that's got a ...

Blisteringly hot yet intrinsically chill, summer days in the southern tip of Japan can be gloriously slow or boisterously jolly as one explores the many attractions of Okinawa Island, from a funky ...

The Okinawa diet is a traditional dietary pattern originating from the Japanese island of Okinawa known for its association with longevity, low body mass index, and low rates of chronic diseases ...

TOKYO -- Fears of a potential military conflict centered on Taiwan have spurred the business community in Japan's nearby Okinawa prefecture to work on emergency response plans, including when and ...

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If you’re looking for privacy and an opportunity to breathe in the fresh air, you won’t find a better tropical escape than Okinawa’s offshore islands. Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island offer excellent ...