Find serenity on land and in the sea ...

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.

The turquoise water lapping against Okinawa's pebbled beach is so clear that you can see an occasional parrotfish streaking ...

Why the ‘Hawaii of Japan’ should be your next beach holiday - Snorkeling and kayaking in Japan’s paradisiacal archipelago ...

There are a million ways to enjoy Ishigaki island, one of the many beautiful and interesting islands in Japan’s Ryukyu chain that stretches from Kyushu almost to Taiwan. Unlike most of the 55 islands ...

The birthplace of karate also holds a deeply rooted connection to spirituality and nature. Here’s how to plan a visit to this stunning island archipelago. The Ryukyu Islands are divided into three ...

The Okinawa Prefecture has almost 150 islands. While most Okinawans live on the main island of Okinawa, there are a handful ...

Two U.S. service members on a nighttime scuba dive were rescued from a rocky cliff on an island off Okinawa’s central coast, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The traditional Okinawan sabani boats were historically used for fishing and travelling between islands. Photograph by James ...