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

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The U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) bilateral exercise “Iron Fist 26” will see approximately ...

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.

TOKYO >> A meandering storm was headed again toward southwestern Japan on Sunday, prompting fresh warnings about dangerously heavy rainfall after the same area was hit several days ago. Tropical Storm ...

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 ...

We descended into Chibichibi Cave in southern Okinawa with the heavy feeling that this was not a site of distant history, but a warning. The cave is low ...

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 ...