Japan’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa is home to more than 150 islands and is known for its balmy weather and gorgeous sandy beaches. The subtropical destination has a complex history; it was ...

Horse riding on the beach, Ryukyu martial arts, and lessons on the local sanshin musical instrument are all available, too. Guest accommodation at Hoshinoya Okinawa, Japan. Hoshinoya Okinawa Forty ...

notices me craning my neck as the island’s namesake beach comes into view. “You wanna stop for pictures?” he asks in Japanese. “Is that all right?” I ask him, revealing in my tone that I do.

Okinawa is Japan’s southernmost prefecture and is made up of a chain of over 160 islands located in the East China Sea between Taiwan and Japan’s mainland. Sometimes called the “Hawaii of ...

When Aussies think of traveling to Japan, they might think skiing in winter or seeing the cherry blossoms in spring. But what about the beach in ... a clip of Okinawa Island this week – dubbed ...

With its spectacular scenery, vibrant culture and relaxed atmosphere, Okinawa Island is ... cold winters. The beaches here in Okinawa are some of the most beautiful in Japan, featuring white ...

Not only is most of this island postcard-perfect ... one in four Okinawan civilians perished alongside Japanese soldiers. Bise beach on Okinawa's Motobu peninsula. Picture: Jeremy Drake The ...

A half-hour ferry ride west of Okinawa ... of Japan’s best diving and snorkelling — but it’s worth staying overnight in a local guesthouse. Walk off Zamami Island’s white-sand beaches ...

The Okinawan archipelago is a subtropical paradise best ... Okinawa’s longest river and largest waterfall, respectively. Iriomote, it’s safe to say, is unlike anywhere in Japan. Not surprising, ...