With the introduction of the solar calendar in modern Japan, Lunar New Year celebrations have lost its place as a major event ...

Many on Okinawa had hoped that the island's return to Japan would improve the economy ... a new runway at Henoko Bay off Okinawa’s eastern coast. Opponents have cited environmental destruction ...

The USS Enterprise (CV-6), an aircraft carrier, was the most decorated American naval vessel to fight in World War II and ...

The continent’s big hitters are popular for good reason, but veer off the beaten track for some lesser-visited sunny islands ...

As the world continues to embrace post-pandemic travel, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of exploration, adventure, and ...

Breeding season has arrived for humpback whales, which means it is also time for them to migrate off the coast of Amami ...

This creates a maritime security opening for adversaries to exploit. Maritime security extends far beyond the continental ...

During the Bilateral Aircraft Mishap Functional Training Exercise, U.S. Navy sailors and Japanese emergency responders ...

Researchers found high concentrations of toxic “forever chemicals” in seawater offshore Okinawa in 2023, suggesting this ...

A new holistic wellness tour has launched in Japan’s subtropical and southernmost prefecture, Okinawa, which is widely ...

This is the only day care center on Tonaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, but since its establishment in 2019, it has remained closed without a single child setting foot inside. Meanwhile ...