Treated as “gods” for sacrificing their lives to protect their country and their families, kamikaze pilots have inspired ...

On April 6, 1945, the massive Japanese battleship Yamato departed Yamaguchi Prefecture on a one-way mission to Okinawa. The ...

Okinawa prefecture and two towns adjacent to Kadena Air Base have made formal protests to U.S. and Japanese authorities after ...

Okinawa, with the rich culture that has continued since the Ryukyu Kingdom, offers the pleasure of tasting dishes and drinks ...

Join me on a 3-day journey exploring the stunning beauty of Miyakojima (Miyako Island) in Okinawa! From the crystal-clear waters of Shigira Beach to the vibrant marine life at Imugya Marine Garden, ...

A Japanese firm has created an interactive website where families of U.S. troops killed during the Battle of Okinawa can see their loved ones’ names on the island’s Cornerstone of Peace memorial.

In the 80 years since Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's surrender, bringing World War II to an end, Tatsukuma Ueno and his ...

FUJIAN PROVINCE – The Chinese government issued an order to prohibit fishers from operating in “sensitive” sea areas just prior to Saturday’s expiration of a fishing ban in the areas around the ...

Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture continues to shine as a must-visit destination that combines culture, outdoor adventure and culinary experiences.