In Japan’s Okinawa, You’ll Find Few American Tourists—but Plenty of Americana

A fascinating blend of cultural and historical influences, the Japanese archipelago feels a world apart from Tokyo, Kyoto and ...
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Cultural Corner Japan’s Blue Zone

There are only a few places in the world known as Blue Zones rare regions where people live significantly longer and healthier lives. These zones include Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, ...
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This Island Chain Is Known as the 'Caribbean of Asia'—With Coral Reefs, Crystal-clear Water, and Year-round Sunshine

Okinawa’s turquoise waters, coral reefs, and tropical climate make it one of Japan’s most breathtaking escapes.
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Okinawa – Japan’s Hidden Tropical Gem

Our Okinawa Travel Guide! This one has been years in the making. And with good reason, Okinawa is a vast, complex place that deserves our longest episode ever. I am delighted to be able to share ...
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Japan’s Okinawa secret of life longevity is charming Kerala firms, clinical trials on

Elangovan added that many Japanese companies have already shown interest in collaborating with Kerala-based firms to ...
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American troops join locals, tourists for Okinawa’s centuries-old tug-of-war festival

Hundreds of thousands of people, including U.S. service members, watched and took part in Naha’s annual Tug-of-War festival ...
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Okinawa Marks 30th Year since Major Rally against U.S. Military

On Sept. 4, 1995, three U.S. Marines abducted and sexually assaulted an elementary school girl in the northern part of ...
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Shelter-in-place lifted at Kadena after ordnance discovery near historic building

Some people living at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa sheltered in place for about an hour after unexploded ordnance was ...