NAHA–Things are looking up for Okinawa's economy thanks to surging tourism as the prefecture marks its 53rd anniversary of its return to Japan on May 15, after 27 years of post-war rule by the United ...

Okinawa's Naha serves as port for international cruise ships like Spectrum Of The Seas. — Photos: FLOREY D. MIKIL/The Star Okinawa Prefecture’s Naha and Ishigaki are among the top ports of call in ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japan attracts globetrotters from around the world with its rich culture and delicious cuisine. While Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms are often considered the main attractions of ...

A new destination park with a jungle theme is planned for northern Okinawa, not far from two Marine Corps bases and the area where U.S. Marines train for jungle warfare. Junglia, where the attractions ...

Okinawa, the paradise of eternal summer. It is one of Japan's leading resort areas, with many sightseeing attractions such as world heritage sites related to the Ryukyu Kingdom and spectacular natural ...

With its spectacular beaches and tropical townscapes, Okinawa is one of the most popular resort areas in Japan which attracts many visitors from all over the world, during all seasons, and rich in ...

Forget crowded cities and instead escape to Okinawa, a subtropical paradise in the East China Sea that’s the country’s own version of Hawaii. Escape to Okinawa, a subtropical paradise in the East ...

One of only five Blue Zones in the world, Okinawa has been named by Expedia as one of its Destinations of the Year 2026, ranking second on the list following a remarkable 71% year-on-year increase in ...

A local shopkeeper on the Japanese island of Okinawa laments the loss of customers as the region is on high alert ahead of Super Typhoon 'Bavi.' Bavi is expected to pound Japan's southwestern islands, ...