An abundance of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and incredible natural scenery means that tourists are spoilt for choice in Okinawa. A range of complimentary tours are available for delegates who want to ...

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 once ...

The dugong, an endangered marine animal species designated as a natural monument by the government of Japan, almost certainly inhabit broad areas of the Ryukyu Island chain in Okinawa Prefecture, ...

Before it was annexed by Japan, Okinawa and its surrounding islands were part of the independent Ryukyu Kingdom. Situated midway between Japan and China and specializing in maritime trade, the Kingdom ...

A boat moors at Wuxianbi fishing port in Meihua, a town in Changle district of Fuzhou, Fujian province. HU MEIDONG/CHINA DAILY For Japanese historian Kenichi Uezato, the coastal town of Meihua in ...