Japan is urging Australians to explore the country beyond the typical tourist hotspots as visitor numbers reach record highs.

Teruo Nakamura had been a private in the Imperial Japanese Army. In December 1974, almost 30 years since the Second World War ...

This extends to buying local delicacies, handicrafts, and participating in unique experiences like tea ceremonies or kimono dressings ... the attractions of the Okinawa archipelago, which ...

NAHA, Okinawa — A U.S. airman convicted on Dec. 13 in Japanese court of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl last year on Okinawa has appealed the verdict. Senior Airman Brennon Washington ...

Over 2,500 people staged a rally in the city of Okinawa on Sunday to protest against sexual assaults on local girls and women by U.S. servicemen stationed in Okinawa Prefecture. They adopted a ...

Okinawa on Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan on May 15, 1972, which ended 27 years of U.S. rule after one of the bloodiest battles of World War II was fought on the southern ...

NAHA, Okinawa — Dave Roberts, the son of a U.S. Marine father and Japanese mother, was recognized at his birthplace Thursday for his part in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series victory.

Okinawan purple sweet potatoes are taking the culinary world by storm with their stunning color and deliciously sweet flavor. Hailing from Japan, these vibrant spuds are more than just a pretty ...

Attending a baseball game (or sumo match, boxing, etc.) in Japan is also a great way to blend in with the locals. The ...

The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki, meaning “to wear”, and mono, meaning “thing”.