An estimated 240,000 people were killed or went missing in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Eighty years later, the ...

In Japan's southwestern prefecture of Okinawa, American troops landed on its main island on April 1, 1945 toward the end of ...

My American family moved from the US to Okinawa and have now lived in Japan for years. Driving, shopping, and parenting here ...

This underrated Japanese island is a paradise for outdoor lovers with its stunning tropical landscapes, unique wildlife, and ...

Harumi Miyagi’s mother was a village employee on the small island of Zamami in Okinawa Prefecture who provided food and ...

An updated plan recently released by the Japanese government details how and where it will move 120,000 people from the ...

Japan's government has compiled a plan to evacuate people from remote islands in the southwestern prefecture of Okinawa in ...

An Okinawa Prefecture island where mass suicides took place during World War II held a memorial ceremony on March 26, the ...

Takamatsu Gushiken leaves a cave after a session of searching for the remains of those who died during the Battle of Okinawa ...

Located south of Japan, Okinawa is a small island that hides a big secret: longevity. The inhabitants of this archipelago live longer than almost anywhere else in the world, with an impressive ...

The Battle of Okinawa lasted from April 1 to June 22, 1945. Two-time Purple Heart recipient LaSota returned to the island for ...

The weapons, upgraded versions of the GSDF (Ground Self Defense Force – Japan’s army) Type 12 land-to-ship guided missiles, ...