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 ...

Two years after Okinawa Prefecture was reverted to Japanese control, Tokyo and Washington agreed in 1974 that the Naha military port would be returned to Japan. But one condition of the deal was ...

Over time, the idea blossomed into the izakaya culture that thrives in Japan today. Because of this close connection to alcohol, you need to be at least 20 years old, the legal drinking age in ...

A brand new Japanese Izakaya bar and restaurant by Musashi has now opened on Capel Street, D1, and will offer up a tempting menu of charcoal yakitori, sushi, small bites, donburi (rice bowls), curry ...

In Japan, izakayas are hubs for social dining with affordable menus. They serve comforting dishes—from ramen to yakitori and karage—complemented by sakes, cocktails and beers. “Typically ...

Japanese prosecutors on Okinawa will not pursue charges against a U.S. Marine accused of sexually assaulting and injuring a woman in November, a spokesman said Friday. The Naha Public Prosecutors ...

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

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Okinawa — Teachers from a Defense Department school sampled Okinawa delicacies and explored Japanese teaching methods during a recent visit to a local elementary school. English-speaking ...

Located in the heart of upper Antipolo, ABCT Izakaya & Kaitenzushi brings the authentic charm of an izakaya to the local dining scene. The restaurant evokes the ambiance of Japanese pubs with its ...