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Travelers come to Okinawa to unplug and refresh, to dip their toes in the sand or their fins in the water. Yet the most memor...

Dan Buettner’s bestseller, “Blue Zones,” which was also adapted into a hit series on Netflix, identifies five regions with a high number of centenarians. One of these zones is Yambaru, in the north of Okinawa Island. A rich cultural and natural heritage remain in this region, holding the secret to the longevity of the communities living there.

Thirty-five years ago German businessman Wolfram Opitz was sent to Tokyo for two months to help train a partner company in Japan. “What an interesting city and country,” he thought to himself. Today, he and his wife Yuka are the proud owners of Okinawa’s only German-style microbrewery at the steps of the island prefecture’s most famous landmark, Shuri Castle.

Enjoy these fireworks festivals held throughout Japan this summer and autumn.

Often referred to as the “Hawaii of Japan,” the archipelago of islands that make up Okinawa offer plenty of options for travelers...

Explore Onna with clear views from above and below the colorful sea.  The Onna Coastline stretches nearly 30-kilomete...

Check out these green season tours and experiences across Japan!

Churamura, an NPO in Okinawa, work to conserve marine life and protect endangered sea turtles in Japan's southernmost prefecture.

Okinawa Whale Watching If you are looking for something to do this winter that doesn’t involve sliding down a mountain, wh...

Adventure couple Ruth Aisling and Bappa Shota explores Japan by van.

Iriomote Island, one of Japan's last untouched wild places, is home to the endangered yamaneko wildcat.

A guide to Iriomote's outdoors, hiking, diving, cultural experiences and accommodation.