A cold, un-spring-like March day in Tokyo. Fingers numbly flick across a smartphone screen, navigating the way to a tucked-away building in a residential district.
It had been years since I’d made my way back to Higashi Village on Okinawa’s northeastern coast.
Drivers in mainland Japan and Okinawa, did you know that there is a law that regulates when you should honk the horn? If not, join the club.
Japan is a dream destination for travelers, a place where history, landscape, and contemporary life intersect in unexpected ways. Beyond the usual tourist hotspots, every corner of the country reveals something distinctive—from the quiet alleys of traditional machiya towns to the high-tech marvels shaping the future.
Growing up in Okinawa in the 1980s, kendo was not a sport I was familiar with. Despite its status as a traditional martial art and the kendo club at school, I don’t recall it having mainstream sport status.
It was by accident that I went to Ukabijima in Okinawa. On a day in late June, I hit the road and drove down south.
All throughout Okinawa you’ll find remnants of the Battle of Okinawa, a major World War II campaign fought over the course of three months in 1945.
The JBL Pass, not to be confused with the Japan Bus Pass, is a flat-rate bus ticket that allows holders to ride up to three express buses per day for three, five, or seven days.
Though Shuri Castle may top your list among the many attractions to visit in Okinawa, the neighborhood surrounding the iconic castle is home to many other historical sites to check out.
Nestled in the heart of Naha, Okinawa, e-CHARIty is transforming the way visitors experience this beautiful island through eco-friendly e-bike rentals and engaging local guided tours.
On a sunny late-autumn day, I headed to Horohoro no Mori in Yaese Town on Okinawa’s southern coast.
At Mercure Naha Okinawa, they are taking the democratisation of travel to the next level.
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. David Williams, a motor vehicle operator with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, assembles an M2A1 .50 caliber machine gun during a machine gun competition on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, March 26, 2025.
Don’t miss the live entertainment, festival foods and more at the White Beach Festival on April 12 and 13.
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