Travel

What once required a two-hour boat ride from Okinawa’s Katsuren Peninsula, a visit to “Ichihanari,” or the “farthest island,” now takes less than 30 minutes on the Kaichu Doro Causeway.

Each December, Christmas is celebrated by people in countries all over the world, and Japan is no exception!

It’s time to put on a superhero costume, meet your favorite characters and show off how big a game wizard you are.

Past Henza Island, the road will lead you to Miyagi Island, formerly known as Takahanari Jima, or “a high and distant island” in Okinawan dialect.

As runners set to compete in the annual Naha Marathon, motorists can expect traffic restrictions and detours in the southern portions of Okinawa on Dec. 3.

After the hustle and bustle of visiting Vietnam’s Capital, Hanoi, it was refreshing to be welcomed aboard our relaxing 2-day cruise through Ha Long Bay.