People in Okinawa are feeling the loss after watching one of their most iconic buildings engulfed in flames. As investigators narrow in on the cause of last week's fire at Shuri Castle ...

Okinawa, known for the rich beauty of its diverse islands, offers visitors a tropical climate, broad beaches and coral reefs.

with stunning attractions like the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, the historic Shurijo Castle, and scenic spots like Cape Manzamo. Discover the island’s unique blend of tropical landscapes ...

Okinawa prefectural police and Naha’s fire department were unable to definitively determine the cause of the fire in their investigation, which wrapped up in March. The castle had a collection ...

NAHA--Okinawa Prefecture will preserve the remains of the Imperial Japanese Army headquarters that served as a command post beneath Shuri-jo Castle here during the 1945 Battle of Okinawa.

Flames swept through Japan's Shuri Castle early Thursday morning, engulfing a World Heritage site that was one of Okinawa Prefecture's most popular attractions. The Naha city fire department says ...

On a hilltop just a little further along the coast are the ruins of Nakijin Castle. In the 14th Century, Okinawa was divided into three principalities, and Nakijin Castle was the fortress of the ...