Japanese troops removed and defused an American shell believed to be from World War II from a construction site in Okinawa’s ...

After the war, Americans occupied and administered Okinawa. In 1972, administration of the island reverted back to Japan, but American military bases remain to this day. They exist not only to ...

Located in Japan's southernmost region, Okinawa consists of about 160 islands ... Popular beach destinations include the American Village area and Churaumi Aquarium, home to whale sharks and diverse ...

Home to World War II sites and a distinct “Blue Zone” culinary culture, Okinawa has long been a secret getaway for locals, and serves as a refreshing alternative to Japan’s more well-trodden ...