Nanjo, Okinawa Pref. – The city of Nanjo in Okinawa Prefecture decided on Tuesday to submit an application for special zone status to produce awamori, a type of shōchū liquor. The city plans to send ...

CAMPO GRANDE, Brazil--It all started in 1965, when a couple from Okinawa Prefecture decided to offer this Brazilian city a specialty dish from their homeland. The Okinawan “soba” noodle is now so ...

Travelers to Japan are looking beyond the usual hotspots like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, thus Okinawa is emerging as an option for visitors who enjoy a tropical climate and “Blue Zone” culinary culture.

Physical remains of centuries of invasion and conflict are everywhere You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Reviews and recommendations are ...

When it’s too hot to stand over a scorching barbecue grill in the Okinawa summer heat, Panama Genjin Awase has the remedy. This all-you-can-eat-and-drink restaurant features a wide-ranging menu that ...

Authorities reviewed the effects of cooperative measures over the past year to stem criminal behavior by U.S. service members.