If you’ve ever had the urge to hit up Google with the phrase “Where is Okinawa?,” you’re not alone. Despite being the site of a major World War II battle and an incredibly popular beach resort ...

Eat your heart out “Jurassic Park”—Junglia Okinawa, a new theme park opening in northern Okinawa Prefecture on July 25, will feature a Dinosaur Safari experience, stunning nature and a luxurious spa ...

Our Okinawa Travel Guide! This one has been years in the making. And with good reason, Okinawa is a vast, complex place that deserves our longest episode ever. I am delighted to be able to share ...

One of only five Blue Zones in the world, Okinawa has been named by Expedia as one of its Destinations of the Year 2026, ranking second on the list following a remarkable 71% year-on-year increase in ...

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.

This week on Deep Dive we get contributing writer and photographer Lance Henderstein to read us his article on traveling Okinawa during the rainy season. Transcript note: Deep Dive is made to be ...

On a recent trip to Japan, we decided to explore Okinawa, the ‘Hawaii of Japan’: a group of islands popular with domestic tourists, yet very few international visitors. Some of the islands are ...

Don’t expect to find yakitori at a typical Okinawa restaurant. Or sushi. Japan’s southernmost prefecture has its own unique food culture, the result of both its location and complex history. The ...

Okinawa’s local government is stepping up its efforts to promote cycling in the prefecture in 2025, aiming to attract bike enthusiasts from around the world to explore the subtropical islands’ routes ...