When traveling in Okinawa, plans often center around enjoying the ocean outdoors, such as visiting beaches or driving along ...

For how beautiful a destination the island of Okinawa is, your arrival can be pretty underwhelming. The industrial ports, small-city beaches, and surprising lack of nature don’t quite scream tropical ...

The October beach, where the morning light shines in at an angle, has a soft blue hue that is different from the white glare ...

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 ...

I arrived in Okinawa knowing only that the island hosts a large United States military base and that tourists flock to its white-sand beaches. A closer look at my map reveals museums, national parks ...