Okinawa is unique to Japan’s other 46 prefectures. Its main island lies closer to Taipei than it does to Tokyo; the people there make their soba noodles from wheat (as opposed to buckwheat); and they ...

Award-winning food journalist La Carmina on her favorite Okinawan cuisine, from Ryukyu court cooking to shikuwasa citrus.

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 ...

Blue Zones are regions of the world where people regularly live longer than average. Okinawa, Japan is a Blue Zone and home to the longest-lived women in the world. People form tight-knit friendship ...

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.

Hara Hachi Bu is a centuries-old Japanese eating habit linked to longevity, weight control and better health. Here’s how it works and why it matters.

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Mediterranean, Nordic and Okinawan diets prioritise whole foods like fruit, vegetables, grains and healthy ...

Every local on Okinawa has a “go-to” tempura place when a craving for Okinawa-style tempura strikes. Where is my go-to shop? On Ojima island! Ojima is about an hour drive from Camp Foster. It only ...