Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

A shiny new hotel is a good a reason as any to book a plane ticket. And in 2025, there are many new properties popping up ...

For Okinawa, Kaimana Hila 060W was scheduled to sail on Jan. 29 from Long Beach to Hawaii, carrying two weeks of Naha freight. In Hawaii, the vessel will connect Oakland and Tacoma transshipments ...

U.S. Marines dig in on the beach at Saipan. Defense Dept. photo (Marine Corps.) June 1944. Library of Congress. On June 15, 1944, American forces invaded the island of Saipan, part of the Mariana ...

Ace in a day' is a rare distinction. Among the earliest American pilots to do so, Jim Swett was credited with seven victories ...

Here are the most stunning destinations teeming with marine life that are worth visiting if you love to snorkel - or are looking to give it a try.

Experience the beauty and tradition of Japan's Lantern Festivals with our guide to these breathtaking celebrations of light ...

This Central American gem is abounding in rugged terrain and rainforests. It’s the ultimate postcard destination with ...

Autumn is one of the best times to visit Japan and Korea, known for stunning fall foliage. Kyoto, Nikko, and the Japanese ...

Eleven explosive ordnance disposal divers with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Sub Area Activity Okinawa unit ...

ISHIGAKI, Okinawa Prefecture--When underwater photographer Kazushige Horiguchi dived in waters off Ishigakijima island, he saw that a "miracle" had occurred. Horiguchi has taken pictures of coral ...

battery on the prefecture's main Okinawa island. The Defense Ministry notified Okinawa prefectural authorities Aug. 31 of the plan to install the SSM battery at the Ground Self-Defense Force's ...