The Ryukyu Islands are divided into three major island groups: Okinawa Islands, the Miyako Islands, and the Yaeyama Islands. Photograph by Ippei Naoi, Getty Images As the legend goes, Japan’s Ryukyu ...

At the southwestern edge of Japan, host of the 2025 World Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo) from 13 April to 13 October, lies a string of beautiful subtropical islands. "Okinawa" is a collective term for ...

The birthplace of karate also holds a deeply rooted connection to spirituality and nature. Here’s how to plan a visit to this stunning island archipelago. The Ryukyu Islands are divided into three ...