Japan's Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu ...

A huge underwater structure that looks like a pyramid has been found near Japan, and it’s sparking curiosity and debate ...

Japan's Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu long-furred rat. These animals are hard to observe, but conservationists wish to ...

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts just opened its first resort in Japan—on Okinawa's Miyako Island—and Travel + Leisure was the first in.

Sitting 25 metres below sea level near the Ryukyu Islands, the Yonaguni Monument has baffled scientists and divers since it was first discovered in 1986. This massive stone formation, featuring sharp ...

The Ryukyu Islands (Ryukyus) are around 200 islands located in between Kyushu and Taiwan. On these islands, you can observe a range of plants. In terms of number of plant species per unit of area ...

Here, you'll find six sites called "sanctuaries", where the founding god of the Ryukyu islands is worshipped. The most eye-opening site is a triangular opening formed by two towering rocks.

The Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces will soon be flying some of the most modern early warning radar aircraft. Washington is quiet on the possible visit, and could potentially benefit from the talks.

This edition includes the following songs: a song by a Geisha; a song from the Bon Festival sung by a man from Sado Island off of Niigata; a Dodoitsu sung by Geisha; a comic song accompanied by comic ...

The Amami rabbit is a relict endemic species — it was more widespread but is now confined to a particular region — ...

Japan’s Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu long-furred rat. These animals are hard to observe, but conservationists ...