There are more centenarians—those aged 99 or older—living on Japan's Okinawa islands than anywhere else in the world. Okinawa is one of the most well-known Blue Zones—places with the world's ...

OKINAWA CITY, Okinawa — Ask Chris and Yuko Nesbitt how deeply the coronavirus pandemic has struck Okinawa and they’ll answer with one telling statistic. The couple, who run Help Oki, a food bank and ...

If you’re looking to explore a very different side of Japan, then you really must visit Okinawa. As the country’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa is closer to Taiwan than it is to Japan’s main island ...

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Cpl. Jordan Kuzniak was among those lining for lunch on a recent afternoon at the Chef Shack food truck outside the Foster Community Center. The schedule for two food trucks in ...

Okinawa has one of the world’s highest populations of centenarians per capita Traditional local food is thought to be a contributing factor to longevity Unlike in other parts of Japan, sushi and ...

Dining on Japan’s Okinawa Islands is an adventure at every turn. East meets West to create an eclectic regional cuisine that surprises and excites. Imagine a restaurant serving a fusion of island ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. There is much history and connection between Okinawa and ...