Living as Amerasian (Pt. 2): Okinawan-born woman who concealed origins realizes 'treasures'

A 76-year-old woman born to an Okinawan mother and a U.S. serviceman who had been concealing her own origins for many years ...
The Japan Times

Abuse of 'zombie cigarettes' among Okinawa youths raises alarm

Last fall, a woman in her 20s was rushed to the hospital after inhaling what's known as "laughing gas vape" in a shopping ...
Taipei Times

Japan to upgrade Okinawa defense

Japan is planning to upgrade the 15th Brigade in Okinawa Prefecture into a division and consolidate special operations units into a new brigade in response to rising security threats from China, the ...

Living as Amerasian (Pt. 1): Facing prejudice, Okinawa-born woman wanted to erase past

Having faced prejudice, a 76-year-old woman born to an Okinawan mother and a U.S. serviceman who left Japan before she was ...

How MMA pioneer Liz Carmouche, who once fought Ronda Rousey in UFC, found an escape in Tennessee

Liz Carmouche is a recently crowned PFL champion and fought Ronda Rousey in the UFC's first ever women's fight. Now, she calls Nashville home.

Okinawa Diet is The Best Way to Lower Risk of Chronic Diseases, Say Experts; Foods to Include

Health experts highlight the Okinawa diet, inspired by the eating habits of Japan’s Okinawa islanders, as one of the best ...