There are many good reasons to guzzle down a Japanese hotpot. One being: it’s delicious. However, fatigue from having kayaked in 32C temperatures through mangrove forests is rarely one of them. That’s ...

There are many good reasons to guzzle down a Japanese hotpot. One being: it’s delicious. However, fatigue from having kayaked in 32C temperatures through mangrove forests is rarely one of them. Writer ...

Far from the neon lights of Tokyo, temples and shrines of Kyoto and the Osaka street food scene is Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost — and westernmost — prefecture. Here, expect a slower pace, where the ...

Forget crowded cities and instead escape to Okinawa, a subtropical paradise in the East China Sea that’s the country’s own version of Hawaii. Escape to Okinawa, a subtropical paradise in the East ...

Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, blends turquoise waters, rich culture, and a slower pace of life. Known as the ...

The lush birthplace of karate is one of the world’s Blue Zones, where life expectancy is the longest, and several peaceful hotels beckon with hot springs, cultural heritage and sublime local cuisine.

Travelers to Japan are looking beyond the usual hotspots like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, thus Okinawa is emerging as an option for visitors who enjoy a tropical climate and “Blue Zone” culinary culture.

There are many good reasons to guzzle down a Japanese hotpot. First of all: it’s delicious. But fatigue from having kayaked in 32C temperatures through mangrove forests is rarely one of them. My plane ...