Padi's new citizen-science diving programme is turning holidaymakers into ocean researchers as warming seas put reefs, sharks ...

A new holistic wellness tour has launched in Japan’s subtropical and southernmost prefecture, Okinawa, which is widely considered as one of only five Blue Zones in the world where people live ...

A dolphin here remains a rock of inspiration for locals during rough times nearly half a century after being relocated to ...

There are a million ways to enjoy Ishigaki island, one of the many beautiful and interesting islands in Japan’s Ryukyu chain that stretches from Kyushu almost to Taiwan. Unlike most of the 55 islands ...

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 ...

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 ...