For how beautiful a destination the island of Okinawa is, your arrival can be pretty underwhelming. The industrial ports, small-city beaches, and surprising lack of nature don’t quite scream tropical ...

While sandy beaches and crystal blue water may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Japan, we think the tropical shores of Okinawa are some of the best beaches on the planet.

Sign up for the best picks from our travel, fashion and lifestyle writers. Okinawa is Japan’s southernmost prefecture and is made up of a chain of over 160 islands ...

If you’ve ever had the urge to hit up Google with the phrase “Where is Okinawa?,” you’re not alone. Despite being the site of a major World War II battle and an incredibly popular beach resort ...