Whale watching in Okinawa

Whale watching in Okinawa

Humpback breeding season has arrived. Here's how to catch the big black beauties in action in Japan
Bloodless bullfighting in Okinawa

Bloodless bullfighting in Okinawa

Mention 'bullfight' and most Westerners visualize a matador taunting a bull with a cape and sword.
Cute, cool and dangerous: Okinawa's diverse wildlife

Cute, cool and dangerous: Okinawa's diverse wildlife

From gentle dugong to fiery vipers, island life is something to see ... but not toy with
Last chance to be first to enjoy Japan’s 2013 cherry blossom season

Last chance to be first to enjoy Japan’s 2013 cherry blossom season

In Okinawa, the pink beauties are now in full bloom. Here’s where to see them before they’re gone
Churaumi Aquarium: Okinawa's riveting sea show

Churaumi Aquarium: Okinawa's riveting sea show

The aquarium's massive tank is one of the few places in the world you can see a whale shark without getting into the water
Deep south: Living the slow life in Okinawa

Deep south: Living the slow life in Okinawa

Laying low in Japan’s tropical getaway is easier than ever, with a new airport coming soon

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