It is now widely known that China has been focusing its attention on Okinawa, generating narratives about the island and its status. Among these narratives are the “Ryukyu Undetermined Status Theory.” ...

Hermit crabs, turtles and other species found only in Okinawa are vanishing from its beaches, as smugglers and souvenir-hunting tourists strip Japan’s southernmost islands of their unique wildlife.

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On Sept. 14, 1975, the sky above Osaka was cloudless. In the city’s Taisho Ward — home to many people from Okinawa Prefecture — the first-ever Eisa dance festival was held by a group of young ...

The lyrics of traditional Okinawan songs were found to record past climate and geological history of the Ryukyu Islands (21st-century Okinawa Prefecture, Japan), according to a new study by a ...

There’s no established ‘secret’ to living past 100, but the people of the Japanese island Okinawa seem to be onto something. Okinawa is recognised as a Blue Zone, which means its people live long and ...

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Robert Alan "Bob" Wall (born August 22, 1939) is an American actor and martial artist. Wall is a former karate champion. He is featured in a number of films, most notably three appearances with ...

Saddle up for a journey through entertainment history with our weekly spotlight from Santa Clarita’s Walk of Western Stars! This week, we honor the legendary Martin Kove. Best known for his iconic ...

Warning: Spoilers for Cobra Kai Season 6: Part 1 follow. The sixth season of Cobra Kai is being released in three chapters, and Netflix has now debuted Part 1, consisting of episodes 1-5. Naturally, ...