As soon as you step onto Taketomi Island, southwest of Okinawa, it’s impossible not to notice that time flows much slower here than anywhere else. Paved roads are few, and so are automobiles and ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). It’s show time. Up heaves the sail, a concertina of heavy canvas pulled taut against the creaking wooden mast. It gulps the breeze that ...

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.

Taketomi Island is home to around 360 residents. Nakagawa is actively collecting and studying the local language. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...

Consumption lounge closure in Vegas: Buzzkill for cannabis tourism, or just a setback?Las Vegas editor Paul Szydelko spoke with Riana Durrett of the Cannabis Policy Institute about the closing of the ...

This autumn and winter, Okinawa will come alive with festivals that showcase the islands’ traditions, community spirit and natural beauty. Highlights include the Guinness World Record-holding Naha ...