Okinawa is unique to Japan’s other 46 prefectures. Its main island lies closer to Taipei than it does to Tokyo; the people there make their soba noodles from wheat (as opposed to buckwheat); and they ...

Blue Zones are regions of the world where people regularly live longer than average. Okinawa, Japan is a Blue Zone and home to the longest-lived women in the world. People form tight-knit friendship ...

Ever wondered what people eat in places where living to 100 isn’t unusual? Around the world, certain communities known as ‘Blue Zones’ enjoy remarkably long, healthy lives. Their secret isn’t ...

When it’s too hot to stand over a scorching barbecue grill in the Okinawa summer heat, Panama Genjin Awase has the remedy. This all-you-can-eat-and-drink restaurant features a wide-ranging menu that ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? In the Okinawa diet, a traditional Japanese way of eating emphasizing ...

Every local on Okinawa has a “go-to” tempura place when a craving for Okinawa-style tempura strikes. Where is my go-to shop? On Ojima island! Ojima is about an hour drive from Camp Foster. It only ...