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 ...

TORII STATION, Okinawa – U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa personnel observed this year’s Earth Day with a volunteer beach cleanup event Saturday. More than 40 community members, including service members, ...

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