Okinawa is Japan’s sole subtropical region, attracting visitors seeking white sand beaches and swaying palms. Of the 160 or ...

Tucked away in southern Japan lies Miyako Island, a serene tropical haven that remains somewhat hidden from the mainstream tourist radar. Its allure lies in miles of pristine white-sand beaches, ...

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts just opened its first resort in Japan—on Okinawa's Miyako Island—and Travel + Leisure was the first in. After a decade of repeat visits to Japan, I‘ve never lost the sense of ...

The Ryukyu Islands are divided into three major island groups: Okinawa Islands, the Miyako Islands, and the Yaeyama Islands. Photograph by Ippei Naoi, Getty Images As the legend goes, Japan’s Ryukyu ...

The birthplace of karate also holds a deeply rooted connection to spirituality and nature. Here’s how to plan a visit to this stunning island archipelago. The Ryukyu Islands are divided into three ...