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 ...

Located south of Japan, Okinawa is a small island that hides a big secret: longevity. The inhabitants of this archipelago live longer than almost anywhere else in the world, with an impressive number ...

While most have become aware of the blue zones after reading 'Ikigai', some still remain blissfully unaware of a part of the world that many look towards with wondrous eyes. Blue Zones are areas on ...

MUKILTEO — Tall trees. Big houses. Big hamburgers. Those are some of the words used by the 23 students visiting from southern Japan to describe their first impression of America to a class at Kamiak ...

Sandy white beaches. Pristine seas. Heart-shaped rocks jutting out of the water. Known for its picturesque landscapes, Okinawa is not just a favourite destination among travellers, but also the ideal ...

This content was paid for by an advertiser. It was produced by our commercial team and did not involve HuffPost editorial staff. Okinawa Prefecture, which comprises of the main island and over 150 ...

Crystal blue seas, white sand beaches, colourful marine life and the Shuri Castle, home of the King of Ryukyu (a World Heritage Site) is what mainly comprises the Okinawa Prefecture. Okinawa consists ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japan attracts globetrotters from around the world with its rich culture and delicious cuisine. While Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms are often considered the main attractions of ...

“Today was the end of everything Hideki had ever known,” writes Knoxville native Alan Gratz in "Grenade," his new novel for middle schoolers. The year is 1945, and Hideki Kaneshiro is a 14-year-old ...

Itoman, Japan (CNN) — The “bone digger” slides into a thin crevice on a hill in the Okinawan jungle. He’s a slight man, nimbly fitting his frame through the cave entrance, carefully avoiding the sharp ...