Residents of the Japanese island see U.S. bases as a legacy of war and colonialism, but younger generations also worry about ...

Okunoshima, affectionately known as Rabbit Island, is a captivating little spot in Japan where the charm of wild bunnies far ...

On the northeastern tip of the island of Shikoku is Japan’s tiniest prefecture, Kagawa. It might be small, but only big adventures await travelers. Some of these include spectacular temples and ...

The Cook Islands causes concern in New Zealand as it moves toward a possible collaboration with China on deep-sea mining.

Cook Islands prime minister Mark Brown thinks he’s going to need a bigger boat. And that’s partly true. But what he also ...

[New Paper] Meet Delectopecten thermus, a new species of Glass Scallop from a deep-sea hot vent in Okinawa Trough, Japan! We ...

A Jewish kosher trip to Japan has never been easier with the emergence of kosher-friendly luxury hotels and gourmet kosher dining and options for Shabbat observance.

Japan’s main island blends skiing with cultural immersion ... Where to eat: Izakaya Hie is a popular log cabin restaurant serving traditional small-plate tavern dishes such as fried chicken ...

One of Earth's most biodiverse marine regions is threatened by the expansion of nickel mining projects in Indonesia, according to a new report. Satellite analysis and on-the-ground visits found a ...

During the fourth quarter, the Harbor International Small Cap Fund (Institutional Class, “Fund”) generated a return of -8.24%. Given the strength of the U.S. dollar in the fourth quarter, it is worth ...

Usvatte-aratchi Two thoughtful short essays on schools and education appeared in The Island newspaper on January 20th and 21st. The first was written by Lokubandara Tillakaratne, and the second by ...

The Japanese island of Hashima was closed in ... added to the World Cultural Heritage list. This small hump of land, which once supported Japan’s economic growth, seems to have found a new ...