The Japanese archipelago of Okinawa has a higher percentage of centenarians than anywhere on Earth. Greg Dickinson visited to discover the secret to long life. It was my turn to go up. Before me was a ...

Anyone looking for tips on how to increase the chances of living to a grand old age should look towards places such as Okinawa in the south of Japan. This is one of the areas in the world where people ...

OGIMI, Japan >> As light as a dragonfly’s wing, a traditional Okinawan textile possesses a unique texture that keeps the wearer cool even in hot and humid climates. Kijoka no bashofu is a traditional ...

OKINAWA – Ten minutes into a conversation with Mr Kansei Arashiro, it becomes clear that purple sweet potato is not solely responsible for the energetic farmer reaching the ripe old age of 86. He ...

The Okinawan diet evolved as a way to stave off illness and increase energy (Picture: Sophie Murray-Morris) The owner and head chef at Emi-no-Mise in Ogimi village in Okinawa, a Japanese island known ...

OGIMI, Okinawa — Okinawa’s traditional rituals have been handed down since the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom (1429-1879), but many customs have recently disappeared or been transformed due to changing ...

Life expectancy in Japan is 84.5 years, second only to Hong Kong's 84.7. Greg Dickinson visits the country’s Okinawa islands, where more people live to 100 than anywhere else on Earth It was my turn ...