MIYAKO, Japan (Reuters) - Miyako in northeastern Japan was for decades a small coastal city, famed for the salmon that splashed upriver in the autumn and the succulent oysters gathered just offshore.

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, ...

A compilation beginning with Yonaha Maehama Beach, known as the whitest sandy beach in all of the orient, then to the famous natural arch of renowned Sunayama (Sand Hill) Beach, as well as the shallow ...

Located in the south-west of Japan, the island of Miyako is a real jewel of nature. It offers heavenly beaches and a tropical atmosphere worthy of the finest seaside destinations. Explore it as soon ...

Miyako Islands are home to various native species of snake and lizards. How these species came to call these islands home has long puzzled scientists. A group of researchers have compiled the latest ...