Japan Thursday disclosed an evacuation plan for 120,000 residents of islands near Taiwan as it announced an evacuation drill ...

Japan’s Ministry of Defense plans to expand a two-year-old army base on Ishigaki Island, near Taiwan, as part of efforts to ...

This popular tourist destination here on a remote southern island is reeling under a surge ... to declare their own state of emergency. Ishigaki logged a record 25 new COVID-19 cases on May ...

The government unveiled its plan to evacuate tens of thousands of people from remote islands near Taiwan in case China acts ...

North Korea warned Japan against stationing long-range missiles on Kyushu, accusing the country of furthering a “history of ...

Less than 100 miles from Taipei, Japan's westernmost island, Yonaguni, has rapidly militarized amid growing tensions between ...

picturesque island at the extreme southern end of the Japanese island chain. Ishigaki has long drawn tourists with its famous white sand beaches, laid-back vibe and tranquil turquoise seas.

Japanese officials are touting a new Ground Self-Defense Force base on Ishigaki Island as a crucial final component in the country’s line of defense against China. But residents of the island ...

This tiny island on Japan’s western frontier has no chain convenience stores. Nature lovers can dive with hammerhead sharks and watch miniature horses graze ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — China Airlines will launch direct flights between Taiwan and Ishigaki in May, providing a faster link ...

The Japanese government has compiled a plan to evacuate 120,000 people from some Okinawa islands to other parts of ...