The prefecture of Okinawa is famous for its golden beaches, clear blue water, and healthy coral reefs. Divers, snorkelers, and sunbathers from throughout Japan flock to these islands at every possible occasion to enjoy the subtropical climate and relaxed, island-life atmosphere.

The latest OIST column in the Asahi Shimbun GLOBE+ is out now! OIST Media Relations Section Manager, Tomomi Okubo, spoke to Síle Nic Chormaic, OIST professor,  about her initiative to receive students from Ukraine. The article is in Japanese, but the English translation can be read below.

The latest OIST column in the Asahi Shimbun GLOBE+ is out now! OIST Media Relations Section Manager, Tomomi Okubo, spoke to Ayumi Nagai, OIST staff,  about her volunteer work "Sunflowers for Peace". The article is in Japanese, but the English translation can be read below.

The latest OIST column in the Asahi Shimbun GLOBE+ is out now! OIST science writer, Lucy Dickie, spoke to Professor Emile Touber and Professor Satoshi Mitarai about their work tracking the pumice around Okinawa.