JAPAN

Travel

Ollie on over to new skate park near Misawa AB

Now you too can train like an Olympic skateboarder at a new skate park that just opened near Misawa Air Base.

Travel

VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Quick trip to wonderful Inuyama City

Situated at the center of Honshu and a 5-hour drive from Kanto Plain, Inuyama City is a small, but fascinating castle town in Aichi Prefecture.

Travel

Because Tokyo is too crowded: 15 cherry blossom spots in Tohoku, northern Japan

These gorgeous cherry blossom spots in Tohoku are a symbol of spring that has been loved by the Japanese for a very long time. Tohoku sakura are some of the most spectacular in the country.

Travel

VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Travel around world at Nikko’s Tobu World Square

Feel like a giant at the Tobu World Square attraction inside Kinugawa Onsen in Nikko City.


Latest Stories

Photo Of Congratulate your 2024 graduate in Stripes Grad Tab

Education

Congratulate your 2024 graduate in Stripes Grad Tab

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

Photo Of Your vote counts!: Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2024

Food & Drink

Your vote counts!: Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2024

It's a new year, and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!


Videos


More Stories from Japan

Photo Of Taste of Japan: Okinawan, mainland traditional sweets real treat

Food & Drink

Taste of Japan: Okinawan, mainland traditional sweets real treat

If you have sampled the traditional sweets of Japan, you might have been surprised how different the tastes – and ingredients that include sweet potatoes, sweet beans and rice - are from Western sweets.

Photo Of Japan Kitchen: Simple recipe for making tempura at home

Food & Drink

Japan Kitchen: Simple recipe for making tempura at home

Various specially formulated tempura powders are available at any supermarket or grocery shop. You can cook tempura using any of your favorite ingredients.

Photo Of Miyazaki agriculture leader, beautiful vacation spot in Japan

Travel

Miyazaki agriculture leader, beautiful vacation spot in Japan

Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture, on the westernmost main island of Kyushu, is a scenic marvel and home to beautiful beaches and mountains worthy of the myths and legends it inspires.

Photo Of VIDEO: High-end ‘ginbura’ window-shopping in Tokyo’s Ginza District

Travel

VIDEO: High-end ‘ginbura’ window-shopping in Tokyo’s Ginza District

In Tokyo, Ginza District is one of the centers for luxury shopping, fine dining and entertainment. This fashion and high-end shopping district draws crowds looking to catch a glimpse of some fancy items or enjoy a pricey meal.

Photo Of Natto Beans: All about Japan’s weird fermented soy superfood

Food & Drink

Natto Beans: All about Japan’s weird fermented soy superfood

Japanese natto beans have garnered a bit more of the spotlight in recent years for their superfood and probiotic appeal.

Photo Of Shin-Okubo, Tokyo: Escape to Seoul without leaving Japan

Travel

Shin-Okubo, Tokyo: Escape to Seoul without leaving Japan

South Korea and all things Korean have been having their moment for quite a while.

Photo Of Exploring Japan: Matsumoto mixture of old and new

Travel

Exploring Japan: Matsumoto mixture of old and new

After visiting the Japanese snow monkeys, my friend and I had some time to explore Matsumoto City, the second largest city in Nagano prefecture. While I visited it before, I only got to see the famous castle which draws most of the tourism to the city.

Photo Of When and where to see cherry blossoms in Japan this spring

Travel

When and where to see cherry blossoms in Japan this spring

Planning your dream trip to Japan in spring for cherry blossom season? Here is where and when is the best time to see the cherry blossoms in Japan in 2024!

The best stories from the Pacific, in your inbox

Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan, Korea, Guam, and Okinawa with travel tips, restaurant reviews, recipes, community and event news, and more.

Sign Up Now