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Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2019

The holidays are behind us and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!
For the past 18 years, our annual Best of the Pacific magazine has been the authority on the best places YOU need to go in the Pacific. How do we know? Because you told us so!
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Japan's manga cafes more than just comic books

You have probably at least heard of Japan’s ubiquitous Internet or manga (comic book) cafés. They are everywhere and hard to miss. But there are also some out there that have been supersized – and they are well worth checking out.
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Listen to the music! Great concerts set for Japan!

Editor's note: There are lots of great concerts coming up in the next several months. So get off the couch and check one out. (This was updated Feb. 16)
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All aboard! Take a trip through time at Saitama's Railway Museum

Considered a sanctuary for rail-fans of all ages, The Railway Museum, or Tetsudo Hakubutsukan, attracts more than 1 million visitors a year.
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A military spouse's tips on making most of your tour in Japan

If I had to sum up our tour in Japan with three words, it would be: enjoyable, productive, enlightening.
And unfortunately, it has gone too quickly.
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Let's Explore a Zen state of mind in Japan

My mother used to go to a Zen temple for meditation when I was a kid, and I had no idea what she was doing. In fact, watching her sit in the same position for a long time with her eyes half closed in meditation kind of scared me.
Photos by Nano Betts
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Perfect Weekend in Kanazawa

A brisk shinkansen ride from Tokyo through the bamboo-covered hills and rice paddies will bring you to Kanazawa, a charming coastal town often compared to Kyoto and referred to as the hidden pearl of the Japan Sea.
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Get off base and enjoy these events in Japan!

There's a lot of stuff happening off base, so read below and then head off for some fun! (This was updated Feb. 14)
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Singapore’s historic Kampong Glam ignites with passion

The historical precinct of Kampong Glam will soon be pulsating with an exciting series of fun and entertaining activities for both tourists and local residents from 5 October 2018 to 17 March 2019.
 
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Speakin' Japanese: Sumida River Stroll

Around the Sumida River is a treasure trove of exotic Japanese cultural traditions. After visiting the popular Senso-ji temple, you can drop by a couple of museums to see Ukiyo-e and Japanese calligraphies. Don’t forget to take a photo of yourself on one of the river’s bridges with a Tokyo Skytree backdrop.
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Tokyo’s best spots for plum blossom viewing

“Let the east wind blow and send your fragrance,
Oh, plum blossoms,
Do not forget the spring,
Even though your master is gone.”
– Lord Sugawara no Michizane
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Century-old battleship in Yokosuka offers rare peek into history

A long-time symbol of the city of Yokosuka, Memorial Ship Mikasa is not only an attraction for naval history enthusiasts, it’s a rare opportunity for anyone to get a personal glimpse of one of the world’s most notable memorial ships and the history that surrounds it.
The coastal area of Shinagawa as seen from the Tokyo monorail. Photos by Takahiro Takiguchi
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Shinagawa: An old – and new – gate town of Tokyo

With attractions that include a horse track, shrine, aquarium and waterfront brewery, Shinagawa makes for a great one-day trip for anyone looking to get off base and explore part of Japan.
Photos courtesy of Guam Visitors Bureau
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#instaGuam: Exchanging snow for sand - fun on a budget

While many might think that traveling to paradise is a costly affair, living out your tropical dream doesn’t require you to completely empty out your pockets. There are countless activities on Guam that are free or cost-efficient. Here are just a few!
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My travel essentials for a long-haul flight

As an expat living overseas, I have done my fair share of long-haul flights and after years of trial and error, I developed a pretty neat list of travel essentials that help me prepare for, as well as comfortably last through the multi-hour flights (especially the red-eye!).
Sefa Utaki is the Okinawan way of acknowledging the "ultimate ancestor"
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The sacred shrine of Sefa Utaki on Okinawa

Sefa Utaki is the Okinawan way of acknowledging the “ultimate ancestor”, the creator of the Ryukyu Islands. It is a place of respect, reflection and thanksgiving, much like the shrines in other parts of the world where we pay respect for those who have gone before us.