A cold, un-spring-like March day in Tokyo. Fingers numbly flick across a smartphone screen, navigating the way to a tucked-away building in a residential district.
Saint Maur’s annual International Food Fair is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of culture, collaboration and community spirit.
Nikko is a place where history, nature, and culture blend seamlessly, making it one of Japan’s most popular getaway destinations. Famous for its UNESCO-listed shrines and temples, breathtaking mountains, and serene lakes, Nikko offers visitors a unique blend of traditional beauty and outdoor adventure.
The JBL Pass, not to be confused with the Japan Bus Pass, is a flat-rate bus ticket that allows holders to ride up to three express buses per day for three, five, or seven days.
The Yayoi Festival is a historic celebration in Nikko, Tochigi, with a tradition spanning 1200 years. Taking place at Nikko Futarasan Shrine, the festival marks the arrival of spring with a grand procession of 11 “Hana-Yatai” floats, beautifully decorated with artificial Yashio Azalea flowers.
If you live in Japan and want to experience Seoul without taking a trip to South Korea, visit Shin-Okubo in Tokyo.
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At the northern end of Honshu, Cape Oma in the Shimokita Peninsula is known as a fishing port that offers one of the nation’s tastiest bluefin tunas.
Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this. Seriously! So, please put down your iPad, iPhone or other digital device for the next couple of minutes. You’ll survive, and I promise no one will take them.
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.
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