Kiso Valley in Nagano Prefecture is home to beautiful landscapes made up of majestic Japanese Alps, clean rivers and impressive villages where old traditional buildings, temples and shrines await.
It’s time to book your flights and pack your bags to go on your next adventure! We know you love to travel as much as we do and being stationed in the Pacific provides great access to all the beautiful countries you never imagined you’d get to see.
If you want to check out one of the best examples of Japanese modern art and architecture, head to Akasaka Palace.
I recently had the opportunity to spend a peaceful afternoon traveling into Japan’s Edo and Showa era at an impressive museum in the middle of the beautiful Koganei Park in Tokyo’s suburbs.
Running from its namesake in Shinjuku, all the way into Chiba Prefecture and Motoyawata Station, the Toei Shinjuku Line is the third busiest subway line in Tokyo.
Though I’ve visited Osaka many times, I’d never made time to explore the castle.
When American friends come over to my place and ask for water, I hand them green tea stored in my refrigerator.
In Japan, eels are considered a delicacy, grilled, lathered in a sticky, sweet sauce, laid over rice and enjoyed all year round.
No matter the time of year, you’ll find Japan’s noodle shops stay busy with locals and tourists digging into their bowls.
If cooking isn’t your forte, but a nice meal is something you want to try to master, try pasta pomodoro! With a variety of tomato sauces available in your local commissary or grocery store, this dish is easy to cook and a tough one to mess up.