Yokohama is a scenic port city in Japan packed with impressive tourist attractions, including Yamashita Park, Redbrick Warehouse, Landmark Tower and Minatomirai District, and is within an hour drive from Yokosuka Naval Base, Camp Zama and Hardy Barracks.
Streets lined with traditional clay-walled warehouses, a three-tiered bell tower, a majestic castle and numerous Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples make Kawagoe a highlight of eastern Japan.
There’s no denying that Tokyo’s food scene has a variety of options for even the pickiest of diners.
Japan’s rest areas are more than just gas stations and bathrooms. Many offer an extensive assortment of local foods, souvenirs and more.
Tateishi is a 40-foot-tall rock with beautiful pine trees off Akiya Beach in Miura Peninsula near Yokosuka Naval Base.
At the foot of Mt. Fuji, Fujinomiya City in Shizuoka Prefecture offers an impressive view of vast bright green tea fields spreading against the backdrop of the majestic mountain.
Beer lovers can rejoice as Ebina Booze Fest returns to Kanagawa for another lively weekend in early June.
Tea is an important part of daily life in Japan and an indispensable part of washoku Japanese cuisine.
Revel in the quaint and quiet streets of Ofuna Town, a 45-minute drive away from Camp Zama and NAF Atsugi, for a laid-back day of exploring.
Sushi is one of the most popular washoku dishes in Japan. No matter where you go in the country, you’ll have plenty of options of fresh sushi and sashimi spots to choose from.