Any meal in Japan is sure to include some form of chopsticks. Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries.
Kinugawa Onsen is a mineral hot spring destination near Nikko. Here dozens of onsen hotels and ryokan inns nestled along the banks of the scenic Kinguawa River welcome visitors who wish to soak in the therapeutic springs.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) reveals its ambitious plans to revitalize an elevated section of the Tokyo Expressway into a green, pedestrian walkway: the Tokyo Sky Corridor.
Beneath a ceiling of light blue, lies a carpet of green. It rolls like a velvet blanket, lined by dense hedges of maple, zelkova, and cherry.
Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this.
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.
The circus is coming to town! And with it comes a flying trapeze, trainers of wild animals and funny clowns for all children, young and old, to enjoy.
Manga animation featuring robots, also known as “mecha anime,” is an important part of Japanese pop culture. When you visit Odaiba or Yokohama, you will be amazed with majestic Gundam statues.
I can’t live without soy sauce. I can’t help but sprinkle it on virtually anything. From sushi, tempura and other Japanese dishes to rib steak, cutlet, pasta and even, salads, soy sauce is a must regardless of what I’m eating.
Shoppers and foodies alike can spend countless hours in Tokyo’s hipster hotspot Shimokitazawa.