It’s a bright afternoon in Okinawa, and Athens E. Pellegrino, the CEO and founder of Military Family Life Publishing LLC, greets me with a warm smile.
We asked our staff to weigh in on their tattoos and the meaning behind their masterpieces.
Drivers in mainland Japan and Okinawa, did you know that there is a law that regulates when you should honk the horn? If not, join the club.
In February 2018, we almost lost my father. He had colon cancer and he was having some complications.
The rhythmic hum of sublimation machines fills the air in a cozy workspace nestled in Okinawa, Japan. Jessica Lewis, owner of Craft Junkie, greets me with a warm smile and an infectious enthusiasm that speaks to her love for crafting.
A new year is upon us, and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!
The tradition of tattooing and body marking goes back in history to at least 4000 BC, as seen on ancient mummies. The connection between tattoos and warriors, or those defending their home, may be just as old.
It wasn’t until I graduated tech school that I got my first tattoo and now, 12 years later, I have covered most of my left thigh.
The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts were both founded in the early 20th century with the aim of providing youth opportunities for outdoor activities, learning leadership skills, and contributing to the community.
Do you love sushi? Or Valentine’s Day? How about Sushi Valentines?! We are currently living in the land of sushi and Japan goes crazy for Valentine’s Day.
U.S. Air Force Airmen and community members participate in Martin Luther King Jr.-themed trivia during the MLK Day celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2025.
Hiroshi Nishimura is a tattoo artist based out of Kobe, Japan, who also travels overseas to share his craft with others. Nishimura, who says he joined the profession because he thought being a tattoo artist would be “cool,” shared his thoughts on the tattoo culture in Japan.
My favorite tattoo is hands-down my left sleeve. It’s comprised of the four animals for the four cardinal directions from Korea’s version of yin and yang.
No matter the economic factors at play in the new year, the Camp Zama Exchange provides exceptional value to the military community.
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