These modern stories have vague origins and are often told as truth, since they cannot be confirmed or disproved, heightening their believability and horror.
Much like Halloween in October in the West, mid-summer is a season to intersect with the dead in Japan, as deceased ancestors are believed to visit and spend few days with us during traditional Obon period (August 13-15).
Military shoppers at Yokota can get more value for their buck with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s exclusive brands. Authorized shoppers can look for Exchange brands to save on clothing.
U.S. Army Garrison Japan, with cooperation from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 4th Engineer Group, recently hosted the 61st annual Bon Odori Festival at Camp Zama—the first one to be held on the installation since 2019.
Each year, the Ernie Pyle Legacy Foundation celebrates National Ernie Pyle Day on August 3, Ernie’s birthday to honor his outstanding achievements and expertise in journalism.
peaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, center, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, second from center right, stand with service members during her visit to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2022.
Hardy Barracks is a recreational lodging facility located at the Akasaka Press Center, a small, historical U.S. Army installation located in the heart of Tokyo.
The Department of the Air Force launched the Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program at seven installations on Aug. 1 to evaluate the effectiveness of a new, more holistic approach for responding and assisting survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, stalking, and cyber harassment.
Shoutout to the Team Misawa members who spent their Saturday morning to ensure that Miss Veedol Beach in Misawa City remains clean, safe and beautiful this summer!
