We’ve finally headed into rainy season, aka “tsuyu” in Japanese, where not only is it raining a lot, but the heat and humidity might also be making you sweat buckets.

Our community products at Stars and Stripes are geared toward one very important thing: giving you the tools to make the most of your time while stationed in the Pacific.

A pop culture icon on the slopes of Mount Yatsugatake.

Escape the city with open-air hot tubs, a fire pit, and a private theater just 90 minutes from Shinjuku.

Kamakura, located along Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a beloved city renowned for its cultural heritage and beachside attractions, making it a popular summer destination.

Selected as one of Japan’s most majestic castles, Odawarajo is a great day trip destination from bases in the Kanto Plain. From Camp Zama or NAF Atsugi, it is only a 40-minute drive away.

Step back in time with a leisurely hike.

Tea is an important part of daily life in Japan and an indispensable part of washoku Japanese cuisine.

From Western tradition to local production.

Boasting the greatest height of domestic single peak mountains in the country, Mount Fuji is loved as a sightseeing attraction representative of Japan throughout the world.