The sweet summer months are upon us. It’s time to make a splash in the ocean, curl up our toes in the sand, and prepare for that perfect tan.

In August of 2025, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University celebrates 10 years of providing industry-relevant aviation, aerospace, engineering, and STEM education to U.S. military members, their families, and eligible civilians in the Pacific Command.

Uncover authentic Japan with exciting, unique activities in English and other languages. At the 550 year old Kakurinbo shukubo (Buddhist temple lodge), on Mt. Minobu (near Mt. Fuji), you will be greeted by friendly priests and multilingual working holiday visa holders.

As the temperatures start to cool, you may want to explore and experience the pleasant autumn season.

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.

Earlier this year, I traveled to the city of Atami, located in the eastern corner of the Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Atami translates to “hot ocean” and is known for its famous hot springs.

Auto aficionados are in for a treat this summer as FuelFest Japan returns to Fuji Speedway in August, coinciding with the Mountain Day national holiday.

Every year, 8.6 million Japanese climb the more than 15,000 mountains and 200 volcanos, which share about 70 percent of the Japanese archipelago.

Hamamatsu City in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture is home to tasty unagi eel, gyoza and oden in rich black broth.

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.