A few members of Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji gathered to give Takanobu Tsuchiya, a firefighter, proper closure to his 39-year career at the installation, December 13, 2024.

Experience the tradition of indigo-dyeing near Lake Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture.

In Japan, winter means that many open-air amusement parks roll out colorful dazzling illumination events sure to keep you entertained and in the holiday spirit.

Oshino Village is home to a set of eight ponds that were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013.

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

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.

Autumn is one of Japan’s most beautiful seasons as the landscapes transform into fiery crimson and orange hues.

Hotou is a hot pot noodle dish unique to Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture dating back to the Heian Period (794-1185).

Step back in time with a leisurely hike.

There are so many beautiful places to visit in Japan, and the Eight Ponds at Oshino Hakkai is one of those.