“I love the unlimited data, text and calls when I travel back to the U.S.!” - Stephen Martyak, Hardy Barracks/ Akasaka Press Center/New Sanno

I first visited Japan when I was sixteen years old. A friend from Tokyo had invited me.

Escape the city with a stunning Enoshima day trip.

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.

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.

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.

Throughout the summer, Japan’s night skies light up with the brilliance of “hanabi,” or fireworks.

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.

In Japan, green tea is enjoyed in many forms, whether hot or cold or from loose leaves or tea bags. The art of brewing and serving tea is a delicate tradition that goes back to the 8th century.

This summer, Yamanashi is welcoming the Fumotto Night Market, set to run daily from mid-July until the end of August.