Since Japanese washoku was designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013, the popularity of these dishes is increasing worldwide.

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.

If you are stationed in the Kanto Plain and looking for a day trip to enjoy a Japanese historical site with your family and friends, I strongly recommend Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma Prefecture.

I can’t live without soy sauce. I can’t help but sprinkle it on virtually anything. From sushi, tempura and other Japanese dishes to rib steak, cutlet, pasta and even, salads, soy sauce is a must regardless of what I’m eating.

In the center of Tokyo, Roppongi and neighboring Nishi-Azabu are home to skyscrapers, embassies and many fancy shops, bars and restaurants. In the busy and flashy district, cheap eats are usually hard to find.

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

With a visit to Tokyo’s Akihabara District, I was able to check off an item from my bucket list.

Shoppers and foodies alike can spend countless hours in Tokyo’s hipster hotspot Shimokitazawa.

Zoshigaya District near Ikebukuro is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life without leaving town.

Off the Tokyo Port, Odaiba is an artificial island with many attractions to fill a whole day’s worth of sightseeing.