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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, left, oncoming commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, takes the station colors from Col. Richard Rusnok, right, outgoing commanding officer, MCAS Iwakuni, during a change of command ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.

Space Available travel offers a way for Armed Services personnel, their dependents, retirees and others who support the mission to see the world on a budget… if the timing is right. Below is what you need to know about this great privilege.

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

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Pennsylvania native, celebrates his final flight with his family at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 24, 2025

One of the most unique aspects of Japanese baseball is how fans watch the game. While there are many families at stadiums, a ballgame is also a great social gathering place for businessmen.

Ask your friends what the national sport of Japan is, and although many of them will give you the right answer (sumo, of course), some might say “it should be baseball.”

While spring is flourishing on Japan’s mainland, you’ll notice different flowers taking center stage throughout the most refreshing season of the year.

Located off the coast of Iwakuni, Suo-Oshima is known as “Hawaii of Setouchi” thanks to its beautiful landscape, sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, along with Hawaiian-style attire, customs, and look of its residents.

A new kind of museum experience is coming to Yamaguchi Prefecture this summer. Opening on June 21st in the historic port town of Yanai, the Secret Museum Yanai Yamaguchi invites visitors to uncover hidden artworks and untold stories through a blend of cultural immersion and puzzle-solving.