It’s time to pay your annual road taxes, which are mandated by Japanese law and based on vehicle engine size.

As cherry blossom season soon approaches, it’s time to start planning your outings to enjoy local festivals, Hanami (cherry blossom-viewing) picnics and more.

Some truly unique lodging options across the country.

In Japan, you’ll find that there are museums dedicated to anything and everything.

Planning your dream trip to Japan in spring for cherry blossom season? Here is where and when is the best time to see the cherry blossoms in Japan!

Soon spring will arrive and with it blush tones and beautiful weather will return across Japan.

Plan your next train journey around Japan with ease like never before.

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this. Seriously! So, please put down your iPad, iPhone or other digital device for the next couple of minutes. You’ll survive, and I promise no one will take them.

The Ogori Cultural Museum and Jippotei Ishinkan are among Yamaguchi’s cultural assets, small, but playing important parts in cementing and conveying Yamuguchi’s place in Japan’s history.