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

As the temperatures start to warm in the northern regions of Japan, it’s time to get out and enjoy a day trip or two.

At the northern end of Honshu, Cape Oma in the Shimokita Peninsula is known as a fishing port that offers one of the nation’s tastiest bluefin tunas.

A three-hour drive from Misawa Air Base will take you to a stunning place with an interesting landscape known as Hotokegaura.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide U.S. Military International Operations Campuses celebrated the 10th annual “Girls in Aviation Day” (GIAD), a Women in Aviation International (WAI) event, throughout the month of September.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sho Kasahara, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician, gives instructions to his team before engaging in an explosive vest scenario during an Operation Sentinel Samurai exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2024.

Japan’s rest areas are more than just gas stations and bathrooms. Many offer an extensive assortment of local foods, souvenirs and more.

The Misawa Exchange’s You Made the Grade Program is back for its 24th year, rewarding students who earn good grades with exclusive discounts, prizes and savings.

Misawa shoppers can take home nearly $15,000 in gaming prizes and gift cards in the Monster Energy Win a Gaming Lounge Sweepstakes.

Cape Shiriyasaki is a short 2-hour drive from Misawa Air Base and offers a stunning view of a landscape out of a picture book or puzzle cover.