Near Misawa Air Base, Tanesashi Kaigan in Hachinohe City is an unusual beach, which is not sandy but instead, has a green lawn spreading straight to the shoreline.

U.S. Air Force Airman Dijon Morris, 35th Fighter Wing Command Post emergency action controller, checks documents at Misawa Air Base.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julian Trevino, 35th Maintenance Group Avionics Backshop, Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics specialist, inspects an AN/ARM-204A Radio Test Set.

What started as a volunteer coaching gig at Misawa Air Base landed Laura Lopez-Cepero on one of Japan’s biggest wrestling stages.

Misawa Cookie Caper volunteers receive gift bags from Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

With more than half of Americans concerned about rising costs in 2026, military shoppers can stretch their budgets at the Misawa Exchange.

In May 2026, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!

As Japan starts to enter the holiday season, you’ll notice many of the country’s parks buildings and gardens are set ablaze with brilliant and elaborate illumination displays to help ring in the holiday spirit.

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.

WWoW honorees represent top performers across Misawa AB, recognized for their professionalism, mission impact and commitment to Air Force core values.