Night skies in the Land of the Rising Sun blaze with the brilliance of fireworks, nearly every weekend in August.

Kyushu is often overlooked on typical Japan itineraries, and that’s a real shame.

These days, you can find a burger anywhere in Japan – from fast-food franchise to mom-and-pop sandwich shops. But few reveal the secret sauce on Japan’s hamburger history: The U.S. military. 

Kurume in Fukuoka enjoys an environment of sea, river, and mountain. It is further blessed with two sumptuous shrines by the Chikugo River, Bairinji and Suitengu, adjacent to each other.

On June 23, 2025, the USS Tripoli (LHA-7) officially arrived at its new homeport, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), marking a strategic bolster to the U.S. Navy’s Indo-Pacific presence.

“I love the unlimited data, text and calls when I travel back to the U.S.!” - Stephen Martyak, Hardy Barracks/ Akasaka Press Center/New Sanno

GSM1 Rhoan Sahagun, a dedicated Gas Turbine System Technician in the U.S. Navy, has been proudly serving his country for over 20 years.

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

Japan is no stranger to dessert trends, but few have captivated the nation’s sweet tooth quite like I’m donut?, a fresh donut specialty shop that has redefined what a donut can be.

To celebrate half a century of all things Hello Kitty, the popular “When I Change, Kitty Changes Too” exhibition is visiting the Fukuoka Art Museum after successful stints at the Tokyo National Museum and the Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum.