Besides the ski resorts, there are many places in Japan where you, your family and friends can skate, sled or just play in the snow.

A story my mother-in-law tells me, made me reminisce of the musings of Louise Bourgeois, a French American artist losing herself in her hometown. “

Winter illuminations spots in Japan.

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes.

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.

Capt. Michael Fontaine, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), Command Master Chief Alan Benavidez and 12 other CFAS personnel along with citizens of Isahaya, Japan and members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Fleet Air Wing 22 attended a memorial ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the loss of the 11-man crew of the U.S. Army Air Force B-29 Super Fortress heavy bomber “Acid Test” and four Imperial Japanese Navy fighter pilots Nov. 21, 2024.

Capt. Manuel Pardo, commanding officer of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), stands with the ship’s diversity committee before cutting the cake following a National American Indian Heritage Month Observance in the ship’s mess deck, Nov. 25.

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. 

We loved all of your spooky and fun costumes for this year’s Halloween photo contest! Many Stripes readers sent their submissions but for best costume there can only be two!

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