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.

Planning to visit Japan this autumn for captivating fall foliage? Get ready for a visual feast!

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. “

Now that we’ve passed Higan, the observance of the autumnal equinox, Japan’s scenery is starting to transform.

With the current high temps around Japan, it’s hard to believe that the spookiest season is just around the corner! 

Japan’s fall season is the perfect time to get out and appreciate the changing of the landscape with countless open-air events and festivals held throughout the nation.

Fire Controlman Aegis 1st Class Clarence Lamont, assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) poses for a group photo with the CFAS command triad and Sailors after Lamont had received news that he was chosen as the 2024 U.S.-Japan Navy Friendship Association (JANAFA) Award Winner at CFAS, Oct. 16, 2024.

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