Earlier this year, I traveled to the city of Atami, located in the eastern corner of the Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Atami translates to “hot ocean” and is known for its famous hot springs.

Cmdr. Mary Piliwale, associate director for public health, and Lt. Cmdr. Asa Schaefer, chief information officer at United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Yokosuka, won the Other Process Improvement category in the 2025 Naval Medical Forces Pacific Continuous Process Improvement Project Competition.

A new spot for Snoopy fans has recently opened in Japan, with SNOOPY Village welcoming visitors in the historic city of Kawagoe from June 26th.

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

I’ve always loved summer. As a Southern California native, I feel at home in the heat—long days, golden sunsets and any excuse to be near water.

Thanks to its surroundings, Yokosuka is a treasure box of restaurants serving up delicious meals using local produce and fresh fish.

“Micro-Tourism” Trend Puts the Spotlight on Chiba.

When François Verny and other French engineers founded Yokosuka Iron Works in 1871, it became Japan’s first Western-style shipyard with dry docks.

Tokyo’s summer is all about water—rituals, festivals and splash-filled fun.

Highbrow French meets Japan’s working-class superstar.