U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julius Olay, 374th Comptroller Squadron financial technician, poses for a photo during the Bataan Memorial Death March at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2026.

Japan likes to say the Shinkansen arrived just in time for the Olympics. But in truth, it arrived in spite of everything.

Last season, I visited Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura City, Kanagawa. The temple has a long history and was founded in 1160, but it was allegedly just after WWll when they started to plant hydrangeas.

If you want to check out one of the best examples of Japanese modern art and architecture, head to Akasaka Palace.

Since Japanese washoku was designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013, the popularity of these dishes is increasing worldwide.

Japan’s National Diet Building, known in Japanese as Kokkaigijido, is the center of the country’s politics

Last season, I visited Hondoji Temple in Matsudo City, Chiba. This is known as the hydrangea temple or flowers of the four season’s temple as it has 100 cherry trees, 1,500 maples, 5,000 irises, and 50,000 hydrangeas on its extensive grounds covering more than three hectares.

Amid the scorching season, you may want to escape from hot and steamy Kanto and tour around some cooler attractions in either the mountains or the beach.

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participate in military working dog demonstrations and simulated shooting round demonstrations during the USAFA immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026

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