Japan is home to countless seasonal events throughout the year. Among them, however, New Year holidays, called “Oshogatsu,” are still the most important.
New Year’s, or oshogatsu, is one of Japan’s most important and longest holidays. Although oshogatsu originally referred to the whole month of January, most people associate it with the first three days (sanga nichi) of the month.
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.
As New Year’s Eve approaches, there’s no place like home to celebrate the arrival of a fresh year. With the ongoing uncertainty in the world, opting for a cozy and memorable home celebration is a fantastic idea.
Leaders from the 374th Airlift Wing and the 5th Air Force participated in a Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) New Year’s Reception hosted by their Operations Support Wing (OSW) in Tachikawa, Japan...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices rose 6.5% last year. As the cost-of-living increases, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is prioritizing savings for Soldiers and their families with everyday military-exclusive pricing and tax-free savings.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices rose 6.5% last year. As the cost-of-living increases, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is prioritizing savings for Airmen, Guardians and their families with everyday military-exclusive pricing and tax-free savings.
From left to right, Bel Smith, catering manager of the CPO Club onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Master Chief Hajime Sakai, president of the CPO association onboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Headquarters Yokosuka District, Command Master Chief Yohshihito Yamamoto, command master chief Japan Maritime Self-Defense...
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure military communities around have health and fitness resources at their fingertips all year with the online BE FIT 360 Hub.
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure military communities around have health and fitness resources at their fingertips all year with the online BE FIT 360 Hub.