Picturesque torii arches in bodies of water give the appearance that they're floating – and they hold deep cultural and spiritual significance along with being visually striking.
Oshino Village is home to a set of eight ponds that were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013.
Literally translated to ‘honorable red seal’, goshuin (御朱印) is a red stamp that can be obtained from Shinto shrines or Buddhist Temples in Japan.
For centuries, “irezumi” 入れ墨/刺青 (tattoos タトゥー in Japanese) have been frowned upon as body art marking criminals and gang members.
Do you have your shopping list? = “Kaimono risuto wa mottekimashitaka?” 買い物リストは持って来ましたか？
If you are an active-duty service member and are considering getting a tattoo, be sure to inform yourself of the rules and regulations. Here is an overview of current military tattoo policies.
Feel like a giant at the Tobu World Square attraction inside Kinugawa Onsen in Nikko City.
A sacred site for both Shinto and Buddhists since the 8th century, Nikko is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage temples and shrines and gorgeous nature.
While Japan enjoys a chain of holidays “Golden Week” with fine weather, a walk through your neighborhood or local park will give you the opportunity to see early summer flowers, such as roses and wisteria.
A mile off Yokosuka Naval Base’s shore you’ll find Sarushima, or Monkey Island. Unfortunately, the name is where the relation to monkeys ends.
As Japan gets ready to enter the Golden Week holidays, Aomori Prefecture, home of Misawa AB, has finally entered cherry blossom season!
Enoshima Island, near the old samurai capital of Kamakura, is a must-see for tourists visiting the area.
Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine!
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