When it comes to planning a vacation, I always worry about how much I can spend while I’m away.
During the holiday season in Japan, you will see KFCs filled on Christmas Day, while on New Year’s Eve, you will hear bells from temples heralding the arrival of the new year.
Each December, Christmas is celebrated by people in countries all over the world, and Japan is no exception!
Fellow Stripes Japan writer Takahiro Takiguchi recommended I visit Otaru while I was around Sapporo.
Space Available travel offers a way for Armed Services personnel, their dependents, retirees and others who support the mission to see the world on a budget… if the timing is right. Below is what you need to know about this great privilege.
Japan itself may be an island, but did you know that the country is made up of nearly 6,900 islands?
Live the holidays to the fullest with Metropolis’ recommendations.
The Land of the Rising Sun is home to numerous Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples.
Our community products at Stars and Stripes are geared toward one very important thing: giving you the tools to make the most of your time while stationed in the Pacific.
For foreigners new to Japan, guidance toward tipping is usually pretty straightforward: You don’t tip in Japan.