On Okinawa there are many beaches perfect for a fun day for visitors to choose from. But, Okuma Beach managed by Kadena FSS is one you won’t want to miss.
When you think of New York City, the Empire State Building might come to mind. When Japanese people think of Tokyo, not one, but two towering structures come to mind— Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree.
Inspired by their military special ads in Japan Stripes, last weekend I booked a real-life superhero karting experience and tour with the Street Kart Tokyo Bay.
As the season starts to change, take some time to enjoy Yokohama’s beautiful bay area. Onsen & Gastronomy Tourism Association is hosting one-day food tours along the waterfront to help you get out and enjoy the city through its culinary delights.
Back in the old days, Okinawans commonly called westerners “Urandaa.” “Urandaa” is the Okinawan way of pronouncing “Oranda,” which means “Holland” in Japanese.
In Japan, pets like the standard cat or dog are common, but sometimes you’ll find pet owners with some interesting friends like snakes, tarantulas and more.
Hagi City is a small yet fascinating town, only about a two-hour drive from MCAS Iwakuni. During the 19th century, samurai warriors roamed these parts and overthrew the shogunate government to form a modern society.
Tsuruga is an impressive port city in Hokuriku region in the central northern area of mainland Japan. Tsuruga faces the Sea of Japan and is home to a beautiful blue ocean and a thriving international transportation hub.
A seven-minute walk from JR Meguro Station, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is a unique and sophisticated museum with traditional Japanese and typical Western-style gardens.
The Sanrio company started in 1960, and have become known across the globe for adorable characters such as Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and Gudetama to name just a few.
Around Japan, there are plenty of options to get into the Halloween Spirit. In Tokyo’s Ikebukuro District, head to an unconventional attraction that is turning up the spook factor.
Every late summer/early fall season in Japan, there are two opportunities for tsukimi, or moon-viewing. This year, the first opportunity arrives tonight, on Sept. 29 with the jugo-ya moon.
