Selected as one of Japan’s most majestic castles, Odawarajo is a great day trip destination from bases in the Kanto Plain. From Camp Zama or NAF Atsugi, it is only a 40-minute drive away.
Japanese manga has quickly become a popular comic genre worldwide, but long before Sailor Moon, Pokémon and ONE PIECE, a different art form was used for storytelling in the country.
A short drive from Yokota Air Base will take you to a district in Saitama Prefecture with deep ties to ancient Korea.
Koma District in Hidaka City is home to several shrines known as power spots that offer visitors luck and good fortune.
Whether you’re working from home, sheltering in place or just staying home, if you’re like us, you’re probably dreaming of open skies, sandy beaches, tall mountains, or perfect powdery slopes.
The giant red paper clip attached to its signage tells all - this is Itoya Stationery Store, a heaven and haven for stationery lovers, with eight floors filled with every accoutrement desired for writing, drawing, and crafts.
The Awa Odori is a vibrant and energetic traditional dance festival held annually in Japan, with the largest and best known of them taking place in Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku.
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.
