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Fun in Japan: Ziplining through Hakone’s beautiful forest

Hakone is a beautiful town in a mountainous region blessed with impressive views of Mt. Fuji over Lake Ashinoko.

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Exploring Japan: 25 authentic activities in Minobu, Yamanashi

Uncover authentic Japan with exciting, unique activities in English and other languages. At the 550 year old Kakurinbo shukubo (Buddhist temple lodge), on Mt. Minobu (near Mt. Fuji), you will be greeted by friendly priests and multilingual working holiday visa holders.

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Fuelfest Japan 2025 to be held at Fuji Speedway on Aug. 11

Auto aficionados are in for a treat this summer as FuelFest Japan returns to Fuji Speedway in August, coinciding with the Mountain Day national holiday.

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Japan’s creepy crows have an eye on you!

It was a hot summer morning in early July a couple of years ago. I was walking along the residential district of central Tokyo on my usual commute to the office.

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Through Korean eyes: My first visit to Japan

My first trip to Japan was during a work assignment at Stars and Stripes, which led me to the Pacific Headquarters in Tokyo.

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Military Space-A travel great way to see world

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.

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Fun in Japan: Quick trip from the Kanto Plain to Atami

Earlier this year, I traveled to the city of Atami, located in the eastern corner of the Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.Atami translates to “hot ocean” and is known for its famous hot springs.

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VIDEO: Vintage Japanese vending machines by Zama take you back in time

Japan is known as the land of the vending machines. Traveling around you’ll find that many offer hot and cold drinks and some even serve as wifi spots during times of emergency.

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Did you know?: Fireworks and summer festivals in Japan

Fireworks highlight night skies in Japan nearly every weekend in July and August, as more than 80 fireworks festivals are held nationwide.

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SNOOPY Village opens in Kawagoe: A new spot for fans, located an easy day trip from Tokyo

A new spot for Snoopy fans has recently opened in Japan, with SNOOPY Village welcoming visitors in the historic city of Kawagoe from June 26th.

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My Faves: Fireworks sites in Japan

Throughout the summer, Japan’s night skies light up with the brilliance of “hanabi,” or fireworks.

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Share your ink in Stars and Stripes’ 2025 Pacific Tattoo magazine!

Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine!

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Where to swim, surf and splash near Tokyo

I’ve always loved summer. As a Southern California native, I feel at home in the heat—long days, golden sunsets and any excuse to be near water.

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Fun in Japan: Kurume’s shrines by the river

Kurume in Fukuoka enjoys an environment of sea, river, and mountain. It is further blessed with two sumptuous shrines by the Chikugo River, Bairinji and Suitengu, adjacent to each other.

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