In Japan, Tsuribori refers to ponds where you can enjoy fishing without even going to sea.

Bios no oka, a.k.a. Bios on the Hill, a nature-oriented theme park in Uruma City, has been my happy place in Okinawa for a long time.

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

Hamahiga Island, located to the east of Katsuren Peninsula, is known as “Kami no Shima,” or “God’s Island.”

During the winter months, some runners may take time off or take their exercise indoors, but the weather is starting to warm up in time for the Lord of the Tengan 5K/10K Race on Camp Courtney.

Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this. Seriously! So, please put down your iPad, iPhone or other digital device for the next couple of minutes. You’ll survive, and I promise no one will take them.

If you go to Gate 2 Street near Kadena AB regularly, Tesio may already be on your radar.

A new year is upon us, and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!

I love pugs. They are my favorite loaves of snoring, drooling, and heavy shedding fur animals.

With the fall festival season going strong on Okinawa, it’s time for the Marine Corps installation on the east coast of Uruma City to shine.