Sony Bouya stands still and watchful reminding drivers to slow down.

Drift your way to Motor Show Okinawa slated for Nov. 8 and 9.

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

Here is a list of Halloween events on Okinawa bases.

If you go to Gate 2 Street near Kadena AB regularly, Tesio may already be on your radar.This shop dedicated to specialty German-style sausages, has garnered much media attention since it opened in 2017.

In May 2026, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!

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.

In the Land of the Rising Sun, September marks the waxing of autumn and the traditional harvest season in which local customs such as “tsukimi” (moon viewing), “inekari” (rice harvesting) and “Higan” memorial services take place throughout Japan.

Although it’s called Pug Café and Salon in Okinawa, the shop isn’t known for its food and drinks, as it only offers a few canned drinks, crackers and some dog snacks to feed the hoard.

Just east of Katsuren Peninsula, travelers will find an island known as “Kami no Shima,” translated to “God’s Island.” Hamahiga, the island’s proper name, is a small island with a lot to offer.