There are some great events coming up in Okinawa!

When April comes around, it’s time to pay up in Japan. Road tax payment needs to be made between April and May. 

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

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.

Here are the spring events to look forward to on Okinawa.

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.