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

Month of the Military Child submissions by Zukeran Elementary School kindergarteners.

Month of the Military Child submissions by EC Killin Elementary School 2nd graders.

Month of the Military Child submissions by Zukeran Elementary School kindergarteners.

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

Golden Week, a series of Japanese holidays, highlights spring every year. This year, the special week begins on April 29 and ends on May 6.

Students from across the Pacific Region put their literary knowledge and teamwork to the test during the 2026 DoWEA Pacific Elementary Reading Battle, a virtual academic competition that brought together upper‑elementary readers from South Korea, Guam, Mainland Japan, and Okinawa.

Riganryu, or “rip currents,” are strong currents of water flowing away from the coastline.

Cafe Hanon is a pancake restaurant located in Chatan Mihama.

In case you have not noticed, karaage (Japanese-style fried food) is big in this country, especially chicken karaage.