Here is one of Stars and Stripes 2025-26 Best of the Pacific winners! Let’s find out more about Inns of the Corps (Hansen) on Okinawa.

Here is one of Stars and Stripes 2025-26 Best of the Pacific winners! Let’s find out more about the Palms on Okinawa.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Bryan Chijate, a transmissions system operator with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, tests a field expedient radio antenna on Camp Hansen, Japan.

In Okinawa, King Tacos is almost like a synonym for taco rice.

At the heart of every island breeze, jungle trail, airstrip and hangar across Okinawa, there’s a common thread of connection, care and commitment—it’s the presence of USO Okinawa.

In Japan, pineapples grow in only two prefectures: Okinawa and Kagoshima.

Jon comes from a multicultural background, with family roots in Eastbourne, England, and Dallas, Texas.

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

Nago Castle Park is a hot spot for cherry blossom-viewing in the winter as thousands of visitors come to enjoy the pink blush flowers. Nago-dake, a mountain just at the back of the park, does not receive the same glory.

With the summer arriving in Okinawa, fireworks and eisa dance festivals are making their way back.