Mr. Yonamine Mamoru is being spotlighted for outstanding work as the Installation Supply Support Activity special packer, Mr. Yonamine has displayed great professionalism, motivation and pride in his work.

It was by accident that I went to Ukabijima in Okinawa. On a day in late June, I hit the road and drove down south.

There are many taco joints on Okinawa, but Mexico is arguably one of the most famous. Since its debut in 1977, this joint has been known for serving only one simple menu item: “taco.”

Naha is one of Japan’s oldest trading ports and cities, predating and rivalling even that of Tokyo and Yokohama in its heyday.

Little Universe, a theme park in iias Okinawa Toyosaki Mall, made its debut last spring, and with it brought an interesting mix of miniature and digital worlds.

In Naha’s Tsuboya District, you’ll find a street dedicated to the ancient craft of Okinawan Yachimun, or pottery in Ryukyu dialect.

Last year I visited Kissa Gitano, an eatery in the Sunabe Seawall known for their tasty Cuban sandwiches, a go-to when I lived in South Florida almost 10 years ago.

Looking for something to make the most of the beautiful warm March weather, I sought out a new sport I’d never tried before, windsurfing.

Golden Week is right around the corner and that means row teams are hitting the water for the annual Naha Dragon Boat Race.

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.