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

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.

Celebrate Sea Day without going to the ocean.

Hunting for strawberries for 40 minutes at Kafu Strawberry Farm’s greenhouse made me sweat like I would in summer. So, I decided to cool off at Kunjitahama, just south of Camp Schwab.

It had been a while, but on a warm winter Monday morning, I made my way to Nago City for a day of road cycling.

Last year in early May I set out for the north to hit the beach.

Chad is the Center Operations Manager at USO Schwab, the USO’s most northern center.

It was just several weeks ago that we were concerned about the lack of water. Now, with the arrival of some rain, it finally feels like the rainy season is upon us.

There are some great events coming up.

A child sits in a Utility Task Vehicle on display during the Camp Schwab Festival on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 30, 2024.