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

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.”

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing pose for a photo at the Ai Rin Children’s Home in Yonabaru.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James Lomsdale, commanding officer of the Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, talks to his Marines during a formation at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 1, 2025

In August of 2025, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University celebrates 10 years of providing industry-relevant aviation, aerospace, engineering, and STEM education to U.S. military members, their families, and eligible civilians in the Pacific Command.

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.

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.

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

Summer is the season for horror in Japan. Cool down with a chill at haunted houses and other spooky activities.

One day after the rainy season was declared over in Okinawa, I was walking on the boardwalk by the Mihama American Village, still unable to embrace the unusually early arrival of the summer.