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

There are some great events coming up in Okinawa!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christabel Munoz, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, briefs American Red Cross leadership about the 18 AES mission inside a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Mar. 13.

Like so many other Okinawans, I love hamburgers. When I was young, I could eat one every day.

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.”

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

If you go to Gate 2 Street near Kadena AB regularly, Tesio may already be on your radar.This shop dedicated to specialty German-style sausages, has garnered much media attention since it opened in 2017.

Though Okinawa is home to beautiful beaches to enjoy the crystal waters surrounding the island, you can also enjoy an adventure while kayaking in some of the area’s rivers.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Merritt, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, enters an RC-135 Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025.

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.