As the sun dips into the horizon on 2 Dec. in Okinawa, a vibrant glow will take the sun’s place a little more than two miles North of Torii Station as it illuminates the annual Ryukyu Lantern Festival.
On Okinawa, COVID-19 is still casting a cloud, but some of the annual fireworks displays are coming back to light up the skies over the island. Catch the pyrotechnics at some of the local Eisa festivals or hosted by resort hotels.
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Douglas Burke, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, speaks during a volunteer appreciation event on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, May 17, 2022.
On Sept. 1, the two-day competition kicked off with a written and oral examination that tests competitors’ military appearance, knowledge, and bearing.
Our STEP UP Challenge is just six weeks away! This is a month-long event welcoming people from all prefectures across Japan to join us in stepping up for mental health.
Compared to its cruciferous cousins, red cabbage often takes a backseat. Years of pickling and over-boiling have left a bad taste in many a mouth. Chock full of vitamins A, C, E and fiber, red cabbage is a vibrant addition to salads.
With Japan's winter a season of cold, dry weather with much of the nation experiencing snowfall, it's the perfect time for sipping hot sake, relaxing in an outdoor hot spring and chowing down on a variety of special dishes!
Foods like omurice, ton katsu and naporitan spaghetti are items you’ve likely seen on a menu if you’ve ever visited a casual dining restaurant in Japan.
