It’s time to book your flights and pack your bags to go on your next adventure! We know you love to travel as much as we do and being stationed in the Pacific provides great access to all the beautiful countries you never imagined you’d get to see.
In early spring, I had the chance to visit Mutabaru Observatory, an Okinawan site you may recognize from Netflix series Cobra Kai.
What better way is there to start the 100 days of summer than spending time on one of the best beaches in Okinawa?
Although the Naha Dragon Boat Race is in the rearview mirror, the rowers’ season is not done yet.
Before the end of my trip to Tokyo, I decided to visit Shibuya for the first time in five years.
At Mercure Naha Okinawa, they are taking the democratisation of travel to the next level.
Hop on an ATV with Yambarunture, an outdoor recreational park adjacent to Matayoshi Coffee Farm.
The nearest island is Taiwan, located 68 miles (111km) away. Yonaguni has become one of Japan’s most intriguing destinations for travelers from around the world.
The rainy season in Japan is cheerily referred to as “tsuyu,” or plum rain, as it coincides with the seasonal ripening of this luscious fruit.
Though Shuri Castle may top your list among the many attractions to visit in Okinawa, the neighborhood surrounding the iconic castle is home to many other historical sites to check out.
Our community products at Stars and Stripes are geared toward one very important thing: giving you the tools to make the most of your time while stationed in the Pacific.
This summer, the Okinawa Suntory Arena will be serenaded by some big rap, R&B and pop artists for Afro Jam Festival 2025 running July 17-20.
With a circumference of about 1.5 kilometers, Senaga Island is tiny, but it’s still a popular destination for tourists. According to Umikaji Terrace, a shopping complex on the island, it draws about 3.3 million visitors a year.
United Airlines today unveiled the United Elevated interior for new Boeing 787-9 aircraft that raises the standard of international premium travel among U.S. carriers and will include two, new business class suites, the greatest number of total premium seats in United’s fleet, an Ossetra caviar amuse-bouche service, Starlink connectivity and even larger 4K OLED seatback screens.
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