White Beach Naval Facility is not just for ships making port calls to replenish their food supply and load up troops.
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.
Near Camp Foster is a set of challenging stairs dubbed the “Stairway to Heaven.”
There are loads of funny, colorful, and useful words in Japanese that just don’t have a direct translation into English.
Although Torii Station may not stand out when comes to its size and the number of servicemembers it hosts, the small Army base is home to a beachside recreational area that will leave a big smile on your face: Torii Beach.
Bios no oka, a.k.a. Bios on the Hill, a nature-oriented theme park in Uruma City, has been my happy place in Okinawa for a long time.
During the holiday season in Japan, you will see KFCs filled on Christmas Day, while on New Year’s Eve, you will hear bells from temples heralding the arrival of the new year.
Japan itself may be an island, but did you know that the country is made up of nearly 6,900 islands?
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.
Grab a warm cup of hot cocoa, a reindeer-shaped sugar cookie - or two - and snuggle up in a cozy blanket on the couch. It’s time for some Christmas movie magic!
If you’re looking for something new on the island, you should check out Little Universe Okinawa.
Just like in the States, the holiday season is the most cheerful - and busiest - in Japan.
What do sake, neckties, coworkers singing and the end of the year have in common? Bonenkai!
On Okinawa, you’ll find many peaceful spots that offer a nice ocean view or a breath of fresh air and might not realize that these are sites immersed deep in military and war history.
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