One of my favorite things to do with my kids has always been to just take a walk and see what we can see. I’ve never been the type to worry about a list or a plan.
Whether you’re working from home, sheltering in place or just staying home, if you’re like us, you’re probably dreaming of open skies, sandy beaches, tall mountains, or perfect powdery slopes.
Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes. Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Busan.
Kakazu Ridge played a pivotal role in the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Only a short 15-minute drive from MCAS Futenma and you can immerse yourself in a piece of island and world history.
Although Kakazu Ridge is a quiet area where locals go to play mini-golf or let their children loose for playground time, this place was the site of deadly combat during the Battle of Okinawa.
With the 2016 release of Mel Gibson’s Academy Award nominated “Hacksaw Ridge,” there has been increased interest in the Okinawa site where the movie takes place.
It was the peak of summer 2015 and I could barely wait until Friday so I could spend my time off snorkeling and stuffing my face with local Okinawan cuisine.
My ideal weekend was approaching slowly but surely, but so was a large-scale typhoon – an immediate threat to my ambitions.
Total destruction. There is no other way to describe nature's fury on 11 March 2011 along the coast of the northeastern region of Japan known as Tohoku. An enormous earthquake collapsed buildings then a monstrous tsunami swallowed up anything left into its black wall of death.
Editor’s Note: Our Defense Media Activity teammates from AFN have a knack for telling a good story. So in this year’s Destination Paradise, we will have a special section highlighting AFN DJs and their take on paradise. Below are three that will appear in the magazine.
As the end of the Pacific War approached in 1945, the Japanese military was in desperate straits. One of their final offensive efforts involved the creation of squadrons of young men - both pilots and the occasional submariner - who were to serve as suicide bombers.
Need a budget hotel while on Okinawa? Rainbow Weekly Monthly Mansion is a convenient choice while staying in Okinawa. Okinawa is a great place to visit, and it is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Japan. The typical resort hotel can eat your budget up in no time.
Much of the shopping in Naha is about souvenirs and traditional Okinawan goods, and you'll find them in abundance on the main drag of Kokusai-Dori or in the covered arcades
Large resorts are a significant draw for many travelers. All-in-one activity options, happy hour offerings within easy walking distance, and included fitness classes make an attractive package when it comes to planning a low-stress getaway.
