United today announced the largest upgrade to its United Polaris international business class experience in seven years, debuting new in-airport and onboard amenities from Therabody® and Saks Fifth Avenue that are designed to give customers “the best sleep in the sky.”
In recent years, the modern Western tradition of Halloween has crept up on Japan in the form of commercial and entertainment events – especially in big cities.
Back in the old days, Okinawans commonly called westerners “Urandaa.” “Urandaa” is the Okinawan way of pronouncing “Oranda,” which means “Holland” in Japanese.
Kin town, the host municipality of Camp Hansen, has many faces. Right by the Marine Corps facility, there is a downtown with many restaurants, bars, clubs, and tattoo shops.
On a Monday morning in late September, I hit the road and headed north. With the end of Japan’s State of Emergency being in sight, it was finally starting to feel okay to enjoy some outdoor activities.
Standing up in front of a crowd at a bar on karaoke night might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but this cultural phenomenon has been around for a long time and continues to draw in new fans.
Every late summer/early fall season in Japan, there are two opportunities for tsukimi, or moon-viewing. This year, the first opportunity arrives tonight, on Sept. 29 with the jugo-ya moon.
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.
