3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (536+ words) As you travel around Japan and try a variety of local dishes, you may come across yoshoku, a blend of Western food with Japanese flavors. Dishes like omurice, an egg omelet drizzled with ketchup and topped on a bed of…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (109+ words) Stripes Japan VIDEO: Beyond nightlife, Tokyo’s Shinjuku has plenty of daytime activities Tokyo’s Shinjuku District with its many clubs, bars, izakaya pubs and karaoke boxes may be a nightlife destination, but there is plenty to enjoy when the sun’s out…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (84+ words) Just a few minutes away from the world’s busiest train station, you’ll find a sprawling oasis to escape the crowds. Shinjuku Gyeon Park features 145 acres of green space and every season has some type of flower or illuminations perfect for…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (346+ words) While in Japan, you may want to enjoy some Edo‑period atmosphere in a classical town with traditional delicacies and goods for sure. I guess you may head to Asakusa looking for the Edo vibe, while some are heading to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (372+ words) Just a few minutes away from Yokota Air Base’s main gate, a hole in the wall is serving up quick, no-frills lunches perfect for when you’re on the go. You’ll find Chuka Juhachiban among the backroads of Mizuho between a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (922+ words) It was an early morning weekday when we started our long drive to explore the countryside of Kansai and the Shikoku region. We wanted to hit the road and enjoy the quite side of Japan. We made many stops along…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (289+ words) “Hirosaki’s Moving Castle.” This is not a title of a Ghibli’s animation movie, but it’s an ongoing real event happening near Misawa Air Base. One of the towers of Hirosakijo, a famous Japanese castle known as one of the best…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (553+ words) While we conduct these surveys to find paradise for Dad, we focus on finding magical places near us. These magical places must be an hour away at most, a paradise within the chaos of daily life. During this spring, and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (167+ words) CAMP ZAMA – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is growing its Express restaurant portfolio, with more than 250 locations serving military communities worldwide. After opening nearly 25 Express restaurants in 2025 and more than 25 so far in 2026, the Exchange is planning about 40 additional…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (176+ words) Stripes Japan Glow up: K-beauty launches at Yokota Exchange YokotaAir Base – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is bringing one of beauty’s fastest-growing trends to Yokota shoppers with the launch of K-beauty products in-store. “Shoppers asked for K-beauty, and the…...