3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (87+ words) Although summer may be over, in Okinawa the temperature is still pretty warm. Let’s try this phrase: “Madamada Atsui Desune” which means “It’s still pretty hot, isn’t it?” Repeat after me: “Madamada Atsui Desune” (“Mada/Madamada” - sill/yet, “Astui” - hot,…...

4+ day, 12+ 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, 5+ day ago   (85+ words) Stripes Japan Ready to respond: Misawa 35th SFS performs heavy weapons training MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Through recurring weapons training, 35th SFS Airmen maintain the proficiency required to defend the installation against ground threats and protect the personnel, aircraft and infrastructure critical…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (496+ words) Japan will celebrate Silver Week this year Sept. 19-23! You may have heard of Golden Week, Japan’s annual string of four consecutive holidays from late April to early May. But you might not have known that there is also a Silver…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (224+ words) CAMP ZAMA — MILITARY STAR® is bringing extra holiday cheer to military families, giving cardmembers a chance to win a share of $36,000 in cash and Exchange gift cards through its ninth-annual Home for the Holidays sweepstakes. Six grand prize winners—one…...

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…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (64+ words) Stripes Japan 374th Security Forces Squadron hosts combatives training at Yokota AB The 374th Security Forces Squadron hosted a tier one combatives training for installation active duty members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2026. The course allowed Airmen to gain first-hand experience…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (68+ words) Stripes Japan USAG Japan, Zama City rooted in friendship CAMP ZAMA, Japan - Col. Erik A. Davis, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, joined Zama City Mayor Mito Sato, Aug. 14, for a tour of the iconic Zama City Sunflower Festival near Camp Zama....

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (289+ words) Isono Kazuo is known for its “Sapporo Black” ramen that draws a line despite its 10 p.m.-6 a.m. hours. You’ll find it in an ideal location for this schedule tucked behind izakaya bars and nightclubs in the Susukino party…...