This summer, with the excruciating combination of record high temperatures, stifling humidity and raging menopause, I’ve ...

In the Land of the Rising Sun, Halloween season means that many amusement parks roll out spooky decorations and events sure ...

Since I was already in Yanaka Ginza, a visit to the other two sister districts was easy to do. Nezu Shrine was a short ...

If you’re looking for a place to have a real mini tropical vacation, take a quick airplane ride to the Yaeyama Islands ...

One thing that stands out as you walk in Yanaka Ginza is how many temples there are. Although I had a rough idea of where ...

I’ve seen many anime shows where there’s a batting cage scene, which has always fascinated me. I took my swings in the cages ...

Trick or treaters aren’t the only ones dressing up this Halloween.  The Yokota Exchange is searching for the military ...

There’s no clear boundary where one ends and the other begins. It is Izumo, “Chief Province of the Gods,” and as part of ...

Partnering with the Army Substance Abuse Program, the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade hosted the 5K to mark Suicide ...

Every autumn in Aomori Prefecture, crowds take to the parks, forested mountains and tree-lined streets to enjoy the stunning ...

The run served as a centerpiece for the unit’s observance of Suicide Prevention Month, a campaign held every September to ...