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Tanabata Star Festival in Misawa a success
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (217+ words) Hundreds gathered near Misawa for the annual Tanabata festival known for its beautiful streamers and colorful decorations. The festival from July 24-26 marked the reunion of two stars, Vega and Altair. According to the legend with Chinese origins, the two stars…...
Video: Meet dozens of beloved cat-robots at Doraemon Square at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (121+ words) Doraemon fans in Japan should head to Roppongi Hills in Tokyo to bask in the invasion of the beloved cat-robot. Dozens of Doraemon figures stand at attention now through Aug. 23 in the Roppongi Hills 66 Plaza for TV Asahi’s Summer Fes....
Col. Davidson conducts his final flight as the 35th Fighter Wing commander
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (72+ words) Stripes Japan Col. Davidson conducts his final flight as the 35th Fighter Wing commander U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, conducts his final flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 7, 2026. The tradition commemorates an aviator’s final flight before changing…...
Coast Guard Activities Far East change of command ceremony at Yokota AB
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (91+ words) Stripes Japan Coast Guard Activities Far East change of command ceremony at Yokota AB From left, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Kira Moody, incoming commander of Coast Guard Activities Far East, and Capt. James Suffern, outgoing commander of FEACT, shake hands during…...
Festival season in Japan: Enthusiastic traditional dance festival returns to Kagurazaka on July 24-25
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (154+ words) Enjoy two nights of traditional Japanese music and dance at Kagurazaka Awa Odori Festival in Tokyo from July 24-25. On both nights thousands of dancers in traditional festive attire perform Awa Odori dances from Tokushima Prefecture. The festival starts at 7 p.m. and…...
Day trip to Akiruno City
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (931+ words) Akiruno City, about a 30-minute drive from Yokota Air Base, is a popular spot for outdoor activities because of its lush forests and clear rivers. During a recent trip, I found a few things to do for a weekend trip…...
Misawa shoppers can visit Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s online restaurant and food hub
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (183+ words) MISAWA AB — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is putting more flavor on the front line with a new online Restaurants and Food Hub, a one-stop shop for dining options, better-for-you choices and more for Airmen and families. The hub…...
Camp Zama PX to mark Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 131 years of service with community celebration
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (166+ words) CAMP ZAMA – The Camp Zama Exchange will mark the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 131st anniversary and legacy of serving those who serve with tastings, games, and giveaways on July 25 at the PX. From 11:30 a.m., the Camp Zama PX will…...
Summer hits full steam ahead in Japan as Kanto’s rainy season officially ends
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (180+ words) Stripes Japan Summer hits full steam ahead in Japan as Kanto’s rainy season officially ends While fierce heat continues day by day, the Japanese Meteorological Agency declared on July 20 the official end of tsuyu season in the Kanto, Yamanashi, Nagano…...
Forest Adventure Okinawa outdoor fun at its finest
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (365+ words) Last week I visited Forest Adventure, a wooded zip-line and climbing park in Onna, and it turned out to be one of the most fun and unexpectedly immersive outdoor activities I’ve tried on the island. The whole experience started with…...