4+ hour, 4+ min ago  (316+ words) When: June 30th - July 31st 2026 Enjoy centuries old traditions, lively parades, mouth-watering street food, and contagious fun at one of Japan's most popular summertime festivals'Gion Matsuri in Kyoto. The grand parade of floats (Yamaboko Junko) is on July 17th (9am1pm) and 24th (9: 30am11: 50am). You can purchase…...

4+ hour, 8+ min ago  (353+ words) When you PCS to a military base in Japan, you may want to take a quick one'day trip to Tokyo, the nation's capital. Or, even though you are already stationed in Japan, the refreshing early summer is a perfect time…...

5+ hour, 28+ min ago  (86+ words) Stripes Japan Did you know? : Rainy season in Japan (Illustration by Yukiyo Oda/Stripes Japan) The rainy season in Japan is cheerily referred to as "tsuyu," or plum rain, as it coincides with the seasonal ripening of this luscious fruit....

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (164+ words) Stripes Japan A galaxy of fun: Yokota Exchange hosts free in-store Star Wars event Yokota Air Base" From Jedi training to creative play stations, the Yokota Exchange is rolling out a free in-store Star Wars toy event to give military…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (163+ words) Stripes Japan Camp Zama Exchange shoppers can win big in Red Bull shopping spree sweepstakes Camp Zama " While Red Bull can give you wings, entering the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's latest sweepstakes can give military shoppers a chance at…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (343+ words) If your Japan itinerary includes cute caf's, character shops, and the occasional niche attraction, there's a new stop in Yamanashi Prefecture that deserves a spot on your list. The Yamanashi Strawberry King Museum officially opened on April 3rd, 2026 in Kai City,…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (455+ words) Within a three-hour drive from most Kanto bases, Ashikaga is an appealing city filled with rich samurai heritage. The city is home to Japan's oldest university, a majestic Buddhist temple built on the grounds of a former samurai residence, and…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (363+ words) I recently had the opportunity to spend a peaceful afternoon traveling into Japan's Edo and Showa era at an impressive museum in the middle of the beautiful Koganei Park in Tokyo's suburbs. At the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, the…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (163+ words) Stripes Japan A galaxy of fun: Misawa BX hosts free in-store Star Wars event MISAWA AB" From Jedi training to creative play stations, the Misawa BX is rolling out a free in-store Star Wars toy event to give military children…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (66+ words) Stripes Japan Two grand-prize winners will each receive a $500 Exchange gift card. Eight runners-up will each receive a $250 gift card. No purchase is necessary to enter. Contest rules can be found at Shop My Exchange. com/sweepstakes. Winners will be…...