It’s time to book your flights and pack your bags to go on your next adventure! We know you love to travel as much as we do and being stationed in the Pacific provides great access to all the beautiful countries you never imagined you’d get to see.
The Fourth of July weekend is right around the corner, which means a big celebration is coming up on Kadena Air Base.
In Japan, Tsuribori refers to ponds where you can enjoy fishing without even going to sea.
With a circumference of about 1.5 kilometers, Senaga Island is tiny, but it’s still a popular destination for tourists. According to Umikaji Terrace, a shopping complex on the island, it draws about 3.3 million visitors a year.
During one of the most romantic and traditional festivals, Tanabata, aka Star Festival, is celebrated every July 7.
Come July 26 and 27, the Yonabaru Ootsunahiki (tug-of-war) festival returns to the coastal town for its 43rd installment.
Moxibustion is a traditional Japanese heat therapy that burns dried small cone of mug wort that is applied directly to particular points on the skin.
Miibaru Beach on the southern coast of Okinawa’s main island is a major draw for tourists. Its sandy shore runs a kilometer long, including the neighboring Hyakuna Beach.
Though repairs and renovations won’t be completed until 2026, most of the castle is still open to the public and the area surrounding this impressive castle is home to many fun attractions.
The Star Festival originated from the Chinese legend of two stars, Vega and Altair – lovers who were separated by the Milky Way and allowed to meet only once a year on July 7.
August 11, 1942, was a beautiful sunny day. The ticker tapes tied the thousand elementary school children onboard Tsushima Maru with their parents waving to them from Naha Port.
With the summer arriving in Okinawa, fireworks and eisa dance festivals are making their way back.
In mid-summer, similar to the U.S., temporary haunted houses pop up in amusement parks or shopping malls as seasonal attractions.
On Okinawa there are many beaches perfect for a fun day, but Okuma Beach managed by Kadena FSS is one you won’t want to miss.
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