Japan
‘Star Trek’ actor recalls boyhood detention during WWII in camp for Japanese-Americans
George Takei was among the tens of thousands of Japanese-Americans on the West Coast whom President Franklin Roosevelt ordered removed to inland camps after Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941.
Geocaching catches on in Japan, Okinawa
When Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Slagle first heard about geocaching — a high-tech treasure hunt using GPS technology — he was a bit skeptical.
Everything's still flying high at Misawa museum
With life slowly creeping back to normal at Misawa a month after a massive and devastating earthquake rocked the region, I decided to get the kids out of the house for a few hours.
Misawa residents warned: Do not approach the wild monkey
Security forces personnel have received dozens of calls in the last 10 days reporting a 3-foot, 65-pound intruder on the base.
Evacuations ordered at Misawa, Okinawa bases amid tsunami fears
U.S. military commanders on Okinawa ordered a limited evacuation of coastal areas for all DOD personnel shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday, and Japanese officials ordered the evacuation of more than 4,000 people living along the coastline near Misawa Air Base in mainland Japan.
Misawa aims to turn 'rediscovered' WWII-era bunker into museum
A possible World War II-era bunker that survived the intense U.S. bombing of the area more than 60 years ago might be turned into a museum, if base officials have their way.
Get knee deep at beaches near installations
For U.S. troops stationed in Japan and on Okinawa, options for a trip to the beach vary greatly based on duty station.