A great horned owl at the Kamakura Owl Forest near Tokyo.

Pet birds of prey at the Kamakura Owl Forest

Nestled between the colorful shops on Kamakura’s busy Komachi-dori Street is the green awning of the Kamakura Owl Forest.

The ramen at Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu earned a Michelin star in 2018.

Try the Michelin-star ramen that’s only 1,000 yen in an unassuming location in central Tokyo

Tasty, cheap ramen awaits in a back alley at Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu.

JAXA’s Sagamihara Campus is less than a half-hour’s drive from Camp Zama’s main gate, and you can experience the wonders of Japan’s space program – and score some cool souvenirs – for free.

Experience the wonder of Japan’s national space program not far from Camp Zama

Have a blast while still here on Earth.