A 32-year journey in education is concluding for a DODEA superintendent in Japan

Jim Journey exits on top, as superintendent of DODEA’s Pacific South District, in charge of schools on Okinawa and Guam, a position he’s held since June 2019.

Wild monkey sightings near US Army headquarters in Japan prompt BOLO for post residents

The monkeys pose a nuisance because their behavior is unpredictable and they risk spreading disease, causing property damage and spreading litter from garbage containers.

DODEA seeks feedback on proposed dress code for students at all Defense Department schools

A proposed update that simplifies the dress code for service members’ children at Defense Department schools is available for parents to review.

Yokota Air Base’s medical readiness flight chief dies of natural causes in United States

Master Sgt. Quinshayan Richardson, 43, of Montgomery, Ala., was pronounced dead Aug. 3 at an unspecified U.S. hospital, according to a news release from Yokota’s 374th Airlift Wing on Monday.

Soldiers, athletes, Olympians: Army coaches bring experience to Tokyo Games

Three U.S. Army soldier-athletes, all former Olympians, are coaching U.S. wrestling, pentathlon and taekwondo teams at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

‘I get to cheer them on’: Volunteers from US military community revel in Olympic experience

Service members, Department of Defense civilians and military families from Camp Zama and Yokota Air Base have been helping out at the Olympics.

Tokyo café staffed by robots offers job opportunities for the disabled

Get your drinks served to you by robot waitstaff piloted remotely by individuals with various physical limitations.

Yokota airman’s daughter relishes memory of performing in Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremony

Alice Stratton, the 10-year-old daughter of an airman, was one of the children featured in a dance number in the opening of the pandemic-delayed games.

Commissary shoppers may see more fruit, vegetable options with new supplier for Japan

On July 18, Coastal Pacific Food Distributors, based in Stockton, Calif., assumed the contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to 14 U.S. commissaries in Japan.

TV, clubs and USOs: US military bases in Japan have free Olympics viewing options

The gates to Olympic venues in Tokyo may be closed to spectators, but U.S. military installations in Japan are hosting events where fans may find camaraderie while cheering on U.S. Olympians.