Car crash kills US soldier on Okinawa days after Marine died in motorcycle accident

A U.S. soldier assigned to Kadena Air Base died Saturday morning when his vehicle crashed into trees alongside a highway on Okinawa, according to Japanese police.

‘Women are here’: Fly Girls event at Tokyo air base aims to inspire future aviators

International Women’s Day at this airlift hub in western Tokyo dawned cold and wet but the weather did not deter the third annual Fly Girls celebration.

Military commissaries to phase out single-use plastic bags, starting with Guam

U.S. military commissaries will begin phasing out plastic bags at checkout lanes starting March 15 with two stores on Guam, according to the Defense Commissary Agency.

Navy sailor’s filmmaking son brings Filipino enlisted stories to the small screen

Born into a military family, writer-director Chris Soriano took inspiration from his father and other Filipinos in the Navy for his latest film, “The Master Chief: Part One.”

Coffee shop in Tokyo basks in glow of Taylor Swift’s supposed visit

Whether Swift queued up at Turret Coffee during her recent Eras Tour performances at Tokyo Dome is in doubt. What’s certain is the tide of undeterred Swifties descending upon the coffee shop near the Tsukiji fish market ever since.

Sales rise swiftly for Army veterans who bejeweled Taylor’s ‘TNT’ bracelet

The momentary flash on national TV of a diamond bracelet on Taylor Swift’s wrist meant a sales bump for a veteran-owned jewelry company that created the piece.

Japanese police say Marine private assaulted nightclub worker on Okinawa

Japanese police arrested an Okinawa-based Marine over the weekend on suspicion of assaulting a nightclub employee.

Fujiten Snow Resort: So close to Tokyo with a slope for every skier and snowboarder

Fujiten, at the first station of Mount Fuji in Narusawa village, has multiple ski and snowboard slopes perfect for beginners and experts alike. And the view of the renowned mountain is picture-perfect.

‘Profound bond’: Hundreds gather at Tokyo air base to remember fallen Osprey aircrew

More than 700 people gathered Thursday at this airlift hub for a memorial service and retreat ceremony honoring the crew of an Air Force CV-22B Osprey that crashed nearly three months ago in southern Japan, killing all aboard.

Military families, friends bond over Taylor Swift as Eras Tour comes to Tokyo

American pop icon Taylor Swift performed the first of four sold-out concerts this week at the Tokyo Dome, and the audience did not lack for fans from the U.S. military.