Panda Express opens at Yokota Air Base, drawing early crowds and marking first U.S. military location in Japan with a drive-thru option.

U.S. Army officials at Camp Zama, near Tokyo, issued the alert for Hana Lilly Stefina and asked community members to share the information and report any sightings immediately.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force spotted the 10 Russian vessels at 11 p.m. Tuesday about 30 miles northwest of Iriomote Island.

Service members at Yokota Air Base have unveiled a commemorative patch design ahead of the installation’s 50th annual Friendship Festival, one of the largest open-base events hosted by the U.S. military in Japan.

The aircraft carrier, along with its crew of about 3,100 people, quietly departed the home of the U.S. 7th Fleet over the weekend, likely for sea trials ahead of its annual patrol.

Clinics at Yokota Air Base expect reduced appointment availability due to staffing shortages linked to global combat operations and the annual permanent change of station season, according to an announcement by the 374th Medical Group.

The naval hospital at Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan shut down following a report of a suspicious package that was deemed no threat several hours later.

Council members from eight surrounding municipalities and the Tokyo Municipal Government recently toured Yokota Air Base together for the first time in an effort to better understand the installation’s mission and capabilities.

Hikers climbing Japan’s Mount Fuji this summer on the Yoshida trail can expect “strict” inspection of their clothing and gear in an effort to reduce accidents and rescues involving those who are not properly equipped.

Two student teams from Department of Defense Education Activity schools on Okinawa were recognized for their projects in the inaugural Presidential AI Challenge.