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1 week ago | 
okinawa.stripes.com | Jun Sakahira
If you have been to ball games in the U.S., I’m sure you enjoyed not only the game, but also the atmosphere each ballpark has to offer. For a baseball fanatic like me who has been to 17 different stadiums in the U.S. and all 12 of the Japanese stadiums, just going to a new one is a fun experience. What are stadiums like in Japan?
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2 weeks ago | 
korea.stripes.com | Jun Sakahira
McDonald’s Korea (Parmesan Burgers) McDonald’s Korea has launched two new limited-time menu items, both featuring a creamy Parmesan sauce. The two burgers are: 1955 Creamy Parmesan Burger – 10,000 won Quarter Pounder Cheese Creamy Parmesan Burger – 9,400 won Both items include a thick beef patty, curly fries, and the new Parmesan-based sauce.
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2 weeks ago | 
japan.stripes.com | Satsuki Iwasawa |Jun Sakahira
(Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs) MISAWA AB – As military members and families prepare to receive their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure they have everything they need for a smooth move. The Exchange’s online PCS headquarters has resources for every step of the move.
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2 weeks ago | 
korea.stripes.com | Jun Sakahira
Seoul will offer traditional Korean liquor experiences for foreign residents and tourists from June 12 to July 11 through brewery tours and special tasting classes. The program, designed to showcase the taste and cultural significance of traditional alcohol, will run every Thursday and Friday at select locations.
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3 weeks ago | 
korea.stripes.com | Jun Sakahira
Starting in June, Busan City will pilot a program allowing companion dogs on designated lawn areas in major parks across the city. The initiative will run through October in collaboration with 16 district offices and the Busan Facilities Corporation. Previously, pets were not permitted on park lawns.
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1 month ago | 
korea.stripes.com | Jun Sakahira
‘Cine Museum Busan,’ an immersive movie-themed experience zone on the second floor of the Busan Cinema Center, has opened. Covering 338 square meters, the new space is divided into six themed halls, each offering unique interactive attractions inspired by Busan’s cinematic heritage and global film culture.
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2 months ago | 
korea.stripes.com | Jun Sakahira
BAMA 2025 (City of Busan) The beloved exhibition that drew 150,000 visitors at Seoul’s Hangaram Design Museum, Michel Delacroix Solo Exhibition, is making its way to Busan. The Busan Gallery Association announced that the 14th Busan International Gallery Art Fair (BAMA), taking place in 2025, will feature a special spotlight exhibition on French painter Michel Delacroix.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
okinawa.stripes.com | Jun Sakahira
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Merritt, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, enters an RC-135 Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. Merritt conducted maintenance inside the RC-135 to ensure systems continue to have high quality signals to ensure mission success and provide intelligence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
korea.stripes.com | Jun Sakahira
(Seoul Metropolitan Government) The Seoul Metropolitan Government is offering eco-friendly weddings at World Cup Park through the ‘Saerok Wedding’ program, running from March to November. This initiative encourages sustainable wedding practices by minimizing disposable wedding supplies and promoting public transportation for guests.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
korea.stripes.com | Christopher Green |Jun Sakahira
Carnitas tacos at Eatus Mexican Grill in Seoul, South Korea. (Christopher Green, Stripes Korea) In a city as large and vibrant as Seoul, there’s always something new and exciting waiting around every corner. One of the best parts about visiting Seoul is that there is something for everyone, especially when it comes to food. The variety that you find in the city seems endless. Which is how I found “Eatus Mexican Grill”.
