Enjoy breakfast or lunch surrounded by tropical plants in Darwin, Australia

A former Wesleyan Church that survived the World War II bombing of Darwin provides a shady spot for a bite to eat at Eva’s Cafe beneath a lush green canopy in Australia’s Northern Territory. The cafe has a selection of sandwiches, baked goods, salads, fruit juices and more, with the option of eating inside or on one of two large patios.

Zoo on Japan’s Izu Peninsula is well worth the drive from greater Tokyo

Donkeys, llamas and capybaras are among the 140 animals at Izu Shaboten Zoo, less than a three-hour drive from U.S. bases near the Japanese capital.

Taste farm-to-table quality dishes in Tokyo at Farm Basel near Yokota Air Base

Farm Basel serves fresh-picked vegetables and locally sourced dairy and beef in an agrarian complex surrounded by urban Tokyo. After your fresh, delicious meal you can check out the nearby Isonuma Milk and Beef Farm and Nakanishi Farm, a fruit and vegetable farm.

Long lines greet Yoshinoya customers during promotion starring Nintendo’s Kirby

One of Nintendo’s cutest — and hungriest — game characters is causing long lines outside Japan’s oldest beef bowl chain nationwide. Now through Aug. 31, Yoshinoya is offering a special Kirby set that includes the chain’s famous gyudon — thinly sliced beef and onions atop a bed of white rice

Find a seat and hang on for comedy and MX4D action at Toho Cinemas in Tokyo

A visit to cultural landmark Toho Cinemas Shinjuku, which is equipped with Motion EFX Theater, does not disappoint.

Experience a fancy, French-inspired meal with a view of Mount Fuji

Maison Kei in Gotemba offers a multicourse French dining experience with a view of Mount Fuji.

Meet fascinating and rare aquatic creatures on island in Hiroshima Bay

Itsukushima in Hiroshima Bay is known for its iconic floating torii, its forests and its wildlife. But the aquarium has some distinct claims to fame, including a unique species of porpoise.

‘Creepy and cute’: Phantom Exhibition explores quirkier aspects of Japanese culture

Maboroshi Hakurankai, or Phantom Exhibition, is a display of creepy, salacious and off-beat art in Ito city, south of Tokyo. The private exhibition has clowns, vintage toys and mannequins. It’s a perfect stop for anyone interested in the quirkier aspects of Japanese culture.

Golden State sushi rolls into the Land of Morning Calm

California Roll & Sushi in Pyeongtaek, just a five-minute drive from the main gate at Osan Air Base, specializes in sushi rolls that put an American twist on a Japanese mainstay.

Explore exotic gardens and meet lots of wildlife at Bear Tree Park in South Korea

The main attraction at Bear Tree Park in Sejong City is — you guessed it — the more than 100 bears of the Asia black and brown species.