There are a dozen ski resorts in and around Yuzawa, one of the most accessible snow sports destinations for U.S. troops stationed in or near Japan’s capital and a regular stop for base outdoor recreation day and weekend bus trips.

The Maansan Trail offers those at Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base an easy, refreshing winter hike not too far away.

The Niigata, an information center a short walk from Ginza Station in Tokyo, opened in August and includes a restaurant and sake and craft shops and hosts events promoting tourism in the western Japanese prefecture.

With a lineup packed with legendary acts and fan favorites, PUNKSPRING promises two unforgettable days of high-energy, raucous performances in Osaka and Tokyo.

The closest and most accessible ski resort to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is Megahira Ski Resort, just over a 1½-hour drive depending on road conditions. It’s not a destination resort, but if you’re stationed in southern Japan, the convenience and cost of the lift passes make it worthwhile.

The 599 Museum at the base of Mount Takao is a natural history experience awaiting discovery — with the benefit of free admission.

With interactive displays about fossils, geology and biology, Seoul’s Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is a surefire hit for adults and children interested in the natural world.

Nagatoro, a small, picturesque town in Chichibu city, features the hiker-friendly Mount Hodo and boasts plenty of other touristy activities to enjoy.

This year’s Tokyo Comic Con has even more big-name celebrities and iconic movie props than ever, some on display for the first time.

Immersive Fort Tokyo is a huge, indoor theme park that opened in March in a 323,000-square-foot shopping mall. Inside, visitors may lose themselves in a world of stories created by actors.