The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Museum opened on April 5, 2007, and is the only museum in Japan where you can board a real submarine. The JDS Akishio, commissioned in 1986, was in service until March 3, 2004.

Tumon’s Matapang Beach Park, almost dead center along Tumon Bay, offers crystal-clear waters, white sand and breathtaking views — but you might miss it if you don’t look closely.

Hikers planning to summit Mount Fuji — Japan’s highest mountain and a popular bucket-list destination — will pay more to access its most-used trails this year as prefectural governments raise fees.

A field of 300,000 canola flowers in Tokyo’s Hama Rikyu Gardens has reached full bloom ahead of the city’s cherry blossoms, which are expected to flower later this month.

Perched along the scenic coastline of Japan’s Iwate prefecture, the Taro Kanko Hotel once stood as a symbol of hospitality, offering guests views of the Pacific Ocean and the nearby Sannoiwa Rocks. But since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, it has been transformed into a poignant memorial.

For those traveling through Japan’s Iwate prefecture, a visit to Takata Matsubara Memorial Park for Tsunami Disaster and the Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum serves as more than a history lesson. It is an encounter with resilience, a tribute to those lost and a call to never forget.

Apple Changko Cafe near the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex transforms apples from a nearby orchard into fresh pies, tarts and turnovers.

The Fire-Walking Festival, or Saito Goma-Ku, held at the base of the sacred mountain of Takao, draws thousands of spectators each year. This year’s event is scheduled for March 9.

At Hanegi Park in Setagaya Ward, the annual plum blossom festival is underway, offering vibrant hues of pink, white and yellow amid a delightful fragrance. The event, which concludes in early March, marks the 46th season of celebrating ume in the area.

Guam’s Jamaican Grill offers a blend of traditional Chamorro cuisine and the sweet and spicy flavors of Montego Bay.