Story by Noriko Kudo | U.S. Army Garrison - Japan | 09.19.2025
ZAMA, Japan – Yuko Matsubara has served a budget technician for the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation at Camp Zama for more than 20 years. This summer, she had a new experience: hosting an American high school student in her home for two weeks....
Story by Noriko Kudo | U.S. Army Garrison - Japan | 08.08.2025
U.S. Army Garrison Japan and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force co-hosted the 66th Bon Odori Festival held here Aug. 2, welcoming over 16000 visitors....
Story by Noriko Kudo | U.S. Army Garrison - Japan | 07.10.2025
CAMP ZAMA, Japan – Camp Zama volunteers joined local students at Zama City Hall on June 29 for a day of English-language practice, cultural exchange and games ahead of an upcoming sister city visit....
Story by Noriko Kudo | U.S. Army Garrison - Japan | 07.08.2025
CAMP ZAMA, Japan – More than 16,000 visitors came to Camp Zama June 28 to join the festivities during the installation’s Independence Day celebration, which included live music, games, refreshments, fireworks and more....
Story by Noriko Kudo | U.S. Army Garrison - Japan | 07.01.2025
CAMP ZAMA, Japan – Pfc. Franck Karel Penga Nkweya’s aspirations of Army service took root long before he set foot in America, and he attributes his journey to hard work, dedication and loyalty....
Story by Noriko Kudo | U.S. Army Garrison - Japan | 06.30.2025
CAMP ZAMA, Japan – Pfc. Franck Karel Penga Nkweya’s aspirations of Army service took root long before he set foot in America, and he attributes his journey to hard work, dedication and loyalty...
Story by Noriko Kudo | U.S. Army Garrison - Japan | 06.05.2025
CAMP ZAMA, Japan – As the Army’s 250th birthday celebration approaches, a Soldier and leader here took time to reflect on his life and military career, which are woven into the very fabric of service....
Story by Noriko Kudo | U.S. Army Garrison - Japan | 06.04.2025
ZAMA, JAPAN – American military community members experienced an integral part of Japanese (agri)culture by joining a rice-planting event June 1 in a locally owned rice field near the U.S. Army’s Camp Zama....
