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Eel away the summer heat: In Japan, July 19 marks start of cooling off with tender unagi

Another option, eating unagi freshwater eel, is a favorite among locals since the grilled and sauced delicacy is thought to help curb summer heat and fatigue. 

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Japan’s Kanto Plain exits rain season with warm, muggy temps to continue

The rain season is finally over in many parts of mainland Japan. Officials with the Japanese Meteorological Agency declared the Kanto, Yamanashi, Nagano, Hokuriku and southern Tohoku regions to be out of the wet tsuyu climate on July 18.

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VIDEO: No monkeys, but Monkey Island off Yokosuka coast great fun in Japan

A mile off Yokosuka Naval Base’s shore you’ll find Sarushima, or Monkey Island. Unfortunately, the name is where the relation to monkeys ends.

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Oshino Village in Yamanashi: Exploring home of pure water in Japan

Oshino Village is home to a set of eight ponds that were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013.


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VIDEO: Fun in Japan: Traditional indigo dyeing in Kawaguchi 

Experience the tradition of indigo-dyeing near Lake Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture.

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VIDEO: Take virtual hike in Japan at Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center in Fujinomiya

The Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center Shizuoka in Fujinomiya City is within a 2.5-hour drive from most military bases in the Kanto Plain and is a great place to learn about the majestic symbol of Japan.


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Video: Stray into Jurassic, feudal ages near Fukui Station in Japan

A 3.5-hour train ride from Tokyo, Fukui Prefecture is known as Dinosaur kingdom as 80 percent of Japan’s dinosaur fossils are found in the prefecture.

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Table manners matter in Japan: Proper way to eat with chopsticks

Any meal in Japan is sure to include some form of chopsticks. Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries.

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Share your ink in Stars and Stripes’ 2025 Pacific Tattoo magazine!

Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine!

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VIDEO: Stray into Tokyo in 1860s at former Iwasaki Residence near Ueno

Near the bustling Ueno Park, there is a historical building on a quiet hilltop among trees, inviting visitors to step back in time and explore the legacy of one of Japan’s richest families.

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Take road trip on Japan highway for Miyagi’s gyutan grilled beef tongue

Japan’s rest areas are more than just gas stations and bathrooms. Many offer an extensive assortment of local foods, souvenirs and more.

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Taste of Japan: Sushi, price right at Sushizanmai in Roppongi

Sushi is one of the most popular washoku dishes in Japan. No matter where you go in the country, you’ll have plenty of options of fresh sushi and sashimi spots to choose from.

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Enjoy game for lunch near Hardy Barracks in Tokyo

There’s no denying that Tokyo’s food scene has a variety of options for even the pickiest of diners.

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Fun in Hokkaido, Japan: Day trip to Otaru

Fellow Stripes Japan writer Takahiro Takiguchi recommended I visit Otaru while I was around Sapporo.

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