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Elegant Gujo Hachiman Castle highlights central Japan

Located in the mountainous Gifu region in the center part of mainland Japan, Gujo Hachiman is an attractive castle town filled with a classical rural feel.
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Culinary trip of a lifetime to Kochi, Shikoku Island

The Japanese language is filled with a lot of beautiful, almost poetic words which carry a deep meaning.
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Yamagata's natural, cultural attractions

Situated in the Northeastern part of Japan, Yamagata offers plenty of natural and cultural attractions throughout the seasons.
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Hang out at Yokosuka's Monkey Island

Monkey Island, or Sarushima in Japanese, is the largest uninhabited natural island in Tokyo Bay. The island is located a mile off Yokosuka Naval Base and is considered by locals to be the symbol of the city.
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Listen up! Some super concerts to be held in Japan!

Editor's note: There are lots of great concerts coming up in the next several months. So get off the couch and check one out. (This was updated August 17)
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Look what's happening on your base!

Editor's note: Many events, trips, classes, games, and much more are happening on base, so take a look! Events are as accurate as possible at press time. Since times or event schedules can change, please verify events before attending. (This was updated Aug 15)
A U.S.-bound plane is parked at a gate at Narita International Airport in Japan, March 9, 2019. AARON KIDD/STARS AND STRIPES
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DOD processed almost a billion dollars in improper travel payments in three years

The Defense Department’s travel system processed more than $965 million in improper payments in fiscal years 2016 through 2018, according to a government report released Thursday.
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Bon Odori Festival near Yokota AB Sept. 7

On Saturday, September 7, 2019, we will hold our internationally popular Bon Odori Festival in Friendship Park in Fussa City near Yokota Air Base, Tokyo.
Photos by Takahiro Takiguchi
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Yokohama AsoBuild, home to various attractions

Founded in March 2019, AsoBuild is a new type of entertainment building offering various hands-on attractions and the latest projection-mapping technologies.
View of the Giant Sky River, straight and slalom sliders from the wave pool at Tokyo's Yomiuri Land, open through Sept. 16. (YOMIURI LAND)
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Beat the heat at these water parks and pools in Japan

TOSHIMAEN SWIMMING POOL (Tokyo): Through Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., close July 1-5, Aug. 8-12 and Sep.
Photos by Takahiro Takiguchi
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Here’s the scoop! These museums full of poop!

There was nothing but poo all over the place. And children of all ages (including ones with beards and graying hair) were enjoying stepping on piles of poo while gleefully shouting “POOOOO!” at the top of their lungs.
Photos by Takahiro Takiguchi
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Cutting-edge auto technology at Nissan gallery

Motorheads, here’s another great place you won’t want to miss – the Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery near Yokohama Station.
Photos courtesy of ©Sasebo
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Celebrate summer with lights, fireworks near Sasebo Aug. 23-24

A 30-minute drive from Sasebo Naval Base, Emukae Town is known for “Emukae Sento Matsuri,” it’s vibrant summer festival (thousands of lights festival).
Photos by Sarah B. Hodge
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Wa no Akari x Hyakudan Kaidan: An illuminating celebration of Japan’s summer festivals

Hotel Gajoen’s “Wa no Akari x Hyakudan Kaidan” illumination, now in its fifth year, features illuminated arts and crafts by more than 40 individuals and organizations in celebration of Japan’s traditional arts, crafts and colorful summer festivals.
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Get off base and enjoy these events in Japan!

There's a lot of stuff happening off base, so read below and then head off for some fun! (This was updated Aug. 13)
Staff at Camp Zama's International Tours and Travel help customers book a travel package at the agency's office Aug. 5. Camp Zama's ITT was named this year's best travel agency in the small garrison category in the Stars and Stripes newspaper's annual "Best of the Pacific" poll, the results of which were announced in July. (Photo Credit: Kimberly Lopes, U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs)
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Camp Zama's ITT named best small garrison travel agency

Camp Zama's International Tours and Travel was named this year's best travel agency in the small garrison category in the Stars and Stripes newspaper's annual "Best of the Pacific" poll.