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Salute your 2024 DODEA graduate in Stripes Grad Tab; Japan deadline May 13

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

Travel

Exploring Japan: Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower

When you think of New York City, the Empire State Building might come to mind. When Japanese people think of Tokyo, not one, but two towering structures come to mind— Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree.

Travel

Explore Hokuriku where Japanese tradition and culture meet

Hokuriku Sanken, or the three prefectures of Hokuriku region, sit in the central northern area of Japan’s mainland facing the Sea of Japan.

Travel

VIDEO: Take a slide with Godzilla at Kurihama Flower World in Yokosuka

As the fine weather continues and the temperatures cool, fall in Japan is a good time to go out and enjoy some nature.


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Photo Of VIDEO: Okukuji in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture a great tourist attraction year-round 

Travel

VIDEO: Okukuji in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture a great tourist attraction year-round 

Hidden away at the northeastern end of Kanto Plain, Ibaraki Prefecture’s Okukuji area boasts beautiful waterfalls, the country’s largest pedestrian suspension bridge and plenty more.

Photo Of Craft beer fest serving up suds and fun near Yokosuka NB May 10-19

Food & Drink

Craft beer fest serving up suds and fun near Yokosuka NB May 10-19

German beer, food and culture enthusiasts in Yokosuka, rejoice! The Yokosuka Oktoberfest in Spring is running at Verny Park from May 10 through May 19.


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Photo Of Japan Kitchen: Easy recipes for soymilk and tofu

Food & Drink

Japan Kitchen: Easy recipes for soymilk and tofu

In these strange times, many of us are going back to our kitchens to rediscover long-lost domestic arts like bread baking (if you are lucky enough to find yeast and flour!), experimenting with fermentation, and making our own everyday staples – in my case, I’ve gone back to baking my own yeast bread, making tofu and fermenting my own yogurt and pickles at home.

Photo Of VIDEO| The wonders of Japanese convenience stores

Food & Drink

VIDEO| The wonders of Japanese convenience stores

Located throughout Japan, convenience stores sell virtually everything you need in daily life.

Photo Of VIDEO: Battle like a samurai at kendo experience in Japan, Okinawa

Travel

VIDEO: Battle like a samurai at kendo experience in Japan, Okinawa

Viewers of FX’s recent hit drama Shōgun might have seen some epic on-screen battles and wondered what it’s like to don armor and battle it out with bamboo swords.

Photo Of Fun in Japan: Ziplining through Hakone’s beautiful forest

Travel

Fun in Japan: Ziplining through Hakone’s beautiful forest

Hakone is a beautiful town in a mountainous region blessed with impressive views of Mt. Fuji over Lake Ashinoko.

Photo Of Fun in Japan: Yokota’s Friendship Festival returns May 18-19

Community News

Fun in Japan: Yokota’s Friendship Festival returns May 18-19

A popular cross-cultural event, Yokota Friendship Festival, aka Nichibei Yukosai, returns on May 18-19.

Photo Of VIDEO: Japan Kitchen: Easy recipe for famous CoCo's curry

Food & Drink

VIDEO: Japan Kitchen: Easy recipe for famous CoCo's curry

The recipe below is meant to replicate your favorite CoCo’s curry sauce and, best of all, it can be personalized with whatever ingredients you enjoy

Photo Of Bright colza flowers create dreamy landscape near Misawa AB

Travel

Bright colza flowers create dreamy landscape near Misawa AB

While the lovely spring continues in Aomori, the northern extreme area of mainland Japan, colza flowers are currently in full bloom about one hour away from Misawa Air Base.

Photo Of VIDEO: Eating in Japan: How to properly use chopsticks

Food & Drink

VIDEO: Eating in Japan: How to properly use chopsticks

You may have difficulty using them, but before giving up and asking for knife and fork, take a look at this video and practice.

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