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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.

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VIDEO: Japan Kitchen: Cookin’ up Kabocha Korokke

Kabocha korokke, is a common and very popular bento meal item.

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Uncover King Tut at Yokohama museum from Dec. 13

Since the discovery of the untouched tomb of Tutankhamen in Egypt in 1922, mystery has surrounded the revelation of the mummy of young pharaoh within.


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Food & Drink

Taste of Japan: Oden, Japan's scrumptious winter soul food

It is a meal of boiling things like chopped radish and eggs, or tasty chikuwa fish cakes in a soy sauce or kombu soup stock for a long time to gain flavor.

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TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY opening in March 2025

JR East’s largest mixed-use development promises to transform Takanawa into a cultural hub.


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Food & Drink

Easy Japanese recipes! Cooking oden - Japanese hot pot

Welcome to the first of a series of articles spotlighting select Japanese recipes from the new anime series, Isekai Izakaya Nobu!

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: A pleasant autumn stroll in scenic Iida City

Situated in the valley between Japan’s Chuo and Southern Alps, Iida is a tiny, but scenic castle city with plenty of natural and historical attractions.

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Wasabi: 13 curious things you never knew about Japan’s most famous condiment!

Love it or hate it, wasabi is one of the more well-known condiments served with Japanese cooking, most commonly served with sushi.

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The best Japanese citrus fruits to eat

Full flavor profiles and serving recommendations

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Celebrate holidays in Japan with your favorite Mexican dishes

Living in Japan, there are many times when I miss my mom’s cooking.

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Submit photos for Welcome to the Pacific magazine by Jan. 22, 2025

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?In May 2025, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!

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Let Stars and Stripes customize T-shirts, tote bags for you!

Stars and Stripes’ Printshop now offers customized T-shirts and tote bags.

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Job Opening at Stars and Stripes: Multimedia, Digital, and Programmatic Sales Contractor

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for multimedia and digital sales? Stars and Stripes is looking for independent contractors to join our team, working in Tokyo, Seoul, Okinawa, or Singapore.

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