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SENSE ISLAND / LAND 2024: Experience and enjoy a new side of Yokosuka through art Oct. 26-Dec. 15

The first “Sense Island - Sarushima Dark Museum” was held in 2019 on the uninhabited island of Sarushima.

Food & Drink

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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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Miyazaki, Japan

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes.

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Taste of Japan: Surrender to the garlic with juicy hamburger steak meal in Yokosuka

Thanks to its surroundings, Yokosuka is a treasure box of restaurants serving up delicious meals using local produce and fresh fish.


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Photo Of VIDEO: Traditional indigo dyeing in Kawaguchi 

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VIDEO: Traditional indigo dyeing in Kawaguchi 

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

Photo Of VIDEO: Fun in Japan: Enjoy tealeaf-picking near Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya

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VIDEO: Fun in Japan: Enjoy tealeaf-picking near Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya

At the foot of Mt. Fuji, Fujinomiya City in Shizuoka Prefecture offers an impressive view of vast bright green tea fields spreading against the backdrop of the majestic mountain.


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Photo Of Rainbow Flower Festival: Rows of floral beauty at the Fuji Motosuko Resort through Oct. 14

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Rainbow Flower Festival: Rows of floral beauty at the Fuji Motosuko Resort through Oct. 14

Yamanashi’s Fuji Motosuko Resort is home to one of the best events on the spring flower calendar in Japan – the Fuji Shibazakura Festival.

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Food & Drink

How ramen became instant lunchtime hit in Japan

It’s lunchtime and you’re looking for something quick and cheap to eat. But you have your eyes and mind set on either a big bowl of noodles, a hamburger, or curry and rice.

Photo Of A tale of two temples: A visit to Oita’s Fuki-ji Temple

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A tale of two temples: A visit to Oita’s Fuki-ji Temple

Even aficionados of the architectural delights of Kamakura – and if you love Japan, you probably are – might not be acquainted with Sugimoto-dera.

Photo Of VIDEO: U.S. Soldiers, civilians experience thrilling world of Japanese drift culture at event at Mobara Twin Circuit in Chiba, Japan

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VIDEO: U.S. Soldiers, civilians experience thrilling world of Japanese drift culture at event at Mobara Twin Circuit in Chiba, Japan

The deafening roar of revving car engines. Spinning tires spitting tufts of white smoke. The acrid smell of burnt rubber. These sights, sounds and smells are the hallmarks of the thrilling world of Japanese drift culture.

Photo Of Longtime Kure bartender offers friendly setting to homesick Americans

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Longtime Kure bartender offers friendly setting to homesick Americans

For U.S. military personnel longing for home while stationed in Japan, the Kure Harbor Club here seeks to feed their craving for American life.

Photo Of Taste of Japan: Nagoya’s ‘morning service’ tradition a breakfast of champions

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Taste of Japan: Nagoya’s ‘morning service’ tradition a breakfast of champions

In Nagoya, “morning service” is a unique tradition at the local kissaten coffee shops.

Photo Of Stars and Stripes can help you customize T-shirts, tote bags!

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Stars and Stripes can help you customize T-shirts, tote bags!

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

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