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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Meet Sazae-san at Sakura-Shinmachi in Tokyo

Sakura-Shinmachi in south-central Tokyo is a quiet residential area bordered by the Tamagawa River on its western edge.

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VIDEO: Pokémon GO in real life with themed manhole covers in Japan, Okinawa

Among them are the growing numbers of Pokémon-themed manhole covers around the mainland and Okinawa.

News

VIDEO: Japan’s business card etiquette

In Japan, “meishi,” or business cards, are an ever-important tool for Japanese salarymen.

Travel

Rules for riding e-scooters in Japan

With the recent uptick of violations and accidents involving e-scooters in Japan, I realized it might be time to catch up on the rules and regulations of using these vehicles.


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Travel

VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Visiting Great Buddha in Kamakura

Kamakura is Japan’s oldest samurai capital and a top-notch attraction. Here you’ll find Daibutsu, or Great Buddha.

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Education

Show some love for your 2026 DODEA graduate in Stripes Grad Tab; Japan deadline May 15

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.


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Month of the Military Child

MC Perry PS, Ms. Henry, 1st Grade

Month of the Military Child Submissions by MC Perry PS 1st Graders.

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Month of the Military Child

Sollar ES, Ms. Andrews, 6th Grade

Month of the Military Child submissions by Sollars Elementary School 6th graders.

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Month of the Military Child

Mendel ES, Mrs. Whidby, 1st Grade

Month of the Military Child Submissions by Joan K. Mendel ES 1st Graders.

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Month of the Military Child

John O. Arnn ES, Mr. Greenman, 1st Grade

Month of the Military Child Submissions by John O. Arnn ES 1st graders.

Photo Of VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Trendy Tokyo shopping, dining district filled with French, Edo vibes in Kagurazaka

Travel

VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Trendy Tokyo shopping, dining district filled with French, Edo vibes in Kagurazaka

Located in the center of Tokyo and a short 20-minute train ride from Hardy Barracks, Kagurazaka is a fashionable shopping and dining district where traditional Japanese and elegant French feels coexist.

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Travel

Bathing in Japan: Difference between Japanese sento and onsen

Most foreigners believe that all public baths are onsen. But that’s not true. There is another type of public bath, sento, that also offers you opportunities to take a good soak.

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Food

Taste of Japan: Whipping up wasabi tofu milk gelato

When it comes to Japanese ice cream flavors, green tea reigns supreme. But why not try the sweet stuff with another wafu green ingredient?

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Food

VIDEO: Vintage Japanese vending machines near Camp Zama take you back in time

Japan is known as the land of the vending machines. Traveling around you’ll find that many offer hot and cold drinks and some even serve as wifi spots during times of emergency.

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