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Travel

Big fun on Japan’s tiny Enoshima Island

Enoshima Island, near the old samurai capital of Kamakura, is a must-see for tourists visiting the area.

Education

US military families join Japanese school tradition near Yokota Air Base

The arrival of spring and the blooming of cherry blossoms marked a milestone for Japanese students this month, as families across the country participated in “nyugakushiki,” or school entrance ceremonies, to celebrate the beginning of the school year.

Food & Drink

Taste of Japan: 'Maid Cafe in Akihabara not anime fantasy I imagined'

In the anime otaku geek world, the legendary “maid café” is a dream for those visiting Japan for the first time. The maid café is well known in the anime world as a popular dining facility in different genres of anime and manga.

Travel

Exploring Japan: My bicycling experience in Land of Rising Sun 

Years ago when I was stationed in South Korea as a junior enlisted soldier, one of the things I disliked was not being able to own a POV.


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Education

Show some love for your 2025 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.

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Community News

Share your ink in Pacific Tattoo magazine

Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine!


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Food & Drink

VIDEO: Taste of Japan: Cookin’ up Kabocha Korokke

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

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Travel

VIDEO: Enjoy a virtual hike in Japan at Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center in Fujinomiya

The Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center Shizuoka in Fujinomiya City is within a 2.5-hour drive from most military bases in the Kanto Plain and is a great place to learn about the majestic symbol of Japan.

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Travel

VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Nice stroll in Nagoya City

Situated along the Pacific coast on central Honshu and a 5-hour drive from Kanto Plain is Nagoya, the fourth largest city of Japan with over 2.3 million people.

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Food & Drink

Too much to drink? Japanese have cure for hangover!

Turmeric, or “ukon” in Japanese, is a kind of ginger, known as a spice for Indian curry, and in Japan, it is mostly recognized as a food that can help avoid hangover.

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Travel

VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Enjoy Toyama’s traditional townscapes in Inami and Iwase

In the Hokuriku region, central northern part of Honshu, Toyama Prefecture is a treasure box of impressive unique traditional townscapes.

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Travel

VIDEO: Fun at Yugawara Man-yo Park in Kanagawa, Japan

Yugawara City in Kanagawa Prefecture is very close to tourist hotspot Hakone.

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Food & Drink

Table manners matter in Japan: Proper way to eat with chopsticks

Any meal in Japan is sure to include some form of chopsticks. Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries.

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Travel

Get ready for Golden Week in Japan

Golden Week in Japan can mean busy roads, trains and attractions. The string of consecutive holidays is a popular time for sightseeing and travel. Be prepared!

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