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VIDEO: Yebisu Garden Place, old brewery with modern charm in Tokyo

In the heart of the metropolis, Ebisu is one of Tokyo’s most popular and desirable districts to live or to spend a fun day out.

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A guide to Japan’s family restaurant chains: Easy breezy family dining across the country

If you’re traveling to Japan with your entire family - particularly with little ones in tow - you may be wondering about quick, relatively inexpensive places to eat that cater to the whole crew.

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A new collectible souvenir for Japan visitors in 2026

If you’re the kind of traveler who likes bringing home something a little more meaningful than fridge magnets, Japan has a new collectible worth keeping an eye on.

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One-stop shopping at Laketown Aeon Mall in Saitama 

Back in the U.S. we have the Mall of America in Minneapolis, the largest mall in the States. Here In Japan, they have their own version called Laketown Aeon.


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VIDEO: Take tastebuds on Italian holiday with perfect pasta pomodoro recipe

If cooking isn’t your forte, but a nice meal is something you want to try to master, try pasta pomodoro! With a variety of tomato sauces available in your local commissary or grocery store, this dish is easy to cook and a tough one to mess up.

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Don’t skip Japan’s tasty burger chains

One December day I woke up and wanted a hamburger. Not a fancy hamburger, just a dry bun, squashed patty, spit of ketchup, and sprinkle of chopped onion. And maybe cheese. And fries. No soda.


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VIDEO: Hop on a double-decker open-top bus to tour the heart of Tokyo

When you PCS to a military base in Japan, you may want to take a quick one‑day trip to Tokyo, the nation’s capital.

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Gion Festival to be held July 1-31 in Kyoto

Enjoy centuries old traditions, lively parades, mouth-watering street food, and contagious fun at one of Japan’s most popular summertime festivals—Gion Matsuri in Kyoto.

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Cycling the Shimanami Kaido: A two-day journey across the Seto Inland Sea

In early March, I traveled the Shimanami Kaido, one of Japan’s most scenic cycling routes, with my friend.

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Get published in Stars and Stripes Destination Paradise magazine 2026-27

It’s time to book your flights and pack your bags to go on your next adventure! We know you love to travel as much as we do and being stationed in the Pacific provides great access to all the beautiful countries you never imagined you’d get to see.

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Unique udon near Hardy Barracks at noodle chain Tsurutontan

No matter the time of year, you’ll find Japan’s noodle shops stay busy with locals and tourists digging into their bowls.

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Netflix Shibuya Real Squid Game runs until July 20

Netflix’s global phenomenon Squid Game has arrived in Tokyo, with Netflix Shibuya Real Squid Game now open in Japan for the first time.

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Sakura-tei in Harajuku, Tokyo: The world’s largest okonomiyaki restaurant

Savor a variety of iron griddle eats in an artsy establishment.

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