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GENTLE Sushi Bar in Tokyo: The omakase experience you’ve been searching for

There is nothing like watching a chef prepare sushi to perfection right before your eyes.

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Cool down at Veedol Beach near Misawa AB!

The summer heat is reaching peak levels and many are heading to the coast in search of an escape from the steamy city.

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Tasting Tokyo: Try top-notch Japanese tonkatsu in Meguro

Only a 15-minute walk from the museum and park, you’ll find a top-notch tonkatsu restaurant.

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Take a tour of Tokyo’s legendary warriors

Layered between the civic surfaces of Tokyo’s metropolitan landscapes lies a flood-soaked history of warfare, battle, pride and honor.


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VIDEO: Explore the world of modelmaking, Tamiya plamodels at Okinawa’s Urasoe Art Museum 

“Tamiya Ten,” which runs till Aug. 29 and is hosted by major plastic model maker Tamiya, features an extensive history of modelmaking in Japan.

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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: Getaway to mellow Minna Island

Unwind on Minna Island off Okinawa’s Motobu Peninsula.


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Experience Japanese summer at HOTEL TAVINOS’ festivals

Summer festival games and ring toss world match.

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VIDEO: Meet with 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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Feel old Japan at Nikko Edo Wonderland

When you think of Japan, images of samurai, ninja, geisha and Kabuki actors may come to mind. But, many of these figures didn’t appear in Japan until the Edo Era from 1603 to 1867.

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Tips on riding the bus

Folks, if you haven't tried taking a public bus in Japan, we gotcha covered here. Don't be afraid, get out and explore!

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King of Karaoke: Japanese import keeps world singing

Standing up in front of a crowd at a bar on karaoke night might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but this cultural phenomenon has been around for a long time and continues to draw in new fans.

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2024 Best of the Pacific winners in Japan

2024 Best of the Pacific winners in Japan

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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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Stars and Stripes can help you customize calendars!

Have a favorite family photo, snapshot of an adorable pet or a picture that just makes you smile? Or maybe you want to do something special for your unit or or office staff? Why not customize a calendar!

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