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Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan hosts 2024 Fuji Friendship Festival on October 20

Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan is hosting the 2024 Fuji Friendship Festival, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, 12 - 8 P.M. 

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Taste of Japan: Take tastebuds on trip to Vietnam near Tokyo’s old fish market

Tsukiji is known for fresh catches and restaurants serving mouthwatering sushi.

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VIDEO: Traditional indigo dyeing in Kawaguchi 

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

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Get away to Hokkaido: Summer fun in Hakodate

Japan has beautiful architecture all around the country with rich history, fun seasonal events and great local specialties.


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Miyagi Food Guide: From luscious beef to fresh seafood

Miyagi has no shortage of excellent food. With blessings from both the land and sea, the prefecture is home to a delectable array of seafood and agricultural produce.

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Visit an elegantly retro cafe in Tokyo at Coffee Sakan Shu

Coffee Sakan Shu offers a refined coffee experience that balances old-world charm with contemporary indulgence.


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Don’t judge Sapporo ramen shop by its cover

After falling in love with Sapporo on our first trip earlier this year, we decided to head back to escape the Kanto’s summer heat.

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Get Away to Hokkaido: Inexpensive trip to Sapporo

When it comes to planning a vacation, I always worry about how much I can spend while I’m away.

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VIDEO: History on the walls at Stars and Stripes

Next year, Stars and Stripes Pacific will be celebrating its 80th anniversary.

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Get away to Hokkaido: Day trip to Otaru

Fellow Stripes Japan writer Takahiro Takiguchi recommended I visit Otaru while I was around Sapporo.

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Taste of Tokyo: Celebrate SpongeBob at CAFE Secret Recipe in Shibuya until Nov. 4

Many people across the world grew up watching SpongeBob SquarePants. Well, now you can dive into the world firsthand!

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: There’s no place like Nikko

Nikko is a great getaway for natural beauty, history, hot springs and entertainment.

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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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