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10 of Japan’s weirdest events: Find out how to check out these bizarre festivals

Abroad, Japan has an image as a country filled with strange things. Any visitor or local will tell you that many of these stereotypes are overinflated, but you may be surprised to learn of these decidedly weird festivals and events.

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Nature, art and koi fish at Tokyo’s UWS Aquarium Ga-Kyo in Odaiba

Experience the beauty of nature, Zen and Japanese traditions at a new art aquarium in Tokyo’s Odaiba.

Food & Drink

Birria blitz in Japan: Three great Tokyo-area spots to dig into tasty, trendy tacos

Mexican birria tacos have been gaining popularity on the street food scene in the States for a few years.

Food & Drink

Nepalese-Indian restaurant Gorkha Palace near Yokosuka NB sailors’ delight

Just a minute’s walk from Yokosuka Naval Base’s Womble Gate, a popular Nepalese-Indian restaurant offers a home to American sailors and local Japanese with its tasty fare and casual atmosphere.


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Time to vote for Stars and Stripes’ Best of the Pacific 2025

A new year is upon us, and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!

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How ramen became instant lunchtime hit in Japan

It’s lunchtime and you’re looking for something quick and cheap to eat. But you have your eyes and mind set on either a big bowl of noodles, a hamburger, or curry and rice.


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Tattoos? no problem: My first soak in Japanese public bath

In Japan, tattoos, or irezumi, are frowned upon. Many consider them markings of criminals and gangsters.

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Aizu: Walking in footsteps of samurai warriors

Aizu, in Fukushima Prefecture’s western side, is a wonderful region.

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‘Lover’s shrines’ in Yokosuka to grant Valentine’s wishes

It’s that time again to grab that box of chocolates and surprise your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day.

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Sculpting a trip to Sapporo, Hokkaido

Hundreds of gigantic, eye-catching castles, shrines, Disney characters and Darth Vader of Star Wars will be shining February in the winter sunlight in Sapporo, the capital of Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido.

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Top 6 amazing places people proposed around Japan

Going on holiday is always an exciting time, and you come back with beautiful memories and an urge to come back.

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Education

Month of the Military Children: Military children, tell us your story!

Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this. Seriously! So, please put down your iPad, iPhone or other digital device for the next couple of minutes. You’ll survive, and I promise no one will take them.

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You’re the chopsticks to my sushi!: Craft easy, kawaii Japan-themed Valentines

Do you love sushi? Or Valentine’s Day? How about Sushi Valentines?! We are currently living in the land of sushi and Japan goes crazy for Valentine’s Day.

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Food & Drink

Taste of Japan: Enjoy authentic Sichuan mapo tofu in Ginza

Kamonka serves up delicious Chinese dishes in a beautiful dining hall just a five-minute walk from Ginza Station of both Tokyo Metro’s Hibiya and Chiyoda-lines.

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