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VIDEO: Visit Kabukiza to check out unique traditional performing art

To some, Kabuki might only be an incomprehensible stage performance featuring an all-male cast in elaborate kimonos and striking makeup dancing to traditional music or emoting in dramatic movement.

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VIDEO: Terrace Mall Shonan offers great shopping, refreshing time near Camp Zama, NAF Atsugi

In Tsujido, home to the scenic Shonan Beach, you can shop ‘til you drop at Terrace Mall Shonan, one of the largest shopping centers in the area.

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VIDEO: Stray into Tokyo in 1860s at former Iwasaki Residence near Ueno

Near the bustling Ueno Park, there is a historical building on a quiet hilltop among trees, inviting visitors to step back in time and explore the legacy of one of Japan’s richest families.

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VIDEO: Take some time to enjoy Odaiba, Tokyo’s modern, trendy coastal district

Off the Tokyo Port, Odaiba is an artificial island with many attractions to fill a whole day’s worth of sightseeing.


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Food & Drink

Japanese convenience store coffee ultimate guide: Lawson, 7-Eleven, or FamilyMart—which has the best coffee?

Coffee culture in Japan is no joke. There are countless cafes giving coffee connoisseurs plenty of choice for their next caffeine hit.

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Food & Drink

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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Job Opening at Stars and Stripes: Multimedia, Digital, and Programmatic Sales Contractor

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for multimedia and digital sales? Stars and Stripes is looking for independent contractors to join our team, working in Guam, mainland Japan, Okinawa, and Seoul, Korea.

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Best of Pacific

Your vote counts!: Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2026

It’s a new year 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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Food & Drink

Tasty soba-washoku joint near Kamakura’s Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

In picturesque Kamakura City where samurai heritage still touches some of the architecture and local attractions, you’ll find Tsuruhachi serving up some washoku Japanese dishes fit for a warrior headed to battle.

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VIDEO: Visiting Japan’s Great Buddha in Kamakura

Kamakura is Japan’s oldest samurai capital and a top-notch attraction. Here you’ll find Daibutsu, or Great Buddha.

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VIDEO: Ward off evil at Kawasaki temple

Founded in 1128, Heikenji Temple, also known as Kawasaki Daishi, is one of the most popular Buddhist temples in Japan’s Kanto Plain and a must-see attraction in Kawasaki City.

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Food & Drink

VIDEO: Meet cute small creatures at animal café near Camp Zama

Dogs, cats and other cute animals can provide stress-relief thanks to their lovable faces and gestures.

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