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Fun in Japan: 26 best things to do in Niigata

Niigata sightseeing needs to be at the top of your bucket list if you’re a nature lover! Niigata is the fifth largest prefecture in Japan. Known for its scenic mountains and beautiful rice fields, it is situated on the Sea of Japan.

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VIDEO: Cooling off at Polar Science Museum in Tokyo’s Tachikawa

If you ever wondered what life is like in Antarctica, the Polar Science Museum in Tachikawa is a great place to visit.  

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Bike ride to AEON mall near Yokota AB

In Japan, AEON Malls are a great place to experience the local lifestyle. You can do grocery shopping, catch a movie and shop for electronics, clothes and materials for your hobbies.

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Tokyo’s Akihabara more than electronics, crowds, manga

Akihabara, the center of anime and maid cafes. Every time I added anime tattoo to my body, I fantasized about going to Akihabara. When I arrived I found there is not what I was expecting.


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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Tottori famous for sand dunes, birthplace of popular ‘Detective Conan’ manga

Tottori Prefecture is also the birthplace of manga artist Gosho Aoyama, who created the “Choto Mattete” and the “Detective Conan” series. And the prefecture is doing all it can to attract manga enthusiasts.

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My ‘Lucky Man’ adventure in Kobe, Japan

When I first heard of the Fuku Otoko, or Lucky Man Run, at Nishinomiya Shrine in Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture, I knew I wanted to give it a try.


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Ushikoi: Lean meat yakiniku specialist: Popular Tokyo yakiniku chain with athletes

The Ushikoi yakiniku brand is known as a lean meat (akami) specialist and currently operates across six Tokyo locations.

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Sakai’s hidden gem: Konpeito kingdom and the art of candy making: Discovering the charm of Japan’s colorful spiky sugar gems

Konpeito might be small, but it has a long and colorful history. This spiky sugar candy was brought to Japan by Portuguese traders in the 16th century and has since become a beloved part of Japanese sweets culture.

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VIDEO: Fun in Japan: Visit to tea farm in Fujinomiya City

In Japan, green tea is enjoyed in many forms, whether hot or cold or from loose leaves or tea bags. The art of brewing and serving tea is a delicate tradition that goes back to the 8th century.

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Share your ink in Pacific Tattoo magazine

Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine!

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Get published in this year’s Stars and Stripes Destination Paradise magazine

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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8 things foreigners should know when eating out in Japan

Since Japan is home to some of the richest, tastiest, most unique dishes in the world, eating out over here can be an amazing experience.

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Terrific Tottori!: Scenic prefecture a destination for outdoor lovers, manga maniacs

It’s fascinating to travel to one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and see how completely different life can be from the others. In my brief time in Japan, I have been to five prefectures.

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Aizu: Walking in footsteps of samurai warriors in Japan

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

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