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Here's the bloody truth, Japanese believe the red stuff determines personality

While stationed in Japan or Okinawa, you may have had what seemed like an odd question presented to you by a stranger at some point.
“What is your blood type?”
While your blood type is extremely important to know for medical purposes, why would someone you just met ask you a question like this?

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When and how to tip, give gifts in Japan

For foreigners new to Japan, guidance toward tipping is usually pretty straightforward: You don’t tip in Japan.

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Japanese artist illustrates 7 differences between U.S., Japan

When it comes to culture and personality, Americans and Japanese are often said to be "completely opposite" - but what makes people say that?

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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese: Don’t forget your sunscreen

Before you hit the beach, try this phrase – “Hiyakedome wo wasurezuni!”

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Japan’s Ocean Day a celebration marking the start of summer vacation

Though Japan’s Umi-no-hi, or Ocean Day, on July 23 is observed as a national holiday, there is no official celebration for this unofficial start of the summer season for students.

Navy Lt. Caroline Mosher, a nurse anesthesia student at USU's Graduate School of Nursing, conducts "proof-of-concept" testing using the “COVID-19 Airway Management Isolation Chamber,” or CAMIC. (Photo courtesy of LtCol Robert Long)

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New invention helps protect healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic

If necessity and innovation are the driving forces behind invention, then the “COVID-19 Airway Management Isolation Chamber,” or CAMIC, is the perfect creation.

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TELL to invite you to “Talk”

Throughout the challenges brought on by COVID-19, TELL has been there for our community each and every day.

U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore

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Misawa, Kadena Airmen train at Draughon Range

Airmen assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron and the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducted close air support training at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15-17.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over a U.S. Navy EA-18G during a PACIFIC WEASEL exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. This exercise allowed the 35th Operations Group and the U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 209 (VAQ-209) to integrate and enhance interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Three airframes, one mission: Misawa PAC Weasel

Members of the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, the 610th Air Control Flight, U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 209 and Patrol Squadron One, executed Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL at Misawa Air Base, Japan, over Draughon Range, June 19, 2020.

Summer means spending more time enjoying outdoor activities. The CDC has recommendations for safely spending time in public during the pandemic. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony L. Soto)

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Summer’s here – stay safe!

As many states enter various phases of reopening, families may wonder what they can do during the summer to have fun while protecting their health and the health of others in the middle of a pandemic.

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Mystique surrounds Japan's tattoo culture

Dragons, cherry blossoms and Buddha may bring a myriad of differing images to most minds. But mention Japanese tattoos and most people today will imagine these and other stylized images adorning the bodies of celebrities, athletes and military personnel around world.

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Coffee Connections returns to USO Yokota

Prior to Covid-19, USO Yokota hosted monthly military spouse coffee connections.

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Yokota Exchange partners with military relief funds to help Soldiers, Airmen in need

Helping those in need is always in season—and now Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can donate any amount to military relief funds year-round at the Yokota Exchange.

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Not a loner after all -- just a military spouse

Prior to writing this column, I had never taken a test like Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which has been used for decades in the military and other organizations to assess personality.

The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will be available for Air Force civilian employees starting July 15. (Courtesy graphic)

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Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey helps civilians voice their opinions

The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will be available for Air Force civilian employees starting July 15.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

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Earth, wind, and fire: Plan for health needs in emergencies

The COVID-19 pandemic has kept people close to home so they can avoid the contagious virus.