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Share your stories for our annual Destination Paradise magazine!

Times are tough and we’re finally starting to get a glimpse of a return to normalcy.
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MY FAVES: Japan day trips near your base

The Land of Rising Sun is home to many amazing tourist attractions. You may have been told to visit Kyoto and Nara, or an MWR tour may already have taken you on a trip to Mount Fuji.
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Park your car properly in Japan or pay price!

You are stationed in Japan for the first time. You just got your government driver’s license, purchased a car at the lemon lot, filed all the proper paperwork and paid road taxes.
And now you’re revved up to drive off base and explore Japan.
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Did you know?: Ema, plaques used as prayers and wishes in Shinto shrines

You may have noticed small wooden plaques with drawings of horses and Japanese characters hanging in the gardens of Shinto Shrines.
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Trash talk: Sorting your garbage in Japan

Do you find Japan’s garbage disposal system confusing? If so, you are not the only one! The rules of sorting out garbage can be daunting, even for locals.
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5 great day trips to take in Japan

The Land of Rising Sun is home to many amazing tourist attractions. You may have been told to visit Kyoto and Nara, or an MWR tour may already have taken you on a trip to Mount Fuji. But here are some places I recommend that I think you'll enjoy.
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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese - Let's check out Stars and Stripes publications!

Stars and Stripes Pacific is headquartered in Tokyo, where we issue a wide-range of publications, including the daily Stars and Stripes newspapers, weekly community papers (Japan, Okinawa, Korea, Guam), along with various magazines including "Welcome to the Pacific," "Best of the Pacific" and "Destination Paradise."
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Ema: Can you identify this Japanese item?

You may have seen these wooden plaques when visiting Shinto shrines around japan. These are decorated with drawings of the year’s zodiac sign or the temple’s symbol along with special Kanji characters.
These are called ema, which also means horse in Japanese. Ema are used to write prayers and ask for good luck in certain endeavors.
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10 major cities in Japan: Which one should top your bucket list?

Would you rather shop for the hottest trends or visit historical spots? Swim among tropical fish or feed crackers to friendly deer?
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Understanding Japanese customs and etiquette

Every culture has its own rules regarding etiquette. In Japan, some of these rules are straightforward while others are more subtle. One of the basic concepts of Japanese society is to maintain social harmony by respecting how others might feel.