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Know where to park or pay the price when driving in Japan

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.
Candace Balfour and Sgt. 1st Class Edward Balfour are pictured with their children in their home at Robinson Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. Bryson Washington sits on the floor with a book. The Balfours said they were were frustrated and angry at the way the military's school system handled a finding of emotional abuse substantiated by the Family Advocacy Program against Bryson's former teacher. JOHN VANDIVER/STARS AND STRIPES
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When DODEA investigates its teachers for bullying, parents say they’re left in the dark

The special education teacher thrust a mirror in her student’s face as he sobbed.
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MAS and Ford Motor Company partner to launch Operation Homeward Bound Contest

In honor of the men and women of our armed forces who sacrifice everything, Military AutoSource (MAS), a subsidiary of the Overseas Military Sales Corporation (OMSC), in partnership with Ford Motor Company are proud to present Operation Homeward Bound.
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Make the most of your stay in Japan

If I had to sum up our tour in Japan with three words, it would be: enjoyable, productive, enlightening.
And unfortunately, it has gone too quickly.
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Stripes Printshop there for all your printing needs

Stars and Stripes the newspaper.
 
For more than 150 years, we have been there to help serve those who serve our country.
 
It’s our mission and it always will be.
 
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The Case for Military Spouse Mentorship

Last year, Catherine started a new job. It wasn’t a full-time position, but after years of unemployment, it was a personal milestone.
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Resiliency Toolkit: The power of a positive thought

Many of you have probably been in a situation where nothing seems to be going right and every step you move forward, something hits you in the face, knocking you two steps back. In these moments, your biggest adversary becomes your own mind.
A poster advertising the 2020 Summer Olympics is seen inside a Tokyo subway station in April 2019. AARON KIDD/STARS AND STRIPES
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US personnel in Japan can join Olympic ticket lottery this month

U.S. military personnel in Japan can join an online ticket lottery for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Bikers beware: Know the rules of the road in Japan

Dumbfounding. Humorous. Aggravating. Sometimes a head-scratcher.  Other times just downright scary.
Bike riders in Japan. They are everywhere. And most seem oblivious to the laws of the road, many of which were established in the past year and don’t seem to be enforced consistently by Japanese police.
Participants of the Female Flight Equipment Workshop demonstrate issues women face with the current survival vests at AFWERX Vegas, Las Vegas, Jan. 30, 2019. Female Airmen stationed across the globe traveled to attend the workshop to explore areas of opportunity and come up with solutions for their issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)
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New direction for female-specific flight equipment

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- The Air Force is working to redesign the gear used by female pilots across the force after facing challenges with current flight equipment.
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Food & Drink
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Sai Gon near NAF Atsugi offers authentic tastes of South Vietnam

Located in the multicultural Ichodanchi Housing Complex, 20-minutes from NAF Atsugi, Sai Gon is a popular Vietnamese restaurant.
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Cuisine: Italian

Locale: Pair authentic Italian with the perfect wine

Locale, a 10-minutes walk from Sagamihara Housing Area, is popular among locals thanks to the highly-reputable chef Toshiharu Nakamura, who has used his training to create a unique take on Italian food.
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Food & Drink
Cuisine: Japanese, Café

Table for One: 3 places for solo dining in Tokyo

It’s necessary to give yourself some alone time to unwind and go over the day and what better way than with a tasty meal. This is especially important in Tokyo, the best place for solo dining in the world.
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Udon Sakaide: Tasty Udon for everyone

A tasty and traditional dish of Japan awaits just a quick 10-minute bus ride from Hardy Barracks. If you find yourself in the area, or possibly staying overnight, Udon SAKAIDE is the perfect place to experience a great-tasting version of the Japanese udon noodles.
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Have tasty dumplings at Ome’s Bonbon-tei

Housed in Akatsuka Fujio Museum, a popular casual restaurant, Bonbon-tei offers a tasty dish called suigyoza (dumplings with soup).
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Café Hosaku: Tiny café near Atsugi serves up tasty lunch

Having enjoyed strolling through Atsugi, we drove about 30-minutes before dropping by a popular tiny café in Aikawa Town.