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Pacific Tattoo: Tattoos in the Land of the Rising Sun

For centuries, “irezumi” 入れ墨/刺青 (tattoos タトゥー in Japanese) have been frowned upon as body art marking criminals and gang members.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: A new beginning

Here we are. Another year. Another chance at self-renewal. Now is the time to mend relationships and friendships.

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Kick start new year fitness goals with the Camp Zama Exchange’s BE FIT gear, resources 

Camp Zama shoppers can jump straight into their new year health and fitness goals with BE FIT 360 gear, resources, services and more.

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What to know about Japan’s business card etiquette

In Japan, “meishi,” or business cards, are an ever-important tool for Japanese salarymen.

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MILITARY STAR offers lowest APR among unsecured retail credit cards

The MILITARY STAR® card has the lowest APR among all unsecured retail cards, according to Bankrate’s annual Retail Cards Study.

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Healthy eating made simple for Camp Zama community through the Exchange

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service makes it convenient for the Camp Zama community to find healthy dining choices.

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Celebrate New Year's in Japanese Oshogatsu fashion

New Year’s, or oshogatsu, is one of Japan’s most important and longest holidays. Although oshogatsu originally referred to the whole month of January, most people associate it with the first three days (sanga nichi) of the month.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Gysgt. David Emerton, equal opportunity advisor for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, watches his brother Staff Sgt. Billy Emerton, a flight equipment technician, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing.

The Emerton brothers at MCAS Iwakuni

Answering the nation’s call has always been a proud tradition in many American homes. Marines having siblings who also serve in the armed forces is nothing new, but for the Emerton brothers, their service has been closer than most.

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Ring in your weekends with Free Fridays from the Camp Zama Exchange

The Camp Zama Exchange is helping military shoppers ring in the weekend in style all year long with Free Fridays on Facebook.

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MY FAVES: New year's customs in Japan

Japan is home to countless seasonal events throughout the year. Among them, however, New Year holidays, called “Oshogatsu,” are still the most important.