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Early Oktoberfest at park near Yokosuka Naval Base set for April 11-20

Prost! Oktoberfest arrives early in Yokosuka’s Verny Park.

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Taste of Japan: Recipes for yummy cherry blossom dishes

Creating the perfect bento for cherry blossom season.

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Oyster and Seaweed? 10 weirdest types ice cream you can get in Japan

What’s the essential ingredient of a great summer? Ice cream. And what are the essential ingredients of ice cream? Milk? Sugar? Vanilla? Chocolate? What about fried oysters? Seaweed? Whitebait?

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Appreciating the convenience of Japan and Korea’s convenience stores

Now that I live in Japan, I see the similarities and differences between the two country’s convenience stores.

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Taste of Japan: What Japanese buy at supermarkets

Keio Store, a supermarket chain operated by Keio Group (the same company which operates Keio Railways and Keio Department Store), are a familiar sight across Japan.

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4 ways to ring in sakura season in Japan

As the cherry blossoms bloom and spring arrives in Japan, there are countless ways to immerse yourself in the season beyond simply admiring the flowers. These are a handful of our suggestions, from the edible to the artistic!

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VIDEO: A look inside a sushi restaurant in Japan

Ubiquitously located within Japan, kaitenzushi, or conveyor-belt sushi joints, are something you can’t miss. A popular spot for a quick lunch, sushi here starts at as little as 100 yen a plate.

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Taste of Asia: Difference between shochu and soju

Differences, similarities, and why these East Asian spirits are trending.

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Don’t miss Japan’s expressway road stations

Driving long distances in Japan may seem intimidating, but don’t be afraid to hit the road!

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Fun in Yokosuka: Naval port city offers natural and cultural attractions

When François Verny and other French engineers founded Yokosuka Iron Works in 1871, it became Japan’s first Western-style shipyard with dry docks.

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Taste of Japan: Great meal under 1,000 yen at Nangokutei near Yokosuka NB

If you’re on a budget and looking for a delicious meal that is both filling and won’t break the bank, Nangokutei, a chain restaurant with a location near Yokosuka Naval Base, is a great place to go.

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Replica Food: The art of making fake food in Tokyo

While on your visit to Japan you will come across many restaurants that present food samples of their offerings.

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Chasing the phantom wine in Hokkaido, Japan

How Takahiko Soga has redefined Japanese winemaking in Yoichi.

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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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