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Kawagoe Day Trip: Historic streets, sweet shops and Edo-era charm

Saitama Prefecture is a brewery townscape in Kawagoe City. A famous tourist destination in the Kanto region.

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Tokyo Vegan Burger Guide 2025

The best vegetarian and vegan burgers in Tokyo.

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Kamameshi Kazu: Refined taste near Sumida represents traditional downtown

Away from the hustle and bustle of Asakusa’s main streets, Kamameshi Kazu is situated on a quiet bystreet that lets you enjoy traditional dishes in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere for a reasonable price.

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TY Harbor in Shinagawa, Tokyo: A perfect seaside escape serving up American classics right on the water

Across the moonlit canal in Tokyo’s Tennozu Isle, quiet voices carry from the open-air tables at TY Harbor.

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Best summer beer gardens in Tokyo

Cold pours, sunset views and rooftop grills.

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Did you know?: Indispensable ingredients for Japanese food

Dried bonito, along with dried kelp, is an indispensable ingredient in miso soup and broths for various types of noodles.

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My Faves: Okinawan ‘snack bread’

Kashi pan or “菓子パン” is a word that means “snack bread” in Japanese.

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Shaved ice a tasty Japanese summer treat

Summer in Japan gets scorching and steamy. Mid-summer Temperatures often reach 95 F or higher depending on the region. Along with beer, watermelon and soomen (cold udon noodle), kakigoori (shaved ice) is a popular cold food that cools us down during summer. 

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Tumultuous takoyaki: Trial and error lesson in cooking up Japanese festival favorite

If you have attended a festival in mainland Japan or Okinawa, you may have tried takoyaki.

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Cardmembers save 10% on food purchases on Yokota with MILITARY STAR

Service members and their families can save every time they dine out with the Yokota Exchange by using their MILITARY STAR® card.

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VIDEO: Simple recipe for passionfruit jam

On a rainy day in late May, I visited Agarihama Ichiba, a local farmer’s market in Yonabaru Town. In search for some seasonal produce for a summer recipe to try, I had tomatoes, goya (bitter melon), or gumbos in mind

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­­VIDEO: Spice up dinnertime with Okinawa Taco Rice recipe

If you ask me, taco rice is the kind of food that is hard not to like. Since it was invented in 1984 by Matsuo Gibo, who owned fast-food joint Parlor Senri near Camp Hansen, taco rice has grown to be one of the most beloved tastes of Okinawa.

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