Photo Of Spouses from the 374th Airlift Wing pose for a photo inside a C-12 Huron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2024. The 459th Airlift Squadron and 36th Airlift Squadron host orientation flights to ​​bolster morale, showcase teamwork and give members of the Yokota community a firsthand experience with the airlift mission.

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Spouses from the 374th Airlift Wing pose for a photo inside a C-12 Huron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2024.

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VIDEO: Meet with Sazae-san at Sakura-Shinmachi in Tokyo

Sakura-Shinmachi in south-central Tokyo is a quiet residential area bordered by the Tamagawa River on its western edge.

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VIDEO: Japan Kitchen: Easy recipe for famous CoCo's curry

The recipe below is meant to replicate your favorite CoCo’s curry sauce and, best of all, it can be personalized with whatever ingredients you enjoy

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VIDEO: Eating in Japan: How to properly use chopsticks

You may have difficulty using them, but before giving up and asking for knife and fork, take a look at this video and practice.

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Mother Farm in Chiba great family fun in Japan!

Take a break and leave behind the hustle and bustle for the simple life. Mother Farm, a dude ranch in Chiba Prefecture, is where city slickers can head for a taste of the wild west.

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For some military spouses, intel can be hard to come by

As a Navy “intel wife,” I often lamented that we didn’t have as many social opportunities as couples in other military communities such as surface, aviation, submarines and special ops.

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Enjoy hydrangeas, afternoon snacks in Kamakura during Japan’s rainy season

Last season, I visited Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura City, Kanagawa. The temple has a long history and was founded in 1160, but it was allegedly just after WWll when they started to plant hydrangeas.

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Unwind yourself in Japan’s hot spring mecca Kusatsu

Where are the best onsen hot springs in Japan? I believe it is Kusatsu Onsen.

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Day trip to Japan's beautiful Mt. Takao

In the Kanto Plain, one of the go-to places for hiking is Mt. Takao in Hachioji City. Every year, this peak draws over three million climbers and is even in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.

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Smooth Move! Yokota Exchange helps make PCS season simple with online resources

As military members and families prepare to receive their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure they have everything they need for a smooth move.