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Sweet potatoes. Sweet beans. Rice. Time for some traditional Japanese sweets!

If you have sampled the traditional sweets of Japan, you might have been surprised how different the tastes – and ingredients that include sweet potatoes, sweet beans and rice - are from Western...

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Foreigners share 21 shocking, surprising things about Japan

Every country has its own unique qualities. That's what makes traveling so much fun after all. Japan is no exception. In fact, it may be one of the most curious places you'll visit.

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Kadomatsu and Japanese calligraphy presentation

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members and Yokota Air Base members pose for a photo at a Kadomatsu and Japanese Calligraphy presentation in front of the 374th Airlift Wing building at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2020.

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5 reasons to go to Bali

From beautiful sunsets to great beaches and fantastic cuisine, it's easy to see why Bali should be on the top of anyone's destination list.

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15 strange things foreigners noticed after returning home from Japan

One of the best reasons to travel is to broaden your mind and gather a variety of life experiences to help better understand the world, its people, and culture.

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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Yonaguni Island, Okinawa

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes. Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Yonaguni Island.

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Did you know?: Mikoshi parades and Japanese culture

Mikoshi parades are an indispensable element of Japanese culture. A mikoshi is used as a vehicle for a Shinto god during the parades.

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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Osaka, Japan

Osaka has plenty of culture, shopping, activities and food, which make it a great place for a quick getaway.

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A terrific trip to Thailand

My husband and I settled in for a 12-hour flight to Thailand, eager to leave behind winter in Germany. The plane soared above cloudy Frankfurt, and I saw the sun for the first time in months. As the plane engines hummed, I grew drowsy but never drifted off to sleep.