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Visitors to Japan are shocked by these 21 things

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.
Ryotan-ji Temple is the family temple of the influential Ii family.
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Choose your own adventure in Hamamatsu City

Stretching from forested mountains in the north to the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Hamamatsu is the largest city in Shizuoka and has a long and storied history as both an industrial center and former home of one of the most famous warlords, Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Sari Sugai, left, Camp Zama Army Community Service Exceptional Family Member Program and New Parent Support Program coordinator, helps Alyssa Turner, 12, make a kite during a “Fun Friday” event at the Sagamihara Family Housing Area Library, SFHA, Japan, May 28. (Photo Credit: Winifred Brown)
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Camp Zama community learns about traditional Japanese kites

Members of the Camp Zama community learned about traditional Japanese kites at the Sagamihara Family Housing Area Library here May 28.
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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese lesson: Health and happiness on Japan’s Children’s Day holiday

In Japan, we celebrate Children's Day (May 5) by hanging up carp streamers called "Koinobori" to wish for the health and happiness of our children.
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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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Animation inspiration: Explore scenic Japan with Laid-Back Camp!

Who needs fantasy escapism when Japan’s natural beauty is pretty amazing already? With all the COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, it’s a good time to watch TV shows to help distress while you’re stuck at home.
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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 sweets.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. meets with outstanding Airmen of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 17, 2021. The Airmen were nominated by their leadership, leading by example and for exceptional work in their duties across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)
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Brown looks to accelerate while changing Air Force culture

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. rarely disguises his intentions or pulls punches. He wants to go fast. He wants Airmen to succeed and feel enriched. He wants the best and most unvarnished information. Most of all, he wants to win.
U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Miquel Jordan
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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.