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An F/A-18 Super Hornet from Carrier Air Wing 5 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, takes part in field carrier landing practice at Iwo Jima, Japan, May 17, 2019. JAMES BOLINGER/STARS AND STRIPES
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Japan to pay $146 million for small island pegged to serve as Navy pilots’ training ground

The owner of a small island off the coast of Kyushu has agreed to sell the property to Japan, which plans to turn it into a site for U.S. naval aviators to practice carrier landings, the chief...
Yoron Island is famous for the Yurigahama sandbank, which appears for a few hours at low tide. AYA ICHIHASHI/STARS AND STRIPES
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The must-see-before-you-die views of Yurigahama are just a ferry ride away

Yoron Island, a part of the Amami archipelago of Kagoshima prefecture, is a slice of Greece just two hours by ferry from Motobu Port in northern Okinawa.
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5 reasons to go to Langkawi, Malaysia

Langkawi, Malaysia is one of the country's popular tourist destinations known for its stunning views, great cuisine and most of all, it's affordability.
Kabira Bay on Ishigaki Island, Japan, is famous for its beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Visitors can go there on a glass-bottom boat. AYA ICHIHASHI/STARS AND STRIPES
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Japan’s Ishigaki island is a picture-perfect tropical getaway

Ishigaki island, 256 miles southwest of Naha, capital of Okinawa prefecture, is a jewel of the Yaeyama archipelago.
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Bali should be on the top of your destination list

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.
Visitors swim and relax in the shade at Al Dar Island. JOSHUA KARSTEN/STARS AND STRIPES
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Swim, kayak, relax at Al Dar Islands, a short boat ride away from Manama

Bahrain is an island of sand, but the beaches are not what folks write home about.
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Five things to enjoy in Tsushima, Japan

Approximately 60 km off the coast of Busan, Tsushima Island and its sleepy port cities of Hitakatsu and Izuhara are quaint spots packed with plenty of things to do, making the island a perfect destination for a long weekend spent enjoying Japan well off the beaten path.
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VIDEO| Kudaka Island off Okinawa’s coast is an ‘Island of God’

Only about a 20-minute ferry ride from the southeast coast of Okinawa’s main island, Kudaka Island is a popular destination for tourists. The island is often referred to as an “Island of God” where the origins of Ryukyu Kingdom (1429－1879) reside.
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A stop on Henza Island

On the road to Miyagi Island, Henza Island takes only six minutes to travel through, often making it more of a passing point than a destination. But, make no mistake, you will not regret making a longer stop to enjoy the wonders of this small island.
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Hamahiga Island: Make ‘God’s Island’ part of your Okinawa trip

Just east of Katsuren Peninsula, travelers will find an island known as “Kami no Shima,” translated to “God’s Island.” Hamahiga, the island’s proper name, is a small island with a lot to offer.
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Chocolate Ramen??!!! Canoodle with some sweet, sweet noodles

February is synonymous with heart-shaped chocolate boxes, roses and love, so why not take your sweetheart for a romantic dinner of… chocolate ramen?
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VIDEO| Get the authentic conveyor belt sushi experience in Japan

Ubiquitously located within Japan, kaitenzushi, or conveyor-belt sushi joints, are something you can’t miss.
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Ramen: Serving it up in an instant

It’s lunchtime and you’re looking for something quick and cheap to eat. But you have your eyes and mind set on either a big bowl of noodles, a hamburger, or curry and rice.
Commissaries are good sources for products that support heart health – products featuring leafy green vegetables, certain berries, whole grain, lean protein foods, good sources of omega-3 fatty acids via fish and nuts, green tea and dark chocolates – at significant savings compared to commercial retail stores. (DeCA photo)
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Commissaries help focus attention on maintaining good health, eating right, exercising, preventing heart disease

A quarter of the deaths in the United States are caused by heart disease, making it the No. 1 killer in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Rib House, a popular restaurant and bar near Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, has been placed off limits to U.S. personnel "due to illegal drug activity and other related criminal activity." (JAMES BOLINGER/STARS AND STRIPES)
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Marines declare popular Iwakuni barbecue restaurant off-limits after owner’s drug arrest

The Rib House, a popular American-style barbecue restaurant just outside MCAS Iwakuni’s main gate, has been declared off-limits following the owner’s arrest on drug charges.
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Strawberry Fields Forever: Pick and eat berries in Kamakura

Winter and early spring means Japanese strawberry season. Starting from December to late April various farms throughout the country hold strawberry picking events for visitors to (at fixed price and often for a limited time-span) pick and taste as many strawberries as they like. Tochigi as well as Gunma Prefecture are well-known for its many...