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Ōkunoshima: Exploring wartime remains on Japan’s Rabbit Island

If any island served as inspiration for ABC’s LOST (a.k.a the best television series of all time) it was surely Ōkunoshima.

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Culinary trip of a lifetime to Kochi, Shikoku Island

The Japanese language is filled with a lot of beautiful, almost poetic words which carry a deep meaning.

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Katsuren Castle: Ruins hold special place in Okinawa's history

There are many castles to visit and explore on Okinawa. And only a short 30-minute drive away from Camp Foster’s Legion Gate, you’ll find Katsuren Castle, on the peninsula by the same name.

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Speakin' Japanese: Let’s drive to ‘Island of Love’

Kouri-jima is a great destination of a quick getaway. It is known for having beautiful beaches for water activities and natural attractions, various eateries, and a tower, which commands a super view.

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Kouri Island: A quick getaway to the ‘Island of Love’

Kouri-jima is an island by Okinawa’s northwest shore of Nakijin peninsula. It is known for being a remote island easily accessible by car, which is a draw for many tourists. Though small in size (773 acres of land in a 4.9-mile circumference), Kouri can be big fun.
My parents and I hopped in a car and made our way earlier this month for a quick...

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Okinawa’s Minnajima, or Croissant Island, a quick, satisfying getaway

Hawaii is probably the most iconic and popular vacation destination for people around the world. And yet, I was not surprised to hear that Okinawa welcomed more tourists than Hawaii for the first time in 2017, according to Japan’s Nikkei news service.

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Suo-Oshima, Yamaguchi: A beautiful island off Iwakuni

Suo-Oshima, aka Yashima Island, near MCAS Iwakuni, is a popular tourist attraction in the Setouchi (inland sea) region of Japan where you can enjoy both beautiful beaches and mountains.

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Tsunoshima in Yamaguchi has a lot to offer

Tsunoshima is one of my favorite places in Yamaguchi Prefecture. To be honest, I didn’t think there was going to be anything interesting beyond the spectacular bridge.

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Beat the odds and swim with the dolphins around a tiny island south of Tokyo

Folks in the Tokyo area who want to swim with wild dolphins don’t have to travel far or spend a fortune to realize their dreams.
All you have to do is get to Mikura, one of the Izu islands, which is 124 miles and an eight-hour ferry ride south of the city.

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Discover Tokyo's hidden islands this summer

Swimming in crystal clear sea water in a hidden cove, hiking through an untouched forest and watching spectacular stars shoot through the evening sky are not necessarily things people flock to Tokyo for.

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Rib House brings California-style Mexican, BBQ dishes to Iwakuni

Just a short walk from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Rib House Bar & Grill is serving up something different for the locals, while offering a taste of home to its American patrons.

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Brodie's to hold 5th annual Brocktoberfest Beer Tasting Oct. 5

Don't miss out on an awesome Saturday night sampling some of America's best craft beers while feasting on delish food pairings with your friends against a backdrop of rocking live music!

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New Sports Fan Hangout near Yokota AB open Wednesday through Sunday

New Sports Fan Hangout Near Yokota AB Opens! Come on out and enjoy your favorite drink and grub while enjoying our free Wi-Fi!

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Everything you need to know about chopsticks in Japan

Any meal in Japan is sure to include some form of chopsticks. Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries.