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VIDEO| Exploring the beauty of Misawa, Japan

Located in the north end of mainland of Honshu, Misawa City is home to Misawa Air Base and is a popular tourist destination with beautiful forests, beaches, lakes, museums and hot springs.
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VIDEO| Step back in time in Japan's 'Little Edo'

Only a couple of hours drive from any of the U.S. military installations in Kanto Plain, Kawagoe aka “Little Edo” is an attractive city lined with traditional clay-walled warehouses, a three-tiered bell tower, a majestic castle and numerous Shinto shrines.
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Feel the power at these special places in Japan

Everyone is looking for an edge. In Japan, folks depend on “Power Spots” that are believed to cleanse, refresh and rejuvenate one’s mind and soul. Simply, they give you an edge. Luck, if you will.
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5 great day trips to take in Japan!

The Land of Rising Sun is home to many amazing tourist attractions. You may have been told to visit Kyoto and Nara, or an MWR tour may already have taken you on a trip to Mount Fuji. But here are some places I recommend that I think you'll enjoy.
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VIDEO| let's take a virtual tour of Iwakuni, Japan

Iwakuni, home to the U.S. Marine Corps base, is a small castle city with a population of 130,000. The city is known for scenic Kintaikyo Bridge and majestic Iwakuni Castle located on the top of a mountain. World Heritage sites, Hiroshima and Miyajima are only within an-hour drive from the base, as well.
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Did you know?: Nihon Retto, Japanese archipelago

Japan itself may be an island, but did you know that the country is made up of nearly 6,900 islands?
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Be aware that Japan's big black crows are watching you!

It was a hot summer morning in early July. I was walking along the residential district of central Tokyo on my usual commute to the office.
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Enjoy a day exploring Japan's Mount Takao

MOUNT TAKAO, Japan  -- For those individuals who are looking to get some exercise, explore Japan and visit some historical sites, look no further than Mt. Takao.
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Dogs practicing social distancing in Japan

I love my dogs. These cute, 4-year-old female pugs have handled this pandemic quite well.  Petite (the bigger of the two) and Tomato (the one with the black face), know that social distancing is the key to battling COVID-19.
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Enjoy today’s weather! Japan’s rainy season starts tomorrow

Today is beautiful, isn’t it? Majestic Mount Fuji with its white snow cap and the dark-blue Yokosuka Gulf made a perfect from the window of my apartment located nearby Yokosuka Naval Base.