Japan

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I was attacked by a crow on my way to work

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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Did you know?: 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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Travel

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Camping fun way to explore Japan's great outdoors

Ah! The aroma of fresh coffee in the early morning forest air. The first slow sip before my friends wake up. I take a deep breath while surveying our campsite surroundings – the trees, river and rolling hills. Nothing beats camping!

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If you don't know where to park, you'll pay the price in Japan

You are stationed in Japan for the first time. You just got your government driver’s license, purchased a car at the lemon lot, filed all the proper paperwork and paid road taxes.

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South Korea says ‘ball is now in Japan’s court’ in row over intel-sharing pact

South Korea said “the ball is now in Japan’s court” as it has offered to reconsider its exit from a military intelligence sharing pact with Japan if Tokyo lifts export curbs that officially took effect on Wednesday.

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South Korea’s exit from intelligence-sharing pact with Japan will complicate defense, US warns

The United States stepped up criticism of South Korea’s withdrawal from a military intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan, warning it will complicate defense and “increase risk to U.S. forces.”

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Defense Department schools across Japan starting new year with new buses

The familiar yellow school bus that carries the children of servicemembers to school and back is getting an upgrade, an official with the Department of Defense Education Activity in Japan said recently.

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Feel the power at these spots 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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Tropical Storm 11W (Krosa) final report

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, Japan time: Closest point approach time for Tropical Storm Krosa to pass Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni has come and gone. Krosa came within 26 miles east at 4 p.m., having weakened to 52-mph sustained winds and 63-mph gusts.

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Things you need to know about Japanese yen

If you are new to mainland Japan or Okinawa, local currency, and the conversion between dollars and yen, may leave you annoyed at the cash register.

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Food & Drink

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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.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: American|Mexican

Mike's Tex-Mex restaurant near Yokota AB offers taste of home

A 10-minute walk from Fussa Station, the eye-catching yellow wall with red letters of “Mike’s Tex-Mex” invited me to sample homemade tex-mex foods.

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Speakin’ Japanese: Sushi sayings

The following Japanese phrases sure will help you fully enjoy some tasty sushi. Don’t be afraid to speak up, it’s part of the fun.

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Cuisine: Pub

Kirin City Plus: Tasty lunch with ocean view at Yokohama Bay Quarter

Strolling the Yokohoma Bayside is fun. The area has many museums, shops, restaurants and activities to offer. Check out Yamashita Park, Marine Tower, Minato Mirai district with Cosmoworld, its famous Ferris wheel, Landmark Tower and Queen’s Square.