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Submit your photos for Welcome to the Pacific cover by Jan. 15

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?
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Submit your photos for Welcome to the Pacific cover by Jan. 15

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?
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Submit your photos for Welcome to the Pacific cover by Jan. 15

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?
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Get off base and enjoy these events in Japan!

There's a lot of stuff happening off base, so read below and then head off for some fun! (This was updated Dec. 5)
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Speakin’ Japanese: Winter travel

As you travel this winter season, here are some useful Japanese phrases to help you along the way.  
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5 things to do while traveling alone

As any traveler can tell you, traveling alone carries its own benefits and disadvantages. For some people, doing activities by themselves are as easy as putting on a pair of socks. For others, it’s a highly daunting task and could cause anxiety just at the mere thought.
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Take a fantastic day trip to Kamakura

A convenient 20-minute train ride from Yokosuka or approximately one hour from Tokyo Station, Kamakura is a fantastic choice for a day trip that offers visitors a variety of experiences: towering bamboo groves, mysterious caves, elegant Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, and hands-on workshops that will leave a lasting impression of this ancient capital.
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Capsule Hotels … Yes or No?

Capsule hotels (also called pod hotels) are very popular in Japan. You see them in most cities, and a lot of people really like them for overnight stays because they are relatively cheap (¥3000 – ¥4000).
Kenrokuen, photo by Sarah B. Hodge
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Go for the Gold: Exploring the riches of Kanazawa

Kanazawa, easily accessible via the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station, offers travelers a wide range of experiences, from hands-on craft and cooking classes to strolling beautiful Japanese gardens and samurai and tea districts.
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Head for Hakkoda! Explore northern Japan’s majestic mountain range

An amazing experience awaits nature lovers and curious travelers alike in the Hakkoda Mountains. Breathtaking vistas amid snowcapped mountains and emerald forests are guaranteed to inspire, while crisp air, babbling streams and chirping birds refresh. Then there are all the old-world hot springs.
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Family, food, friends: December promotions provide holiday value, savings

December has its own special charm that brings back cherished memories of holiday celebrations and traditions, and shopping the commissary provides savings and value that make today’s celebrations just as memorable.
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Japan's Nourishing Nabe: Try making your own hot pot at home!

There is something very comforting about sitting around a bubbling hot pot with friends and family. Often rich with a variety of vegetables, hot pots are also very nourishing.
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Home-cooked homestay: Nagomi Visit offers a casual cultural exchange

Homestay programs are commonplace in Japan today. Language learners spend a month or a few in a Japanese home, a real world alternative to Kanji flashcards and Genki textbooks
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Did you know?: Invention of instant noodles

Instant noodles were invented by Taiwanese-Japanese inventor Momofuku Ando and put into market under the name “Chikin Ramen” in 1958.
Overlooking Tokyo Bay, Acquamare di Acqua Pazza provides a relaxing atmosphere while retaining a fancy ambiance. CHRISTIAN LOPEZ/STARS AND STRIPES
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Good food, even better views greet guests at Acquamare di Acqua Pazza in Yokosuka

Atop a hill, Acquamare di Acqua Pazza overlooks Tokyo Bay from behind glass walls that give its patrons the feeling of a luxurious dining experience without the extravagant check.
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It's okay to be tempted by Japan's tasty tempura

If you think tempura is just another fried food – think again. This quintessential Japanese cuisine dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1867) and is perhaps second only to sushi as Japan’s culinary contribution to the world.