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Money matters when it comes to 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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Time to discover the 7 wonders of Kyoto, Japan

An early, two-hour ride on the bullet train brought me to one of the most postcard-worthy cities in the world. After hastily dropping off the bags at the hotel, I set off to enjoy the first rays of sun sipping through the bamboo forest of Arashiyama and wrapped up the day savoring matcha in a tea house of Gion.
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Suo-Oshima: Explore beautiful island near 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.
Photos by Takahiro Takiguchi
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Discover the history and tradition of Atsugi city

Surrounded by beautiful mountains and hot springs, Atsugi is an attractive city full of history and rich tradition. Located at the west end of the Kanto Plain, Atsugi is a fairly accessible city via the Tomei Expressway.
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Dude! Skate park in Yokosuka has fishing, BMX, BBQ & more!

City parks in Japan are a few and far between, but when you do find a gem it usually becomes at least a half-day excursion because of all the fun you can find! The gem in Yokosuka is called Umikaze Promenade (Sea Breeze Promenade).
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Hidden Kamakura: The Daibutsu Hiking Course

For anyone who has visited Kamakura you will most probably already have been dazzled by its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. On the downside however, its bustling crowds and numerous tourist shops threaten to destroy those very things which you have come see.
A mask-wearing statue sits atop Mount Takao, a popular hiking spot near Camp Zama and Yokota Air Base, Japan, Saturday, June 27, 2020. AARON KIDD/STARS AND STRIPES
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Travel restrictions ease for some US troops in Japan, but Tokyo remains off-limits

Soldiers and some airmen have been granted more freedom in Japan, though Tokyo and the country’s northernmost prefecture remain off-limits.
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My Paradise: Count the reasons why New Zealand is trip to take

It is hard to describe how I feel about my whirlwind vacation in New Zealand, but one thing is certain – one week we spent there was nothing short of amazing.
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Hobbits and glowworms in New Zealand

While New Zealand’s South Island typically gets all the praise and glory, there is a lot to explore up in the north as well. We spent beautiful time discovering the city of Auckland, sampling wine on Waiheke Island, and hiking through the rain forest of Waitakere Range.