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4 Tips for Winter Wellness

Cold weather can take a toll on the body, especially for those who suffer from chronic aches and pains.

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Beautiful snow sculptures at Sapporo Snow Festival until Feb. 11

Hundreds of gigantic, eye-catching castles, shrines, Disney characters and Darth Vader of Star Wars will be shining February in the winter sunlight in Sapporo, the capital of Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido. They are not made from glass or any synthetic materials, only ice and snow!

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Winter in Japan: Enjoy the snow, ice near you

Besides the ski resorts, there are many places in Japan where you, your family and friends can skate, sled or just play in the snow.

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Chase the winter blues away

Don’t let the winter blues get you down. The short days and cold weather can make you want to hibernate until spring, but being a couch potato won’t help your mood.

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Speakin’ Japanese: Winter season greetings

Here are some useful Japanese phrases to help you along the way.

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Okinawa basks in the glow of seasonal illuminations

Okinawa shined bright like a diamond this holiday season. One of the premiere locations for catching the seasons illuminations is the zoo where visitors could stay for extended hours as the zoo animals basked in the glow.

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Shining light on those wintertime blues

The winter weather forecast will be snow and sleet for some, yet sorrow and sadness for others.

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Taste 2020 the right way in Japan

New Year’s is Japan’s biggest and longest holiday. People take Dec. 29 to Jan. 3 off from work to celebrate the first three days of the year praying at temples and shrines for the coming year.

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Did you know?: New Year, one of the most important holidays in Japan

New Year’s, or oshogatsu, is one of Japan’s most important and longest holidays.

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Speakin' Japanese: Winter holiday phrases

During the holiday season in Japan, you will see KFCs filled on Christmas Day, while on New Year’s Eve, you will hear bells from temples heralding the arrival of the new year.

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Oodles of cold noodles

This cold noodle salad is quick, light, and won’t have you spending more than five minutes in front of a stove. The prep work is easy and the final dish comes together quickly. Boiling the noodles and a quick sear are the only things that will tear you away from your other summer duties.

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Did you know?: Sea snakes Okinawa's precious food

Sea snakes are precious food in Okinawa.

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Try tasty shabu-shabu at Shuisha-en near Camp Zama

If you are located on Camp Zama or the Sagami Housing Area and are looking to splurge on a high-end restaurant with gorgeous dishes and a great atmosphere, Suisha-en has you covered.