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Enjoy nostalgic Japanese shotengai at Misawa Market Caravan

Enjoy a good, old Japanese shotengai at an open-air street market event in Misawa on Oct. 27.

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Did you know?: How to use traditional Japanese toilets

Japanese toilets are different than those in America. Ok, you probably already know this. What you may not know is that there is a technique for using them.

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Exploring Japan: Kanto Plain's popular Hakone area a great day trip

As the temperatures start to cool, you may want to explore and experience the pleasant autumn season.

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5 floating torii destinations in Japan: Ethereal beauty at these spiritual spots

Japan is home to a myriad of shrines in all corners of the country, and they're marked by torii gates at their entrance.

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Stunning Shimokita: Unworldly beauty, attractions in Japan’s northernmost peninsula

Near Misawa Air Base, Shimokita Peninsula is mainland Japan’s northernmost section.

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VIDEO: Speakin' Japanese lesson: What a mysterious look it is!

Mt. Osorezan, a 2-hour drive from Misawa Air Base, is known as one of the most sacred powerspots in Japan.

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Don’t miss enchanting spider lilies at Kinchakuda Park near Yokota AB

The mainland of Japan has four seasons and for each season a new flower to look forward to. Sakura always reminds us of spring.

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VIDEO: Enjoy Yokohama seaside attractions with ride on driverless monorail

The Kanazawa district of Yokohama City, 10 miles north of Yokosuka Naval Base, was once known as a popular sightseeing area made up of scenic shorelines and mountains, along with majestic Buddhist temples and the library of a samurai lord.

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Digital detox in Tokyo

Best tech-free zones to unplug and recharge. This is how to digital detox in Tokyo. What do you hear around you right now?

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Tokyo Ghoul Exposition 2024: Celebrating 10 Years of Tokyo Ghoul

Visit the beautiful and sorrowful world of the beloved anime Tokyo Ghoul with 3D exhibits, interactive experiences, and realistic images.

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Hiking up to Yamadera: The mystical mountain temple in Japan's northeast

Yamadera (the 'Mountain Temple') is one of the most breathtaking spots in Japan's Yamagata Prefecture.

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VIDEO: Near Misawa AB, Kushihiki Hachimangu shrine a famous power spot for luck

Kushihiki Hachimangu is about a 40-minute drive from Misawa Air Base and is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in the region.

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Mastering Japanese gym etiquette: Your ultimate guide to fitting in

Japan’s gym culture may seem complex to newcomers, but with a few essential tips, you’ll fit in and enjoy a smooth fitness experience.

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Living in Japan: Tips on tipping in Land of the Rising Sun

For foreigners new to Japan, guidance toward tipping is usually pretty straightforward: You don’t tip in Japan.

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