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DIY Halloween tips to save money

Halloween may be the spookiest night of the year, but it’s the prices for costumes and decorations that are scarier than any vampire (and they’ll drain your wallet even faster).

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Celebrating Halloween safely with pets

Over half of pet parents plan to dress up their dogs for Halloween, according to a Wag! survey.

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Did you know?: How are onsen and sento in Japan different?

Most foreigners believe that all public baths are onsen, but that’s not true.

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Submit photos for Welcome to the Pacific magazine by Jan. 22, 2025

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?In May 2025, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!

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Did you know?: Most of Japanese islands are uninhabited

Japan is made up of 6,800 islands, with the four main ones being Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. Among the 6,800 islands, only 400 are actually inhabited.

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What’s happening in Tokyo in October?

Therapy hikes, zazen meditation and jazz festivals—this October calls for self-care.

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Tokyo Autumn Foliage 2024 Guide

Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo

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Sneak peek! Inside Japan’s ‘Nintendo Museum’ opening Oct. 2

The highly anticipated Nintendo Museum, eagerly awaited by fans worldwide, is set to open on October 2, 2024.

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Stripes’ Trip: Day trippin’ to Fujinomiya and Kawaguchi in Japan

Our community products at Stars and Stripes are geared toward one very important thing: giving you the tools to make the most of your time while stationed in the Pacific.

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Tokyo Cycling Route: ‘The Way to the Bay’

A refreshing route from Shimokitazawa to Tokyo Bay.