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Louis Vuitton: Visionary Journey in Osaka, Japan on Jul. 15 - Sep. 17

The Visionary Journey exhibition will be held at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, from mid-July until mid-September, celebrating the brand’s 170th anniversary alongside the highly ant

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VIDEO: Yokohama’s ameyoko offers nice veggies and fish at super prices

Ameyoko in Tokyo’s Ueno district is known as one of the busiest market streets in Japan. “Ameya-yokocho” or “ameyoko” for short (literally, candy shop alley), is a market street filled with not only candy shops, but many other discount shops for food, shoes, clothes, bags, cosmetics and jewelry. The deals here always draw a crowd.

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Cosplay Gataket in Niigata, Japan on April 6: Get dressed up with a backdrop of spring blooms

With beautifully maintained landscapes reminiscent of the English countryside, Niigata’s Mitsuke English Garden provides an idyllic setting for a springtime day out.

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Taste of Japan: Sample succulent tonkatsu pork cutlet in Tokyo’s Oimachi District

Oimachi is an important transit hub town in the south side of Tokyo’s city center on the way to Haneda, Odaiba and Ariake.


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Fun in Japan: Yamaguchi’s Kozan Park: A grave bit of history

Kozan Park in Yamaguchi contains three historical landmarks, the park itself, Toshunji Temple, Rurikoji Temple and Pagoda. These peaceful havens contrast with their origins in periods of internecine war and conflict between the 14th and 19th centuries.

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Exploring Japan: Stray into nostalgic hideouts of Tokyo’s Oimachi District

Oimachi Town is an important transit hub town in the south side of Tokyo’s city center on the way to Haneda, Odaiba and Ariake.


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Photo Of Nepalese-Indian restaurant Gorkha Palace near Yokosuka NB sailors’ delight

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Nepalese-Indian restaurant Gorkha Palace near Yokosuka NB sailors’ delight

Just a minute’s walk from Yokosuka Naval Base’s Womble Gate, a popular Nepalese-Indian restaurant offers a home to American sailors and local Japanese with its tasty fare and casual atmosphere.

Photo Of Taste of Japan: Walk off a hearty steak dinner in Tokyo’s Daimon District

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Taste of Japan: Walk off a hearty steak dinner in Tokyo’s Daimon District

For a taste of old and new Tokyo, head to Daimon, also known as Hamamatsucho, a busy business district near Tokyo Tower.

Photo Of F1 Tokyo Fan Festival April 4-6

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F1 Tokyo Fan Festival April 4-6

If you’ve spent any time in Tokyo, you’ve probably seen them—those tiny rental go-karts weaving through traffic, their drivers grinning as they cruise past towering skyscrapers.

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The belle of the Japanese ballgame

One of the most unique aspects of Japanese baseball is how fans watch the game. While there are many families at stadiums, a ballgame is also a great social gathering place for businessmen.

Photo Of Annual cherry blossom fest returns to Towada April 19-May 5

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Annual cherry blossom fest returns to Towada April 19-May 5

Kanchogai Street in Aomori’s Towada City has been listed as one of Japan’s Top 100 roads, and over 150 cherry trees line the route alongside numerous pine trees.

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Month of the Military Child: Military children, tell us your story!

Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this. Seriously! So, please put down your iPad, iPhone or other digital device for the next couple of minutes. You’ll survive, and I promise no one will take them.

Photo Of Salute your 2025 DODEA graduate in Stripes Grad Tab; Japan deadline May 13

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Salute your 2025 DODEA graduate in Stripes Grad Tab; Japan deadline May 13

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

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