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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Though spring is in full swing around the Kanto Plain, the northern parts of Japan’s mainland, including Aomori Prefecture and Misawa AB, are finally enjoying cherry blossom season.
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Hidden away at the northeastern end of Kanto Plain, Ibaraki Prefecture’s Okukuji area boasts beautiful waterfalls, the country’s largest pedestrian suspension bridge and plenty more.
One of the great joys of living in Japan is experiencing the wide range of traditional Japanese pickles, or tsukemono, that are served with every meal.
Hidden away at the northeastern end of Kanto Plain, Ibaraki Prefecture’s Okukuji area boasts beautiful waterfalls, the country’s largest pedestrian suspension bridge and plenty more.
Do you have your shopping list? = “Kaimono risuto wa mottekimashitaka?” 買い物リストは持って来ましたか？
Oshino Village is home to a set of eight ponds that were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013.
Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine!
For centuries, “irezumi” 入れ墨/刺青 (tattoos タトゥー in Japanese) have been frowned upon as body art marking criminals and gang members.
If you are an active-duty service member and are considering getting a tattoo, be sure to inform yourself of the rules and regulations. Here is an overview of current military tattoo policies.
Taste of Japan
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Destination Paradise
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