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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: A fun trip to uninhabited Ukabi Island

Go on an island adventure to Ukabijima near Okinawa’s Chinen Peninsula.

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My Faves: 5 Japanese instant noodles

Ever since I started working from home, instant noodles have become my go-to for a quick bite.

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What to know about Japan’s business card etiquette

In Japan, “meishi,” or business cards, are an ever-important tool for Japanese salarymen.

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VIDEO: Japan Kitchen: Making famous CoCo’s curry at home

The recipe below is meant to replicate your favorite CoCo’s curry sauce and, best of all, it can be personalized with whatever ingredients you enjoy. This recipe is adapted from Japanese comedian Saigen Daisuke, who is known for trying to replicate dishes from popular restaurants.

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VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese: May I have a corndog?

In Japan, some food items’ names are similar to the original English name. For example, if you ask, “Can I have a corndog?”

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My FAVES: 11 go-to spicy snacks in Okinawa

Unlike in South Korea or Bhutan, winter in Okinawa doesn’t take a lot of spicy hot-pot-type dishes to get through.

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Miyako Island: Explore Okinawa’s most underrated island

Photo Of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 500,000 people in the U.S. have a serious allergic condition called alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS, also known as the red-meat allergy or tick-bite meat allergy. AGS should be managed under the care of an allergist or other health care provider. Proper dietary changes allow those who have AGS to live normal lives, although medication for allergic reactions may be advised.

Military Health experts warn about potentially life-threatening meat allergy from tick bite

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 500,000 people in the U.S. have a serious allergic condition called alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS, also known as the red-meat allergy or tick-bite meat allergy

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VIDEO: Climbing Okinawa’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ near Camp Foster

Near Camp Foster is a set of challenging stairs dubbed the “Stairway to Heaven.”

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My Faves: Frozen foods at grocery stores in Japan

Last year was an important year for the frozen food industry in Japan.