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Food & Drink

Okinawa Goat Misaki in Naha: An anthropology of goat cuisine

Goat meat, like Chui jhal, Boodog or Kaldereta, is usually associated with Bengal, Mongolian or Filipino cuisine. It is not what you normally associate with Japanese cuisine, so how did it make as a powerhouse dish in this oversized counter bar and dining room they call Misaki?

Food & Drink

Four Seasons Steak House: The story of Wagyu beef in Okinawa

Four Seasons was founded in 1972, the year when the American government handed back the Ryukyu Islands to Japanese sovereignty.

Travel

VIDEO: Exploring on Okinawa’s Nago-dake

Enjoy a leisurely hike through the forested trails of the mountain and enjoy sweeping views of the coast. It is a perfect fall season getaway!

Travel

Miyako-jima, Okinawa: All about the beaches

Miyako-jima is all about the beaches.


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Photo Of Stars and Stripes can help you customize calendars!

Community News

Stars and Stripes can help you customize calendars!

Have a favorite family photo, snapshot of an adorable pet or a picture that just makes you smile? Or maybe you want to do something special for your unit or or office staff? Why not customize a calendar!

Photo Of Stars and Stripes can help you customize T-shirts, tote bags!

Community News

Stars and Stripes can help you customize T-shirts, tote bags!

Stars and Stripes’ Printshop now offers customized T-shirts and tote bags.


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Travel

Exploring Okinawa: Spectacular spelunking in gorgeous Ginoza caves

Thanks to the volcanic activity of the Palaeozoic and Mesozoic eras, the many islands that makeup Okinawa Prefecture share an interesting topography.

Photo Of Taste testing the unique Japanese KitKat flavors!

Food & Drink

Taste testing the unique Japanese KitKat flavors!

It is a really popular chocolate in the UK, yet in recent years it has gained a new worldwide fame for making a small, yet impactful, change to the flavors of its products.

Photo Of 38 years and 18 marathons later, Okinawa MLC looks back on decades of service

Spotlight!

38 years and 18 marathons later, Okinawa MLC looks back on decades of service

As the 10th SG’s political advisor, Takaho helps the Army navigate through many important events and meetings with positive and professional outcomes.

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Food & Drink

Made in Okinawa: A taste trip to the Japanese tropics

My spouse went to Okinawa for work and because we couldn't tag along, he brought back some distinctly Okinawan flavors for us to enjoy.

Photo Of Exploring Okinawa’s blue water caves at Cape Maeda

Travel

Exploring Okinawa’s blue water caves at Cape Maeda

During a recent visit, me and my fiancé found our way to Onna Village’s Cape Maeda, known for its crystal blue water caves.

Photo Of USO Okinawa Staff Spotlight: Chad Gehrke

Spotlight!

USO Okinawa Staff Spotlight: Chad Gehrke

Chad is the Center Operations Manager at USO Schwab, the USO’s most northern center.

Photo Of Taste of Okinawa: Nakamoto Tempuraten offers tempura made with fresh fish

Food & Drink

Taste of Okinawa: Nakamoto Tempuraten offers tempura made with fresh fish

Nakamoto Tempuraten is one of the most popular tempura shops on Okinawa.

Photo Of 20 fun things to do on Okinawa's interesting Ishigaki Island

Travel

20 fun things to do on Okinawa's interesting Ishigaki Island

The southern island of Ishigaki is famous for its clear emerald-green water and beautiful white sandy beaches.

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