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Aug. 5 marks the start of the heated summer battles at Koshien!

Undeniably one of the most popular sports in Japan, baseball dominates when it comes to summer in The Land of the Rising Sun.

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Summer workouts have players ready for start of fall practices

With team captains leading the way, football and volleyball players conducted informal workouts leading up to the first official day of DODEA-Pacific team tryouts.

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Back to school! ‘Military-connected students are at the heart of all we do’

Welcome back to school, Pacific family! It is my pleasure to welcome DoWEA Pacific students and families to the 2026–27 school year.

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Kadena Language Institute tours Kadena AB

Kadena Language Institute students and teachers pose for a photo at the Ryukyu Islands Surrender Site during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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International Soccer Clinic to be held July 19, 25 in Okinawa

Improve your soccer skills and experience international exchange without leaving Okinawa!

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Golf: Wingert wins four-way battle to grab USFJ golf title

If there is such a thing as playing leapfrog on the golf course, Sunday’s round at Tama Hills served as a prime example.

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Top athletes across DODEA-Pacific honored by their schools

Some got to experience the ultimate high of winning a Far East championship during the 2025-2026 calendar school year.Some got to experience the ultimate high of winning a Far East championship during the 2025-2026 calendar school year.

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Some of DODEA-Pacific’s top competitors will be doing so in college in the fall

Two athletes who will play at Division I universities lead a strong contingent from Kubasaki and Kadena.

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Girls Soccer: Zama’s Callicott cornered the market on scoring opportunities

The Trojans senior midfielder’s placement on set pieces was a huge strength for the new DODEA-Europe girls soccer Division II champions.

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Boys Soccer: Perry’s Charles moves to a different beat

The Samurai junior scored 30 goals and had 15 assists for a team that didn’t lose all season en route to a Far East boys Division II soccer title.The Samurai junior scored 30 goals and had 15 assists for a team that didn’t lose all season en route to a Far East boys Division II soccer title.

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Yokota HS, Mr. Wagner, 9th Grade, America at 250

Writings by Yokota High School 9th graders on America at 250.

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Yokota HS, Mr. Wagner, 12th Grade, America at 250

Writings by Yokota High School 12th graders on America at 250.

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Yokota HS, Mr. Wagner, 11th Grade, America at 250

Writings by Yokota High School 11th graders on America at 250.

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Softball AOY: Zama’s Herring dominated on mound and in batter’s box

Rallying from a 9-10 campaign in 2025, Zama came off the field victorious 30 times in 30 games in the just-completed season, and captured the Far East Division II Tournament title for the third time in school history.

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