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Rules for riding e-scooters in Japan

With the recent uptick of violations and accidents involving e-scooters in Japan, I realized it might be time to catch up on the rules and regulations of using these vehicles.

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For some military spouses, intel can be hard to come by

As a Navy “intel wife,” I often lamented that we didn’t have as many social opportunities as couples in other military communities such as surface, aviation, submarines and special ops.

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Unwind yourself in Japan’s hot spring mecca Kusatsu

Where are the best onsen hot springs in Japan? I believe it is Kusatsu Onsen.

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VIDEO: Taste of Italy: Simple recipe for cold tomato pasta

Every year when summer rolls around, cold-served pasta appears on menus at many restaurants in Japan. Starting with standard tomato sauce, flavors range from bisque sauce to cod roe sauce and more. Normally, a hot and spicy dish would be my go-to when eating pasta.

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Cape Hedo offers amazing views, Ryuku legends, good luck on Okinawa

Only a two-hour drive away from Camp Foster, Cape Hedo is a good road trip destination.

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VIDEO: Taste of Okinawa: Make your own Goya juice

It’s not too much a stretch to say Goya is the staple of Okinawa.

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Video: Okinawa’s Cape Hedo a sight for sore eyes

Okinawa is home to many topographical wonders, cliffs, and amazing spots to enjoy the island’s surrounding crystal blue waters.

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Taste of Okinawa: Sweet, fluffy pancakes at Harbor in Chatan

During a recent trip to Okinawa, I accidently discovered an awesome pancake shop in Chatan called Harbor while on a search for some sweet souvenirs from Timeless Chocolate.

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A taste of some of the local foods of Okinawa

A genuine world of their own, the local foods of Okinawa prefecture draw on a deep cultural and historical heritage, finding inspiration through Chinese and Southeast Asian influences.

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VIDEO: Speakin' Japanese: Let's soak in hot springs!

It's getting colder out, so it’s a great time to enjoy the onsen hot springs around Japan! I visited Kusatsu Town in Gunma Prefecture, known as one of the best hot spring resorts in the country.