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Chilling out on Okinawa's northern coast

Last year in early May I set out for the north to hit the beach.

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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: Quick trip to 'Turtle Rock'

Let’s visit Kaamiijii on Urasoe City’s west coast. This huge rock is named after the Okinawan dialect for “turtle rock.”

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Be respectful around Okinawa's sacred big tombs

For those who are new to the island, traditional Okinawan tombs may look very intriguing. But the spiritual importance these large structures have to Okinawans should be respected.

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Japan Kitchen: How to make Japanese pickles

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.


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2024 Best of the Pacific winners in Okinawa

2024 Best of the Pacific winners in Okinawa

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

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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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Taste of Okinawa: Yummy Mediterranean food at Onna Village café

There are plenty of similar café-galleries on Okinawa, but Doka Doka is one of the most popular among tourists.

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Be one with nature on Kume Island, Okinawa

If you head west from Okinawa, you’ll soon come across an island so beautiful even its name reflects that beauty.

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Get taste of Gotanda at Chinmaya in Okinawa

Seeking a familiar flavor of my time years ago in Tokyo, I visited Chinmaya Izumizaki Icchoume-ten in Naha for spicy mapo tofu over rice.

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Taste of Japan: Kampai to Okinawa's famous Awamori alcohol

The French have their wine, you can’t get more American than beer and everybody knows Japan is all about the sake, right?

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VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Alone time on a quiet Okinawan beach

Minna Island, a small remote island located off the coast of Motobu Penisula, is surrounded by beautiful and peaceful waters.

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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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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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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!

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