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Pacific Storm Tracker: Typhoon 09W (Bavi), # 32: Okinawa in TCCOR 1

Super Typhoon Bavi keeps battering the Marianas as it passes west of the island group. Guam remains in COR 1. Typhoon warning still in effect for Marianas.

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Saddle up on Okinawa! Hop on for equestrian experience at Mihara Horse Riding Club near Camp Courtney

Horseback riding can either be an exhilarating or intimidating experience for beginners like me.

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VIDEO: Tourist spots in Nago City

In addition to Orion Happy Park, there are locations in Nago City that deserve a spot on your itinerary.

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Smooth summer: Jazz, sunset cruise for memorable evening in Chatan

When I walk in Mihama American Village, somehow, the shopping area reminds me of Hip Hop music.


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Get published in Stars and Stripes Destination Paradise magazine; deadline July 15

It’s time to book your flights and pack your bags to go on your next adventure! We know you love to travel as much as we do and being stationed in the Pacific provides great access to all the beautiful countries you never imagined you’d get to see.

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Chow on scrumptious Cuban sandwich at Kissa Gitano in Okinawa

Last year I visited Kissa Gitano, an eatery in the Sunabe Seawall known for their tasty Cuban sandwiches, a go-to when I lived in South Florida almost 10 years ago.


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Asia Spicy Curry House in Uruma City, Okinawa

Prior to my horseback riding lesson, I stopped for lunch at Asia Spicy Curry House, a 10-minute drive from Mihara Horse Riding Club.

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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.

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VIDEO: Fun on Okinawa: Visit to Orion Happy Park

At Orion Happy Park near Nago Gusuku Park in Okinawa, you can take a look at how this popular local beer is made.

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Bueno Chicken Futenma near Hospital Gate on Camp Foster offers savory takeout rotisserie chicken

If you are in the mood to take out something garlicky, I highly recommend a rotisserie chicken at Bueno Chicken Futenma, a 10-minute walk from Hospital Gate on Camp Foster.

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Fake food, real art: The century-old history of sanpuru’s artful Japanese craftsmanship

Glistening noodles wrapped taut around the wooden edge of a chopstick.

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The best Japanese citrus fruits to eat

Full flavor profiles and serving recommendations

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6 traditional Japanese instruments that you can listen to today

Today you can hear it on TV, at a kabuki show, or a festival. So, here are six traditional Japanese instruments you can listen to today!

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VIDEO: Okoge Pasta a taste of Italy with Japanese twist

Okoge means “burn” in Japanese. The chef, who lives in Japan, used the Japanese word to describe the unique texture of this pasta.

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