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Okinawa Motor Show shifts into gear Nov. 9-10

Motorheads mark your calendar. The biggest motor show on the island is going to make its way back.

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My Faves: Japanese childhood toys

Growing up in the 70s and 80s, I had a lot of fun playing with traditional Japanese/Okinawan toys, including kites and spinning tops.

Food & Drink

Japan Kitchen: Western-style dishes with Japanese twist

Foods like omurice, ton katsu and naporitan spaghetti are items you’ve likely seen on a menu if you’ve ever visited a casual dining restaurant in Japan.

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Submit photos for Welcome to the Pacific magazine by Jan. 22, 2025

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?In May 2025, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!


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Photo Of Sunset on the Beach Nov. 9

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Sunset on the Beach Nov. 9

Although the long season for beach parties may be finally coming to an end, there’s still a big party to catch at Sunset Beach near Camp Foster and Kadena Air Base.

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USO Okinawa Staff Spotlight: Mariel ‘Mars’ Puga

Born and raised in the “furniture” capital of the world, Mariel “Mars” Puga joins the USO Okinawa team from North Carolina.


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Photo Of My Paradise: Uncovering legends, myths in Okinawa

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My Paradise: Uncovering legends, myths in Okinawa

Okinawa abounds with legends and myths, surprises where least expected and rare animals that can’t be seen anywhere else.

Photo Of A walk through Okinawa’s Itokazu Castle Ruins

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A walk through Okinawa’s Itokazu Castle Ruins

Located at an altitude of 180 meters (591 feet), which is the highest among all the castle ruins in the southern part of the island, it also boasts a dimension of 49,806 square meters.

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Food & Drink

Natto Beans: All about Japan’s weird fermented soy superfood

Japanese natto beans have garnered a bit more of the spotlight in recent years for their superfood and probiotic appeal.

Photo Of Exploring Okinawa: Tamagusuku Castle Ruin offers fantastic views

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Exploring Okinawa: Tamagusuku Castle Ruin offers fantastic views

Just a five-minute drive away from Itokazu Castle Ruins is another historic site that is well worth a visit. Legend has it that this castle was built by Amamikyo, a god who created Okinawa.

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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.

Photo Of Quick getaway to Ukabi Island, Okinawa

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Quick getaway to Ukabi Island, Okinawa

It was by accident that I went to Ukabijima in Okinawa. On a day in late June, I hit the road and drove down south.

Photo Of Tearing it up on ATVs in Higashi Village, Okinawa

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Tearing it up on ATVs in Higashi Village, Okinawa

It had been years since I’d made my way back to Higashi Village on Okinawa’s northeastern coast.

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Job Opening at Stars and Stripes: Multimedia, Digital, and Programmatic Sales Contractor

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for multimedia and digital sales? Stars and Stripes is looking for independent contractors to join our team, working in Tokyo, Seoul, Okinawa, or Singapore.

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