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Food & Drink

Shochu and Soju: What’s the difference?

Differences, similarities, and why these East Asian spirits are trending.

Travel

Okinawa’s White Beach Festival to be held April 12-13

Don’t miss the live entertainment, festival foods and more at the White Beach Festival on April 12 and 13.

Education

Salute your 2025 graduate in Stripes Grad Tab; Deadline May 5 for Okinawa

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

Education

Month of the Military Child: Military children, tell us your story!

Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this. Seriously! So, please put down your iPad, iPhone or other digital device for the next couple of minutes. You’ll survive, and I promise no one will take them.


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Photo Of VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: Bios on the Hill offers hidden gems, fun activities 

Travel

VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: Bios on the Hill offers hidden gems, fun activities 

Bios no oka, a.k.a. Bios on the Hill, a nature-oriented theme park in Uruma City with plenty of fun activities for your friends and family.

Photo Of Exploring Japan: Step back in time to Hacksaw Ridge during Battle of Okinawa

Travel

Exploring Japan: Step back in time to Hacksaw Ridge during Battle of Okinawa

Since the 2016 release of Mel Gibson’s Academy Award nominated “Hacksaw Ridge,” there has been increased interest in the Okinawa site where the movie takes place.


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More Stories from Okinawa

Photo Of VIDEO: Quick trip to Okinawa’s Miyako Island

Travel

VIDEO: Quick trip to Okinawa’s Miyako Island

Miyako Isand is quick flight from Okinawa. Miyako Island has plenty of culture, shopping, activities and food, which make it a great place for a getaway.

Photo Of VIDEO: A virtual trip around the Okinawan Islands

Travel

VIDEO: A virtual trip around the Okinawan Islands

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes. Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Okinawa.

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Travel

Time to pay up! It's road tax season on Okinawa!

When April comes around, it’s time to pay up in Japan. Road tax payment needs to be made between April and May. 

Photo Of Taste of Japan: Western-style dishes with Japanese twist

Food & Drink

Taste of Japan: 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.

Photo Of VIDEO: Fun in Okinawa: Relaxing time in Nakijin and Yagaji

Travel

VIDEO: Fun in Okinawa: Relaxing time in Nakijin and Yagaji

Nakijin Village in the northern part of Motobu Peninsula and Yagaji Island on the other side of an inland sea offer great destinations for your chill-out day.

Photo Of Taste of Japan: Okinawa octopus cracker real deal

Food & Drink

Taste of Japan: Okinawa octopus cracker real deal

Mainland Japan’s food culture continues to migrate to Okinawa, and every year new Japanese chain restaurants pop up on the island. Even items that were unique to the mainland like “Ehoumaki,” a sushi roll eaten on the day of Setsubun, are now common on Okinawa.

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Travel

Upcoming events on bases in Okinawa

There are some great events coming up in Okinawa!

Photo Of VIDEO: Okinawa's spectacular bullfights a sight to behold

Travel

VIDEO: Okinawa's spectacular bullfights a sight to behold

Bullfights on Okinawa are a huge spectacle that draw huge crowds of people cheering on their favorite bulls.

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