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June 23 marks Okinawa Memorial Day

To mark the end of the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, June 23 is observed as Memorial Day in Okinawa.

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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: On lookout for habu near Cape Maeda

On my way home, I decided to swing by Cape Maeda. Before the pandemic, this location was packed with many tourists who were there for snorkeling and diving.

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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: Spice up dinnertime with Okinawa Taco Rice recipe

If you ask me, taco rice is the kind of food that is hard not to like. Since it was invented in 1984 by Matsuo Gibo, who owned fast-food joint Parlor Senri near Camp Hansen, taco rice has grown to be one of the most beloved tastes of Okinawa.


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King Tacos’ in Okinawa not chicken to serve other dishes

In Okinawa, King Tacos is almost like a synonym for taco rice.

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VIDEO: Somin Champuru an Okinawan favorite

Somen, or somin in Okinawan dialect, comes in different varieties, but an Okinawan favorite is to have the noodles stir-fried in somin champuru.


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Yummy Indian curry at Cafe The Palm, Nanjo, OKinawa

As I was on my way back home, I stumbled upon Café The Palm, a new establishment on a hill overlooking the southern coast.

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Fly like a superhero at Moon Beach in Okinawa

When instructor Keiko Sasamoto cued me by saying, “Start!” I straightened my body upright under the water, putting strength into my legs, ready to be launched by a big thrash coming from underneath.

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Get published in this year’s Stars and Stripes Destination Paradise magazine

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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Share your ink in Pacific Tattoo magazine

Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine!

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Exploring Okinawa: A peek inside Kuganimui’s tragic WWII tunnels

On Okinawa, you’ll find many peaceful spots that offer a nice ocean view or a breath of fresh air and might not realize that these are sites immersed deep in military and war history.

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VIDEO: Okinawa's Nakagusuku Castle offers wonderful views

High above the shimmering blue sea, the ruins of Nakagusuku Castle offer a stunning view of both the eastern and western coasts of Okinawa’s main island.

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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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VIDEO: Japan Kitchen: Cooking up curry in a bag

These pouches are a great way to add a little Japanese curry into your weeknight dinner menu repertoire.

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