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Ssssssneaky Sssssnakes! Watch out for Okinawa’s venomous habu

You may not believe this, but I once saw a habu beat a mongoose in a cross-species duel when I was a kid.

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Pacific Tattoo: Artist’s take - Hiroshi Nishimura

Hiroshi Nishimura is a tattoo artist based out of Kobe, Japan, who also travels overseas to share his craft with others. Nishimura, who says he joined the profession because he thought being a tattoo artist would be “cool,” shared his thoughts on the tattoo culture in Japan.

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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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Taste of Japan: It’s a fruit, it’s a vegetable, it’s a SUPERFOOD!

Just as in America, superfoods are currently a trendy topic in Japan.

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Show love for 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.

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VIDEO: Military Members Required Vehicle Documentation in Japan

Spot video listing and describing the required vehicle documentation military members need in order to operate personally owned vehicles.

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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. 

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Burning Questions with 18th MUNS at Kadena AB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Isabelle Velker, left, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions inspector, Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief and Chief Master Sgt. James Toombs, 18th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, eat hot wings during an Airman development day at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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Japan Tip of the Day: Honk your horn with caution

Drivers in mainland Japan and Okinawa, did you know that there is a law that regulates when you should honk the horn? If not, join the club.

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Be respectful! Tomb visiting season begins April 4 in Okinawa

Starting late March through April, you would see banners and flags with the word “清明祭” at local supermarkets on the island.

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Upcoming events on bases in Okinawa

There are some great events coming up in Okinawa!

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Kadena re-opens base roller rink

Kadena celebrated the reopening of its historic roller rink, March 21, with live music, food, and fun.

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“Asteroids and Planetary Defense” Month of the Military Child event

Embry-Riddle & USA Girl Scouts Overseas Celebrate Month of the Military Child with a Virtual Presentation and In- Person Workshops presenting on ‘Asteroids and Planetary Defense’

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