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Submit photos for Stripes' Welcome to the Pacific magazine!

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?

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Avoid a ticket by staying out of Okinawa's bus lanes

Some of you may be new to the island, while others may just seem to forget. But, despite signs and previous stories written by Stripes, I continue to see Y-number license plate cars pulled over for driving in Okinawa’s bus lanes.

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USO Service Salute Celebrates American and Japanese Honorees Despite COVID

In 1971, USO Okinawa held its inaugural premiere event – The USO Okinawa Service Salute Gala.

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Sailor talks about life on Okinawa as a vegetarian

As my first duty station, Okinawa has had many perks. Living here has given me plenty of new cultural experiences. Perhaps the most unique one has been the change in food.

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Torii Beach perfect place on Okinawa for sun and fun!

Although Torii Station may not stand out when comes to its size and the number of servicemembers it hosts, the small Army base is home to a beachside recreational area that will leave a big smile on your face: Torii Beach.

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Trace the footsteps of Medal of Honor recipient at Okinawa's Hacksaw Ridge

With 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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USO Okinawa Service Spotlight – Lisa Wease

Position/Title: Senior Center Manager
At the USO: Mar. 29, 2016 to Present
Center/Office location: USO Kadena

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Okinawa Marine awarded Navy Achievement Medal for saving woman bitten by snake

Sgt. John James, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo with Tokiko Ahuso and her daughter Hirono Ikehara after being awarded the Navy Achievement Medal at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec 23, 2020.

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Watch out for venimous habu snakes on Okinawa!

You may not believe this, but I once saw a habu beat a mongoose in a cross-species duel when I was a kid. Back then, the death match between the venomous snake found on Okinawa and surrounding islands and the predator from India, was a famous attraction at Gyokusendo Park, now known as Okinawa World.

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Okinawans, foreigners crazy about taco rice

Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2020 marks the 36th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.

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5 easy-to-make recipes using sweet Okinawan brown sugar

Okinawan brown sugar, made from sugarcane grown in fields blessed with strong southern-island sunlight and minerals delivered by the ocean spray, is very rich in flavor.

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6 protein-packed breakfasts without eggs

When you’re attempting to add more protein into your life, one of the easiest things to reach for is eggs. Eggs are great. They’re easy, versatile and inexpensive.

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Conveni Craze: Convenience stores in Japan do it all ... and then some

Located throughout Japan, convenience stores sell virtually everything you need in daily life.

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10 popular Japanese snacks

2020 was a trying year in many ways, but one bright spot was all the specialty tastes that have been released for our favorite Japanese snacks and treats!

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'Tofu is so good in Japan!' Japanese comfort foods foreigners love

When you think of comfort food, what comes to mind? For some people it might be fried chicken or pizza. There is a great variety of things people might say, but when it comes to Japanese comfort food, many might think of different fried teats like karaage or katsu.