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Pacific Tattoo: Tattoo regulations in the military

If you are an active-duty service member and are considering getting a tattoo, be sure to inform yourself of the rules and regulations. Here is an overview of current military tattoo policies. 

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Devastation, victims of 3/11 East Japan Earthquake remembered in Hachinohe 14 years later

Hachinohe residents gathered on Tanesashi Beach on March 11 to remember the victims and devastation on the 14th anniversary of the East Japan Earthquake.

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early at Torii Beach color run on March 15

As you get ready to wear green for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, eating lots of corned beef and cabbage or having a proper pint of Guinness may be on your mind.

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Best air purifiers in Japan

Recommendations for allergies, quality air and quality sleep.

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Phoenix Park Hotel: Proud supporter of USO Okinawa

Nestled in the second largest city of Okinawa, stands Phoenix Park Hotel, a luxurious hotel part of the Phoenix Corporation.

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AK Kogyo: Proud supporter of USO Okinawa

Recently, Owner and President of AK Kogyo, Eugene Bourderault and General Manager, Hawari Habrawi, presented a USO Proud Supporter level donation of ¥1,000,000 to J. Phil Van Etten, USO Okinawa Area Director.

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Restore ‘care’ to primary care providers

“What can I do for you today?” my new primary care manager said, after tap-tap-tapping on and opening the door of the examining room at the Naval Health Clinic.

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New MILITARY STAR cardmembers receive 15% off first-day purchases March 6- 20

From March 6 through March 20, shoppers who open and use a new MILITARY STAR® account will save 15% on all purchases made the first day instead of the usual 10% first-day discount.

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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.

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Japan cracks down on cellphone use, being intoxicated while cycling

At the end of 2024, Japan’s biking laws were revised and penalties for lawbreakers were strengthened as officials aimed to make roads and sidewalks safer for pedestrians and cyclists.