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Did you know?: Arcades are huge business in Japan

The Japanese arcade industry hauls in 450 billion yen a year.
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Gratitude for societal changes during COVID-19

During this pandemic, it is easy to see all of the destruction the coronavirus has caused. As a result, we all carry very real and heavy fears with us every day. Though the list of damages caused keeps growing, this experience has also been beneficial to us as a society.
Tokyo ranks first out of 26 cities in the region for its combination of business and leisure -- or bleisure -- appeal for travellers.
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Top 'Bleisure' cities in Asia

As corporate travel booms across Asia-Pacific, the concept of “bleisure” is gaining traction, spurring the region’s cities to better integrate opportunities for leisure amid busy business trips.
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Military spouses take a leap on entrepreneurship

Every year, thousands of military spouses follow their partners to new duty stations across the United States or overseas. They move their life with them, but often that does not include their careers.
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VIDEO| Japan Kitchen: Simple recipe for Japanese fried squash

Kabocha korokke, is a common and very popular bento meal item. You’ll find this in many schoolchildren’s lunch boxes when autumn arrives as it’s a great way for moms to get their kids to eat more veggies.
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Delicious pancakes at Jakkepoes on Okinawa

What’s not to love about a pancake house that flips your pancakes to order and is located by a quiet beach. So next time you’re out on a weekend drive, steer your way toward Jakkepoes in Yomitan.
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Enjoy the taste of Mexico at Okinawa’s Rollup Burritos

Burritos are not common in Japan. To top that, putting one together can prove a challenge. 
Enjoy tea the traditional way (Photo: Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau / JT)
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Okinawa tea tasting: The making of bukubuku tea

A gentle breeze sways the cotton Noren curtain of this café, telling visitors that it is open. A pink Frangipani and the blue skies bring a smile.
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Best Japanese summer street foods you may like to try

It’s the height of summer! With so many fireworks events and festivals lined up, one thing you definitely can’t miss out on is street food gourmet!
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My Faves: Frozen foods at Japanese grocery stores

Last year was an important year for the frozen food industry in Japan. The year marked the 100th anniversary of the first time Hokkaido fish was commercially frozen, according to the Japan Frozen Food Association.