Defense Commissary Agency

In the West it’s common practice for men and women to exchange gifts on February 14th. But in Japan, women are the ones to make the first move.

Fish and shrimp tempura are the most popular at this shop.
“We use whiptail for fish tempura because it has white soft meat and it goes well with tempura,” says owner Yoshikazu Uema. “We don’t use tuna, since the meat can be too hard for tempura.”

On Okinawa, a new broth has made its debut promising to break the norm but still living up to local soba enthusiasts’ expectations.

Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to travel to Japan on a budget and eat like a local at affordable prices. There are plenty of cheap eats and pocket-friendly restaurants – you just have to know where to look. Most importantly, the Japanese hold their eating establishments to very high standards.

The Kadena Exchange is helping Airmen and military families launch a BE FIT lifestyle with healthier eating habits as the New Year begins, reaffirming its commitment to service members’ readiness and resiliency.

The Camp Foster Exchange is helping Marines and military families launch a BE FIT lifestyle with healthier eating habits as the New Year begins, reaffirming its commitment to service members’ readiness and resiliency.