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Video| Speakin' Japanese: Be prepared for an earthquake in Japan!

It has been 10 years since the East Japan Earthquake and the devastating tsunami.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Larsen
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Futenma fire and rescue run disaster drills

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma Crash Fire Rescue and fire fighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific run a vehicle collision simulation at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on Sept. 15, 2020.
Staff from Madigan Army Medical Center care for victims of an Amtrak derailment that occurred near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington in December 2017. (Photo Credit: John Wayne Liston, Madigan Army Medical Center)
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MTFs plan and prepare to face any emergency or disaster

For military medical treatment facilities preparing for emergencies and natural disasters, Mark Starnes offers this advice: “Train like you fight.” As the emergency manager at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Starnes and his team begin emergency preparations with routine...
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Uncovering foreigners' love of Okinawa delicacy taco rice

Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2022 marks the 38th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.
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Taste of Japan: Cooking up 4 easy Japanese rice dishes

In Japan, rice has a rich history which dates back over 2000 years. It’s a staple in many traditional dishes and has become an important part of Japanese food culture.
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Why does Japan love the changing of seasons?

Positioned on the mid-latitudes, Japan experiences the effects of air masses forming over the surrounding oceans as well as from Western Asia.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Ocean’s Pizza near Torii Station offers superb slice and view

While eating pizza may not require a special location to enjoy it, at Ocean’s Pizza in Yomitan Village the ocean views add something special to the dining experience.
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Delicious sweets and desserts from Japanese convenience stores

Japan’s convenience stores offer a wide variety of delicious sweets and desserts that are simply so irresistible, you can’t help but end up buying some to indulge in.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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MY FAVES: Good eats for a great picnic on Okinawa’s beautiful beaches

Although the temperature stays relatively warm throughout the year, winter in Okinawa can be a little too chilly for beachgoers. So, it makes sense that many beaches on the island don’t open until the spring.