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6 surprisingly cheap things in Japan

Japan is a country well known to have a high cost of living and is often said to be expensive to travel around. While these may be true, it doesn’t mean everything in Japan is expensive!
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Get creative with Valentine’s Day gifts

Flowers and chocolates are always fun to give and receive on Valentine’s Day, but if you are looking to shake things up with your gift-giving, there are plenty of ways to tell someone you love them.
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Five easy handmade gifts that won’t break your budget

‘Tis the season for giving gifts, and the folks to remember are many. Teachers, neighbors, coworkers and countless others have lightened your load over this past, not-so-easy year, so why not show your thanks with inexpensive yet thoughtful gifts that easily come together from materials you just might have on hand?
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Creative stocking stuffers

One of my favorite parts of the Christmas season, and especially Christmas morning, is the surprise of stocking stuffers. Sure, presents under the tree are great but usually these gifts came from a list – given to either family members, or Santa.
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Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa holiday gift wrapping

Yeoman 2nd Class Jatika Holloway, assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO) administrative department, wraps gifts at CFAO, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 21, 2020.
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Christmas movies to binge watch

Grab a warm cup of hot cocoa, a reindeer-shaped sugar cookie - or two - and snuggle up in a cozy blanket on the couch. It’s time for some Christmas movie magic!
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Okinawa studio proud of its Kokeshi dolls

Kokeshi dolls are a common item carried in many souvenir shops around Japan. Some are called “Sayonara Dolls,” which have become a popular parting gift for PCSing U.S. servicemembers.
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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese - Happy Father's Day!

Do you know what the third Sunday of June means? That's right! It's Father's Day.
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That’s a Wrap! Volunteer Groups can sign up for Camp Foster Exchange’s Gift Wrap Program

Volunteer groups can raise money and get in the holiday spirit by partnering with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to provide gift wrapping services for military shoppers this season.
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That’s a Wrap! Volunteer Groups can sign up for Kadena Exchange’s Gift Wrap Program

Volunteer groups can raise money and get in the holiday spirit by partnering with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to provide gift wrapping services for military shoppers this season.
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VIDEO| Japanese comfort foods great cure if you're sick

If you do get sick in Japan, the good news is that there are many delicious foods to help you feel better in no time.
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Japanese seaweed: All about 6 of Japan’s most popular varieties!

As an island nation, Japan harvests numerous types of seaweed from all around the country, such as hijiki from the crevices of rocks by the sea, and kombu from the shallow waters off the coastline.
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Taste of Japan: Crispy pork cutlet with soft, scrumptious egg

Katsudon is a popular Japanese food made with deep-fried breaded pork cutlet, egg, and seasonings over rice.
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Strange Japanese foods foreigners in Japan love

Here are some foods that may appear strange to foreigners but are quite delicious and findable in Japan.
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Simple recipes for 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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VIDEO| Taste of Italy: Let's cook delicious pasta in the microwave

As far as cooking is concerned, I am all for cutting corners. But, when I learned that pasta could be cooked in the microwave, I had to take it with a grain of salt.