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USO Schwab hosts “Ooey Gooey” storytime with Schwab Program

Thousands of miles away from home, Marines volunteer to promote literacy for military children. The USO Camp Schwab is the northern most USO on the island of Okinawa.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild
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Camp Schwab volunteers visit local elementary schools to celebrate Halloween

U.S. Marines, Camp Schwab USO volunteers, and community relations specialists with Camp Schwab interact with Japanese local national children and hand out Halloween-themed goodie bags in Nago, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2021.
Photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly
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Cultural exchange Halloween event with Bechtel and Kawasaki Elementary School

Students from Bechtel Elementary School poses for a photo during a cultural exchange Halloween event with the Kawasaki Elementary School hosted by the Bechtel Elementary School Advisory Committee at the Kawasaki Community Center, Okinawa, Japan, on Oct. 27, 2021.
Photo by 123RF
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Let’s get spooky: Halloween events on Okinawa bases!

It’s that time of year again when ghosts and goblins visit for some sweet treats and Halloween fun.
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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese: Happy Halloween!

Are you ready? Have you prepared for your Halloween costumes? We sure will have a creepy little evening tonight!
Photo Credit: U.S. Army
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USAG Okinawa delivers Halloween greetings to local area

In the spirit of friendship, the U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Command Team of Lt. Col. Ryan S. Gladding and Command Sgt. Maj. Kalani Kalili along with the commander’s wife, Amber and son, Hunter, dressed as popular Pokémon characters to deliver “Halloween pumpkin greetings” to local hospitals and preschools in the Yomitan area.
Photo Credit: U.S. Army
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"Howl-O-Ween" at Torii Beach Dog Park

Sunday, October 24, 2021 turned out to be more than just a normal day at the Torii Beach Dog Park for its regular furry visitors.
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The pumpkin renaissance: not just decor anymore

Let’s take a quick trip back in time, just a few decades ago, to our childhood years ... It’s the month of October, and the neighborhood is abuzz with anticipation.
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Speakin' Japanese: Spooky speak

In recent years, the modern Western tradition of Halloween has crept up on Japan in the form of commercial and entertainment events – especially in big cities.
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Nutritious, savory pumpkin almond smoothie recipe

Packed with seasonal goodies and nutrition-rich foods such as almonds and olive oil, this is the smoothie for autumn! Because the pumpkin was organic, this recipe leaves the skin unpeeled—but you can opt to take it off.
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Italian Kitchen: Pasta/ravioli recipe for beginners

Fast and easy homemade pasta recipe. Perfect for easy Monday night dinners. Ingredients and directions easy to follow for both beginners and advanced cooks.
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5 simple, delicious recipes with Okinawa's famous brown sugar

Okinawan brown sugar, made from sugarcane grown in fields blessed with strong southern-island sunlight and minerals delivered by the ocean spray, is very rich in flavor.
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Awesome gift ideas! 5 handy Japanese kitchen gadgets

Due to COVID, our time at home got longer and longer. Well, how about a gift to make that homelife a little more special? Step up, kitchen appliances!
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The Okinawa connection between Awamori and Karate

Okinawa is well-known as the birthplace of karate, but Japan’s southern islands are also home to the creation of a unique distilled liquor known as awamori.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Bite into The Bros scrumptious signature sandwiches on Okinawa

Americans may be hard to please when it comes to sandwiches. Every U.S. state has its signature sandwich, and individuals often have their own favorites.
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Taste of Japan: The wonderful world of Japanese melons

In recent years the deliciousness of Japanese fruit has been attracting attention overseas. Among the sought-after fruits, melons have gained popularity as a high-class fruit.