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VIDEO| When you fly out of Haneda Airport, make a detour for some old-style shopping at Edo Tokyo

Haneda Airport’s International Terminal accommodates traditional Japanese shopping and restaurant area, called “Edo Street” on its 4th floor.
Akitaka Nagasawa, left, shows photographs of his uncle Yoshio Nagasawa, whose portrait in uniform is at center. Yoshio Nagasawa's World War II-era flag was returned to his family in Japan on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. OBON SOCEITY
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World War II war trophies returned to families of fallen Japanese soldiers

A photo album and two flags recovered from Pacific battlefields were returned this week to the families of the fallen Japanese soldiers who carried them into combat during World War II.
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Yasukuni Shrine gives outlook on modern war history

Yasukuni Shrine, one of the best known Shinto shrines, has often been seen as a symbol of imperial Japan’s war history.
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VIDEO| Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine, a very well-known shrine in Tokyo, is seen as a symbol of Imperial Japan’s war history.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Percival Lefthand, a distribution management specialist with the distribution management office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Camp Smedley D. Butler, reviews paperwork at the distribution management office on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan Nov. 13, 2019. Lefthand grew up on the Crow Reservation in southern Montana and lived there all his life prior to enlisting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan H. Pulliam)
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Okinawa Marine reflects on his Native American heritage

Motivated by the educational opportunities the Marine Corps had to offer, Percival Lefthand left his close-knit family in southern Montana to take a shot at earning the title of United States Marine.
A Marine shops at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Commissary back n 2007. Nov. 10 is the 244th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Marine Corps by the Continental Congress in 1775 to create a seafaring infantry for the Navy during times of battle at sea and ashore. (DeCA photo: Tracey Guyette)
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Commissaries honor Marine’s 244 years of service

Nov. 10 is the 244th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Marine Corps by the Continental Congress in 1775 to create a seafaring infantry for the Navy during times of battle at sea and ashore.
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History flourishes at Irifuneyama Park in Kure, Hiroshima

Nostalgic, beautiful and even whimsical were the three words that came to mind as I passed under the gate topped with a wrought-iron arch and into the park.
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VIDEO| Kudaka Island off Okinawa’s coast is an ‘Island of God’

Only about a 20-minute ferry ride from the southeast coast of Okinawa’s main island, Kudaka Island is a popular destination for tourists. The island is often referred to as an “Island of God” where the origins of Ryukyu Kingdom (1429－1879) reside.
Fo Guang Shan (Photos by Sarah Hodge)
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My Paradise: Taiwan trip a time to remember

Taiwan is a stunning island paradise not to be missed during your Pacific assignment. Taoyuan International Airport is a little over 2.5 hours from Seoul or 3 hours from Tokyo, making it an attractive weekend destination for those stationed in Korea and Japan.
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Commissaries honor Air Force’s 72 years of service

FORT LEE, Va. – Military commissaries have served the men and women of the U.S. Air Force since its creation 72 years ago, so it’s with pride that the Defense Commissary Agency joins with them in observing their birthday on Sept. 18.
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Start 2020 off right with a Japanese tradition

Although there are many “good luck foods” for the new year in this world, the majority of locals in Okinawa have only one thing in their mind New Year’s Eve: Okinawa soba.
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Have a happy and sticky new year on Okinawa

Given that it’s made from sticky rice, just like the Japanese rice cake, and how similar the names are, it’s understandable to assume mochi and Okinawan muchi are the same.
The Mexican Taco Burger from Captain Kangaroo on Okinawa features a chunky beef patty, melted cheese, guacamole, tomato, sour cream and chili beans. AYA ICHIHASHI/STARS AND STRIPES
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Captain Kagaroo popular with tourists and locals for good reason

Imagine a juicy meat patty blanketed by warm melted cheese, topped with delicious guacamole, crispy lettuce and a tangy tomato slice. Ladle over it a spoonful of chili sauce and sandwich it all nicely in a chewy, toasty sesame-seed bun.
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Tapioca designated as Japan’s dish of 2019

It’s official — tapioca has been named Japan’s dish of 2019. The tea drink with tapioca pearl balls has hit the country by storm, prompting Gurunavi Research Institute, a survey company, to select it for the designation.
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Enjoy traditional Okinawan cuisine at Irohatei

Anyone in search of a meal with an authentic local taste will be pleased to find Irohatei, a restaurant specializing in traditional Okinawan cuisine.
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Salvatore Cuomo at Manza Beach serves authentic Neapolitan food

There are 34 locations in Tokyo alone. Here on Okinawa, ANA Intercontinental Manza Beach Resort is the only place where people can enjoy the popular taste. But having pizza and wine on the beach is sure to match any experience at a Tokyo branch.