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Have a holly, jolly meal: Commissaries offer deep savings for holiday menus

The colorful lights, the music, the decorations, the smells, the holiday movies on repeat – all converge to create a Christmas warmth within us that’s hard to describe.
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Food & Drink
Cuisine: American

Crowd-pleasing holiday potluck ideas

Indulging in delicious food is one of the best parts of the holidays, and you’ll likely be in constant need of something tasty to take along to all those holiday potlucks.
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Cuisine: Mexican

Ho-ho-holiday margaritas

The holidays are quickly approaching and so are the (sometimes much needed) holiday cocktails! This yummy concoction is one my family is anxiously awaiting.
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2019 Camp Courtney Holiday Festival

Members of the local and U.S. communities attended the 2019 Camp Courtney Holiday Festival Dec. 7-8, on Camp Courtney.
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Cuisine: Japanese

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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Nostalgia-inducing holiday decor of yore

I can’t remember that my reading glasses are perched on my head, where I parked my car at the commissary or where I left my cup of coffee, but I have many vivid recollections of my childhood.
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Holiday swag: Think commissary for those perfect stocking stuffers

On your next trip to the commissary, remember you don’t need a stocking hung by the chimney with care to get some very practical stocking stuffer items that people will actually use.
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The best holiday gifts for your favorite travelers

Travelers can be especially difficult to shop for during the holiday season. What do you get for friends or loved ones who would rather be off exploring a new city with nothing but a backpack and a few personal belongings in tow than anything else? Plenty! Think outside the box — or suitcase — to pick the perfect present for your favorite...
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Did you know?: New Year, most important holiday in Japan

New Year’s, or oshogatsu, is one of Japan’s most important and longest holidays.
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Speakin' Japanese: New Year talk

Here are some useful Japanese words and phrases you can use during the holiday season:
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Cuisine: Japanese

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.
Photo by Shoji Kudaka
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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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Cuisine: American, Mexican

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.
Photo by Takahiro Takiguchi
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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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Cuisine: Japanese

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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Cuisine: Italian

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.