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Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harrison C. Rakhshani/Released
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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit get reps in coordinating supporting arms fires

“As allies, it’s vital that we know how to work together,” says Cpl. Joseph Roche, a joint fires observer with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines.
Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya tours the command post during Yama Sakura 75 at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, Dec. 15, 2018. ERICA EARL/U.S. ARMY
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Japan solidifies defenses in southern island chain with string of new bases

Japan solidified defenses in its southern island chain late last month with the addition of three military bases aimed at providing a quicker response to “natural disasters or any emergencies.”
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matt Navarra
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JGSDF Maj. recieves award and and praise from III MEF CG

U.S. Marine III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, speaks about Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Takashi Haga, Ground Component Command Liaison officer to III MEF, before an award ceremony awarding Haga at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2019.
Soldiers from the 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conduct individual and small-unit maneuver exercises during Iron Fist at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, February 6, 2019. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise designed to improve U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF’s ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations.
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Iron Fist 2019 strengthens U.S.-Japan Alliance; certifies ARDB

.S. Marines from 1st Marine Division and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers with the 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade celebrated another successful exercise during the closing ceremony of Iron Fist 2019, Feb. 8, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
U.S Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Michael S. Payne, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Director takes a group photo of Master Gunnery Sgt. Jose C. Rios, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Deputy Director with the Japanese Ground Self- Defense Force command sergeants major course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan 30, 2019. The annual visit is held to educate JGSDF CSMC about Marine Corps military education and discuss common challenges senior leaders encounter. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Krysten I. Gomez)
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Japanese Ground Self- Defense Force Command Sergeants Major course visits Okinawa Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy

Service members with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, command sergeants major course visit the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Jan. 30, on Camp Hansen.
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An omelet... a taco... Kijimunaa serves up omu-taco rice!

You may have heard and even sampled Okinawa’s signature so-called soul food, taco rice – south-of-the-boarder-seasoned ground beef atop rice with shredded cheese, lettuce and tomato. But, what about its cousin, “omu-taco rice”?
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Siam: Must-try authentic taste of Thailand dishes in Nanjo City

If you want to enjoy authentic Thai food on Okinawa, Siam in Nanjo City is a good choice.
Restaurant owner Yasushi Inoue and his Thai wife Nok have run the restaurant for 20 years with the goal of inspiring locals with their taste of Thailand dishes.
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Horizon Curry Works offers a variety of Japanese curries

“I really wanted to open a curry house in Chatan, which is one of a few locations in Japan where you see this many curry restaurants,” said Akinobu Sato, the owner of Horizon Curry Works. 
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Shaved ice cools down the Japanese summer

Summer in Japan gets scorching and steamy. Mid-summer Temperatures often reach 95 F or higher depending on the region. Along with beer, watermelon and soomen (cold udon noodle), kakigoori (shaved ice) is a popular cold food that cools us down during summer.
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Restaurant Gen: Try variety of Japanese dishes in Chatan

If you want to enjoy a large selection and portions of Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices, Gen restaurant is the place for you.
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10 Must-try Spicy Japanese Snacks

Unlike in South Korea or Bhutan, winter in Okinawa doesn’t take a lot of spicy hot-pot-type dishes to get through. That may be one reason why the subtropical island didn’t offer many spicy foods in the past.