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Speakin' Japanese: Parking phrases

The following could be helpful as you navigate Japan and try to find a place to park your car.
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Speakin’ Japanese: Visiting Little Okinawa in Tsurumi, Yokohama

Here’s some phrases that will be helpful when you visit Tsurumi.
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Speakin' Japanese: Typhoon talk

Well, there is a typhoon in our midst, so here ya go. While taking every precaution to be safe and prepared, try using the following words and phrases.
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Speakin’ Japanese: Habu Sssssssssspeak

“Habu” is a native Okinawan poisonous snake whose bite can cause nausea, vomiting, hypertension and possibly death.
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Speakin’ Japanese: Sushi sayings

The following Japanese phrases sure will help you fully enjoy some tasty sushi. Don’t be afraid to speak up, it’s part of the fun.
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Speakin' Japanese: Just ask

To ask for, wish or encourage something in Japanese, the following phrases will help you.
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Did you know?: Okinawan dialect

Okinawan dialect is known for its uniqueness. Most of its words and phrases may not make any sense to people from other parts of the country.
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Speakin' Japanese: Mother’s Day chatter

Japanese celebrate Mother’s Day on second Sunday of May, just like Americans. So, this year on May 12 when you present your Mom’s with some flowers, card or other gifts, surprise her with a little Japanese. Happy Mother’s Day to all our loving and hardworking moms!
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KLI hosts 22nd annual entrance ceremony

Kadena Language Institute students and honorary guests take a commemorative photo during the 22nd Annual KLI Entrance Ceremony April 11, 2019, at the Kadena Rotary Town Plaza, Okinawa, Japan.
Samantha Sanchez observes second graders in her Spanish FLES class on Feb. 22, 2019, at Vogelweh Elementary School near Kaiserslautern, Germany. JENNIFER H. SVAN/STARS AND STRIPES
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Parents lament end of DODEA elementary school Spanish language program

The U.S. military’s school system is getting rid of a popular Spanish language program offered at dozens of its elementary schools overseas and stateside — and parents aren’t happy about it.
Eggs Benedict from the Hawaiian-style Kaiholo Cafe on Okinawa. AYA ICHIHASHI/STARS AND STRIPES
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Start your weekend right with delicious breakfast at Kaiholo Cafe on Okinawa

Growing up, how many of us were told by our mothers or grandmothers that breakfast is the most important meal of the day?
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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.