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A delightful day of hiking on Okinawa’s Mt. Katsuu

In search for some nature and the wonderful view I’d heard others mention, I took to Mt. Katsuu, or Katsuu-dake, for a nice day of hiking. 
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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Fuji Five Lakes

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes.
Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Fuji Five Lakes. 
The great thing about this destination is that it is easily accessible from Tokyo and most of the military bases in the Kanto Plain area by car or train.
Summit of Mt. Katsuu
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VIDEO| Hiking to the top of Okinawa's Mt. Katsuu

Okinawa may not have tall mountains like Mt. Fuji or Kilimanjaro, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some great hiking on the island.
Photo by Takahiro Takiguchi
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Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji to open for climbing!

Every year, thousands make the grueling hike for a view unlike any other atop Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji. In 2020, this feat was one of many casualties of COVID-19, and for the first time in modern history, authorities closed access to Mt. Fuji’s four trails during the hiking season.
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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese lesson: Let's take a rest at a cool place!

We're soon getting into the unpleasant, steamy rainy season of tsuyu. We may need to escape from the city for a while and head to cool place like sea, mountain or riverside.
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Did you know: Power spots in Japan?

Japanese often associate “Power Spots” with Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, along with large mountains, islands and lakes. In fact, there are about 165,000 shrines and temples, more than three times the number of convenience stores (50,000) within the nation.
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Kume Island: Beauty of Ryukyus on full display

If you head west from Okinawa, you’ll soon come across an island so beautiful even its name reflects that beauty.
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Did you know?: The biggest mountain in Okinawa

The biggest mountain in Okinawa prefecture is Omoto-dake (Mount Omoto) on Ishigaki Island, which is 1,726 feet in height.
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48 hours in Taipei: Cocktails, dim sum and mountain hikes

Taipei’s eclectic bar scene, vibrant night markets and relaxed vibe has made it one of Asia’s trendiest destinations.
Friday – Cocktails
We touched down in Taipei with one goal for the night – to indulge in world-class cocktails at the city’s notorious speakeasies.  
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3 delicious apple recipes your family will love

Ah, fall! Whether you are on team apple or team pumpkin spice, there are about a million options for amazing recipes to be trying now that cooler weather has arrived.
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5 easy, lazy crockpot recipes that will satisfy family

Sometimes slaving over the stove for hours just doesn’t sound like much fun. Bust out the crockpot and have dinner ready to go when the family comes bursting through the door with cries of “I’m hungry!” Check out these recipes to get started. 
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VIDEO| Making Hirayachi, Okinawa’s take on okonomiyaki

If you’re a Japanese food fan, you may have heard of okonomiyaki; a Korean food afficionado—chijimi. But Okinawa also has its own version: hirayachi.
Photos by Bonson Lam: Kneading dough for some hand made Okinawa soba noodles
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Take a food tour in Makishi Market, the Kitchen of Okinawa

I believed I can, and so I gave it my all. For people of every generation, there is no greater motivation of achieving your goals than believing you can, and no greater destroyer of dreams than convincing yourself that you can’t.
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Sweet Okinawan brown sugar the key to these 5 dishes

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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On Okinawa, Hilly Valley Jr. serves up serves up juicy hamburgers

A trip to Hiji Waterfall will most likely mean a hike of one hour and 20 minutesl. If you are planning to go there, it would be a good idea to replenish your energy before starting a long hike.