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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese: What a splendid view it is!

Mt. Daikanzan on the Hakone turnpike is only a short one-hour drive from Camp Zama and NAF Atsugi.
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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese: Greet gods of the Land of Rising Sun!

In Japan, there are thousands of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples located throughout the nation, and we Japanese often visit them to purify ourselves on various occasions, such as birth, marriage, traditional 7-5-3 celebrations or during Oshogatsu New Year Days.
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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese lesson: It has become chilly these days!

As autumn deepens, the temperature has dropped and daylight gets shorter day after day. At Lake Kawaguchiko near Mt. Fuji, the gorgeous autumn leaves are at peak levels and at night are lit up beautifully for the Momiji Matsuri or Autumn Foliage Festival.
Photos by Cindy Birch
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My Paradise: Camping at Lake Motosuko near Mt. Fuji

Throughout the last 10 years, my family and I have traveled to 23 countries.  We lived in the USA, Europe and now Japan. 
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Experience Japan’s great outdoors in peak luxury!

With new sites popping up around the nation, Japan is no stranger to the worldwide glamping trend!
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Did you know?: Mt. Fuji is actually an active volcano

One of Japan’s World Heritage sites, Mount Fuji is actually an active volcano. While it repeatedly has smallscale eruptions, those of the  large scale have occurred most recently in 864 and 1707.
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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: Mt. Fuji is No. 1 in Japan!

The Fuji Five Lakes is one of the best spots to enjoy Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji. From each of the lakes, you can take a close look at the tallest mountain in the nation, considered a great, must-visit attraction near the Kanto Plain.
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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese lesson: It's a typical Japanese-like landscape!

Nenba Village, or Saiko Iyashinosato Nenba, is a great tourist attraction near Lake Saiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes.
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VIDEO| Fuji Five Lakes in pastel colors

Head to the Fuji Five Lakes in Yamanashi Pref. to enjoy impressive landscapes including a great view of Mount Fuji, the crystal clear waters and surrounding foliage in gorgeous autumn colors.
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Italian Kitchen: Pasta/ravioli recipe for beginners

Fast and easy homemade pasta recipe. Perfect for easy Monday night dinners. Ingredients and directions easy to follow for both beginners and advanced cooks.
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5 simple, delicious recipes with Okinawa's famous brown sugar

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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Awesome gift ideas! 5 handy Japanese kitchen gadgets

Due to COVID, our time at home got longer and longer. Well, how about a gift to make that homelife a little more special? Step up, kitchen appliances!
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The Okinawa connection between Awamori and Karate

Okinawa is well-known as the birthplace of karate, but Japan’s southern islands are also home to the creation of a unique distilled liquor known as awamori.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Bite into The Bros scrumptious signature sandwiches on Okinawa

Americans may be hard to please when it comes to sandwiches. Every U.S. state has its signature sandwich, and individuals often have their own favorites.
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Taste of Japan: The wonderful world of Japanese melons

In recent years the deliciousness of Japanese fruit has been attracting attention overseas. Among the sought-after fruits, melons have gained popularity as a high-class fruit.