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Japanese expressions: Best phrases for complaining in 38+ daily situations

Japan is well known for having a high degree of hospitality, and this is expressed in a variety of situations - from restaurants to shops to everyday life.
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Okinawan town's vending machines offer discount coupons for restaurants

Japan is the land of the vending machines, but these are not exclusive to selling soda, coffee, hot tea or even canned soup broths. In Chatan Town, you’ll find what may seem like just another vending machine, but these orange machines don’t sell drinks.
Smoking in many restaurants and bars across Japan will be banned starting Wednesday, April 1, 2020. THERON GODBOLD/STARS AND STRIPES
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Japan’s ban on smoking inside restaurants and bars takes effect this week

People will no longer be allowed to smoke in most restaurants and bars in Japan starting Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
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Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2020

A new year is upon us, and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!
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Tasty chicken takeout at Okinawa's Wing King

While many of your go-to restaurants for hot wings, a familiar game-day favorite, like Buffalo Wild Wings or Hoo ters, may not yet have a home in Okinawa, there is no need to feel disappointed. Wing King is here to help with those spicy cravings.
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Enjoy beefy burgers at Okinawa's Hilly Valley Jr.

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.
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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Fall food time!

Summer is almost coming to an end, but there is no need feel sad! Tons of fun stuff is coming up in the fall like some great food.
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Why Japan’s magical green tea is a healthy choice

Eisai, a famous Buddhist monk who was a driving force to introducing tea from China to Japan in the late 12th century, said “Tea is a magic bullet.”
 
About 800 hundred years later, his words have been proven right by science.
 
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VIDEO| Try Rafute, Okinawa’s favorite pork dish

If your travels throughout the island of Okinawa, you may have stumbled across a dish fit for kings. It’s true, rafute, or braised pork belly, was served as a staple to Okinawan royalty.
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Cooking up crispy Japanese tempura on your own

Various specially formulated tempura powders are available at any supermarket or grocery shop. You can cook tempura using any of your favorite ingredients.