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Catch a wave at these 3 super surfing spots in Okinawa

Okinawa is known for its crystal clear water and beautiful coral reef for diving. However, for surfers, there are some serious waves breaking over the reef.

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18 things to know about Japan this summer

If you are planning on traveling to Japan during July, August, or September, there are 18 things about “Summer in Japan” that you need to know.

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Surf's up! Yomitan great place to catch waves in Okinawa

As another hot summer sun beat down on Okinawa last year, me and a group of five fellow surfers paddled out off Yomitan in search of our next wave. With only two more hours before the sunset, the clock was ticking. Lucky for us, we had pro surfer Danny Melhado to guide us.

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Catch a wave! Guide to top surfing spots in Japan

Japan is in the midst of a surfing boom as more people take to the sport than ever before.

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Surfer stresses safety first when enjoying waters off Okinawa

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan -- An Okinawan surfer recently shared his insights about water safety and the importance of staying safe at the beautiful Okinawa beaches with Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

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My Paradise: Riding the waves and hitting the slopes in Japan

The military can be a great travel agency. My family has been stationed overseas for the last 9 years, first to Hawaii, then Germany, and now, Japan. In Hawaii, I learned how to surf.

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VIDEO| Catch a wave on Enoshima Beach

Enoshima Beach has many water activities to try. Many surf schools have shops in the area offering 2-hour lessons including equipment so even beginners can learn how to catch a wave. One lesson and your sure to be hooked!

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Stripes' Trip: Surf’s up

When I was a little boy of about nine or 10, my family and I were enjoying a trip to the beach in Korea. I was sitting on an inner tube in the water when I suddenly slipped through the center.

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Cuisine: Spanish

VIDEO: Taste of Spain: Recipe for paella

On a day in mid-October, I tried cooking paella, a Spanish dish for the first time.

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Cuisine: Japanese

VIDEO: Okinawa Kitchen: Make your own Goya juice

It’s not too much a stretch to say Goya is the staple of Okinawa.

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VIDEO: Taste of Japan: Kanten jelly a sweet, healthy alternative

As a kid, every New Year I would look forward to a sweet jelly called kouhaku kanten. Kanten is a jelly made from boiled tengusa algae and seaweed. It is known for being low-calorie and rich in fiber, so it is often used as a healthy alternative to regular sweets.

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Too much to drink last night? Don't worry, Japanese have cure for hangover!

Turmeric, or “ukon” in Japanese, is a kind of ginger, known as a spice for Indian curry, and in Japan, it is mostly recognized as a food that can help avoid hangover.

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Cuisine: Japanese

Okinawa longevity cuisine: Trendy food for a long life

It has been said that food is the soul of a country. This couldn’t be truer for Okinawa. A mix of favorable natural conditions and diverse foreign influences produced unique eating habits and a cooking style that is now known as “Okinawan cuisine”.