Taipei

Kubasaki's Dylan Canlas drives for a shot against Taipei American during Sunday's Taipei Basketball Exchange boys game. The Tigers won 72-58; the Dragons split their two games with the Tigers. DAVE ORNAUER/STARS AND STRIPES
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Taipei gives Okinawa teams a new challenge

What a change an opponent makes. Kadena’s girls basketball team won its first four games against Okinawa-based American and international school foes by an average of 37½ points.
Fo Guang Shan (Photos by Sarah Hodge)
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My Paradise: Taiwan trip a time to remember

Taiwan is a stunning island paradise not to be missed during your Pacific assignment. Taoyuan International Airport is a little over 2.5 hours from Seoul or 3 hours from Tokyo, making it an attractive weekend destination for those stationed in Korea and Japan.
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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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48 Hours in Taipei

Taipei’s eclectic bar scene, vibrant night markets and relaxed vibe has made it one of Asia’s trendiest destinations.
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Golden Waters in Taiwan

Nature is an incredible thing. It never ceases to amaze me. I witnessed these beautiful golden waters when I visited the Ruifang District of New Taipei City in Taiwan.
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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Let’s eat mango

If you have not noticed, mango is reaching peak ripeness on Okinawa.
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Why Japanese curry loved by foreigners, locals

Most of my foreign friends tell me they didn’t know how much Japanese love curry until they came to Japan. Well, not only do we love it, but we actually have a very deep-rooted curry culture.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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VIDEO| Recipe for Okinawa's umukuji tempura

Umukuji tempura, or umukuji andagi, is an Okinawan snack food commonly sold at local supermarkets.
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Southern Kitchen: Ms. DD’s Sweet Cornbread

This recipe is one of my family favorites. It goes great with chili and any kind of soup. It's excellent alongside collard greens, beans and rice or by itself with a little milk.
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Mama LuLu's Italian garlic bread recipe

It's easy to prep while you're cooking the rest of dinner and then pop it in the oven after everything else is ready! Enjoy!
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Give healthy twists on your breakfast

Looking to spice up your breakfast recipes? Try one of these luscious nectarine smoothies or add natural sweetness to your waffles with a little sweet potato.