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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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US military takes coronavirus precautions ahead large-scale Cobra Gold drills in Thailand

The U.S. military is sending a larger contingent this year to Cobra Gold, one of the Indo-Pacific’s largest multinational exercises, even as the new coronavirus sweeps the region, according to U.S. officials.

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Soak up the sun: Okinawa's beaches set to open soon

When March rolls around in Okinawa, beach season will be right around the corner.

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VIDEO| Visit Kakazu Ridge, one of Okinawa’s battle sites

Kakazu Ridge played a pivotal role in the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Only a short 15-minute drive from MCAS Futenma and you can immerse yourself in a piece of island and world history.

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Grab a mask and snorkel: Explore Okinawa’s marvelous water world

If you are on the island of Okinawa, you have the opportunity to see world-class reefs in crystal clear water. And you can explore this marvelous water world with a mask, fins and snorkel. Once you learn how to snorkel properly, it could become your favorite hobby during your stay on Okinawa.

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Azalea festival in Higashi-son cancelled

Editor’s note: Due to the ongoing coronavirus spread, organizers for this year’s Tsutsuji Matsuri have cancelled the event planned from Mar. 1-22. Please visit Okinawa.stripes.com for the latest updates on this and other cancellations.

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Get off base and enjoy fun events on Okinawa

There's some great events coming up, so get off base and check them out!

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Exploring Nago Castle Park near Camp Schwab

One of our favorite parts of Okinawa to explore is Nago. It is mountainous, covered with jungles, and full of areas to check out!

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See what's happening on your base!

Check out all the great things happening on your base. Events are as accurate as possible at press time. Since times or event schedules can change, please verify events before attending. (This was updated February 21)

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Soaking away stress at the sento

The first time I went to the public bath in my old neighborhood, I felt more than a little out of place.

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Perfect weekend in Kanazawa, Ishikawa

A brisk shinkansen ride from Tokyo through the bamboo-covered hills and rice paddies will bring you to Kanazawa, a charming coastal town often compared to Kyoto and referred to as the hidden pearl of the Japan Sea.

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Explore Okinawa’s farthest island

What once required a two-hour boat ride from Okinawa’s Katsuren Peninsula, a visit to “Ichihanari,” or the “farthest island,” now takes less than 30 minutes on the Kaichu Doro Causeway.

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Hiji Otaki: Take a hike to the island’s largest waterfall

Take Hiji Otaki, or Hiji Waterfall in English, inside of the Yambaru National Park, for instance. This 84-foot-high waterfall in Kunigami Village is the largest waterfall on Okinawa’s main island.