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Write a story and get published in Destination Paradise!

Stars and Stripes is asking readers to write about their piece of paradise. Yes, that means you! Our annual Destination Paradise magazine highlights must-see travel spots across the Pacific — and your bit of paradise could be included in our 2020-21 edition.
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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Bali

Whether you’re working from home, sheltering in place or just staying home, if you’re like us, you’re probably dreaming of open skies, sandy beaches, tall mountains, or perfect powdery slopes.
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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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If it Fits, I Sits! Japan's Cutest Cat Souvenirs

If you’ve spent much time on the Internet over the last decade, you’ve probably seen the photos and videos of cats squeezing themselves into boxes and spaces that are too small for them.
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Dragons rule on Okinawa

If you travel along the Nishikaigan Road towards Naha Airport from Camp Foster, on your left you’ll find a pair of giant pillars that look just like dragons. The location is near the cruise ship terminal at Naha Port.
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Don't get a ticket! Stay out of Okinawa's bus lanes !

Some of you may be new to the island, while others may just seem to forget. But, despite signs and previous stories written by Stripes, I continue to see Y-number license plate cars pulled over for driving in Okinawa’s bus lanes.
When you go snorkeling at Blue Cave, some tours also provide you the opportunity to feed and get a closer look at the fish that live here. Photos by Shoji Kudaka, Stripes Okinawa
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Exploring the depths of Okinawa’s beautiful Blue Cave

What does one do when they visit the beautiful Pacific island of Okinawa? Hitting the beach is probably on the top of most visitors’ lists. For me, this would not be an option as my recent trip to the island was a short one. I love going to the beach but because I only had one day to hit as much as possible, I went snorkeling in one of the jewels...
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Stuck on base in Okinawa? Try these 3 solo activities

If COVID-19 has you restricted to on-base only activities, don’t be discouraged. There are still plenty of productive ways to spend your free time and have fun, even if you spend a lot of time by yourself! Here are my top three activities to do solo.
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VIDEO| New Aquarium Debuts in Okinawa

A new attraction is dazzling visitors and unsuspecting shoppers at the new iias Okinawa Toyozaki Mall.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Okinawa's Matayoshi Coffee Farm offers more than cup of joe

If you’re a coffee lover always looking for the best and freshest coffee around, Matayoshi Coffee Farm is here for you.
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VIDEO| Okinawa's Matayoshi Coffee Farm

Half an-hour drive away from Camp Schwab, Matayoshi Coffee Farm offers cherry-picking tours where you can experience harvesting coffee cherries, washing and drying coffee beans, and roasting for a freshly brewed cup of joe.
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'Say what?' 20 Cool Words that Only Exist in Japanese

There are loads of funny, colorful, and useful words in Japanese that just don’t have a direct translation into English.
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Okinawa's unique traffic safety figures

Have you noticed an old statue on Okinawa that resembles a police officer standing by the road? The weathered man looks like he’s waving hello at you.
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Trip to Singapore lands family in Okinawa

It was a dark and stormy night when the Anderson's finally left their home in Camp Zama, Japan, to travel to Yokota Air Base, Japan, (It really was dark when we left and it was raining, so the opening line can be used with a fair sense of not embellishing the story).
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United Airlines adds nearly 25,000 flights in August

Airline triples the schedule size compared to June 2020 - but still scheduled to only fly 40% of August 2019 levels; United extends change fee waiver for new bookings through July 31.
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Let's hit the beach on Okinawa

Now that you have okay to go to beaches, here's a list of some you might want to check out.
Some are resort-oriented while others offer a quiet environment to enjoy nature.