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Get published in this year’s Stars and Stripes Destination Paradise magazine

It’s time to book your flights and pack your bags to go on your next adventure! We know you love to travel as much as we do and being stationed in the Pacific provides great access to all the beautiful countries you never imagined you’d get to see.

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Exploring Okinawa’s blue water caves at Cape Maeda

During a recent visit, me and my fiancé found our way to Onna Village’s Cape Maeda, known for its crystal blue water caves.

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Surviving Summer in Japan: Food, Festivals, and Ways to Beat the Heat

Japan’s humid subtropical climate can make summer feel unbearable for those unaccustomed to it.

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Majestic Mountain: Secrets of Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji

Boasting the greatest height of domestic single peak mountains in the country, Mount Fuji is loved as a sightseeing attraction representative of Japan throughout the world.

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Driving in Japan: Guide to ETC for highway toll gates

Driving in Japan offers convenience and flexibility, especially on highways. The ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system streamlines toll payments, making road travel smoother for locals and international visitors alike.

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Tearing it up on ATVs in Higashi Village, Okinawa

It had been years since I’d made my way back to Higashi Village on Okinawa’s northeastern coast.

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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa with stroll around Shuri Castle’s neighborhood

Though Shuri Castle may top your list among the many attractions to visit in Okinawa, the neighborhood surrounding the iconic castle is home to many other historical sites to check out.

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Speakin’ Japanese: Day at the market

Do you have your shopping list? = “Kaimono risuto wa mottekimashitaka?” 買い物リストは持って来ましたか?

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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: A Trip to Ie Island

On a day in mid-May I headed to north to visit Ie Island for the first time in more than a decade.

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Exploring Okinawa: Find hidden gems at Bios on the Hill

Bios no oka, a.k.a. Bios on the Hill, a nature-oriented theme park in Uruma City, has been my happy place in Okinawa for a long time.

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Cycling Okinawa: Discover culture and friendship with e-CHARity

Nestled in the heart of Naha, Okinawa, e-CHARIty is transforming the way visitors experience this beautiful island through eco-friendly e-bike rentals and engaging local guided tours.

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Throwing down: Pottery wheel a challenge worth a try on Naha’s Yachimun Street

In Naha’s Tsuboya District, you’ll find a street dedicated to the ancient craft of Okinawan Yachimun, or pottery in Ryukyu dialect.

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Ishigaki Island Travel Guide: Beaches, food, and hidden gems in Okinawa

In 2018, Ishigaki Island beat out Maui, Reykjavik and other major destinations to top TripAdvisor’s list of trending spots.

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Mysterious underwater ruins: Explore the unexplained in Yonaguni, Okinawa

Are you an adventure-seeker with a passion for history and diving? Then get ready to explore one of the world’s most mysterious underwater sites—Yonaguni!

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