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My first impression of horse racing was negative. It made me think of gambling, addiction and people losing money. However, in recent years, television commercials promoting the sport have targeted a younger audience and feature popular actors. These commercials show horse racing as a sport that can be enjoyed by everyone and the track as an...

Matsudai in Niigata Prefecture is a 5-hour drive from most U.S. military installations on the Kanto Plain. The tiny castle town is located inside one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall areas.

Just like in America, horse racing is one of Japan’s popular pastimes. Who dare can resist the excitement? Horses bolting from the starting gate amid a cloud of dust. Hooves clopping and whips cracking as tens of thousands cheer them on. In Japan, about 15.5 million fans attend about 21,000 races annually.

Idyllic Ngapali is becoming more than a beach lover’s paradise. Foodies from all around the country and abroad are increasingly drawn to Myanmar’s most popular coastal city for its rustic charm, friendly people, and regional seafood specialties.

CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan—U.S. service members, their families, and Okinawa residents attended the 2019 Hansen Festival Jan. 26-27, at Camp Hansen.
The two-day event is part of periodic festivals held to provide service members residing in Okinawa and their families a time to relax and enjoy music, games and food.

When January’s cherry blossom season rolls around on Okinawa, it means it’s time to hit the road and head north.
Although there are several locations on the island for cherry blossom viewing, those in “Yambaru,” which refers to hilly areas in the north, draw special attention for a couple of reasons.