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Plant and animal lovers will love Okinawa’s Southeast Botanical Gardens

Near Camp Shields, plant lovers and those who appreciate greenery will enjoy Tonan Shokubutsu Rakuen, or the Southeast Botanical Gardens.

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Step back in time to Hacksaw Ridge during Battle of Okinawa

Since the 2016 release of Mel Gibson’s Academy Award nominated “Hacksaw Ridge,” there has been increased interest in the Okinawa site where the movie takes place.

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Did you know?: Jomonjin-first ethnic group of Japanese

Recent genomic analysis showed that Okinawans and locals in Hokkaido have a lot in common.

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VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Trick or treat!

Hey, kids. Are you ready to go on trick or treating? Let’s make it spookier by saying "trick or treat" in Japanese!

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Taste of Okinawa: Pug Café filled with drinks, drooling and adorable snoring

I love pugs. They are my favorite loaves of snoring, drooling, and heavy shedding fur animals.

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Speakin' Japanese: Autumn talk

Autumn has arrived! Here are some useful words and phrases that might come in handy when getting into the spirit of the season.

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Fun on Okinawa: Futenma Yukata/Kimono Tour Oct. 26

Have you ever worn a Yukata? Come Saturday, Oct. 26, there will be a tour near Camp Foster and MCAS Futenma where you can don this traditional Japanese attire and pose like Roronoa Zoro from ONE PIECE or Hinata Hyuga from NARUTO.

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Nago Grocery Store: A peaceful souvenir shop and cafe in downtown Nago

Nago Grocery Store is a beautiful souvenir store located in downtown Nago. Nago is the largest Northern city on the main island of Okinawa and the city has a slower pace than Naha.

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Visit to shrine in Japan: An experience I didn’t expect

While Japan and Korea share many similarities, one of the significant differences is religious beliefs.

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Get spooky on Okinawa this Halloween

Here is a list of Halloween events on Okinawa bases.