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Stars and Stripes wants your travel stories for Destination Paradise magazine

It’s time to book your flights and pack your bags to go on your next adventure!

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Outside Camp Hansen, Kin Town a great spot on Okinawa

Kin Town, the host municipality of Camp Hansen, is sometimes talked about in the past tense.

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Fun exploring Cave Okinawa near Camp Foster

You don’t necessarily need a harness, a helmet, or a headlight to feel like Lara Croft or Indiana Jones.

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VIDEO| Exploring Okinawa: Quick trip to scenic Cape Zanpa

Yomitan Village on Okinawa makes for a relaxing destination for many who live near Camp Foster or Kadena Air Base.

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Family fun at Okinawa's outstanding Ocean Expo Park

If you grew up on Okinawa like I did, visiting Ocean Expo Park with your family or on a school field trip is probably something you remember.

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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.

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Kadena Marina a quick getaway on Okinawa

On Okinawa, a vacation can be just a five-minute drive away.
One mile away from Gate 1 of Kadena Air Base, Kadena Marina is home to various marine activities such as diving, snorkeling, whale watching, fishing, jet skiing, sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and more.

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Chilling out on Okinawa's northern coast

For the first time in 2023, I set out for the north to hit the beach.

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Kick the rainy-day blues with Okinawa's fun places to stay dry

Every year, the rainy season arrives early in Okinawa.

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Get to know Japan: Make a wish on wooden ornaments

You may have seen these wooden plaques when visiting Shinto shrines around Japan.

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Japan Rail Pass Guide: An in-depth look into Japan’s discounted travel ticket

If you are visiting Japan, chances are that you will need to ride more than just a train or two. Fortunately, with the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass), you can easily access a number of the country’s trains, buses, and ferries in a convenient and affordable manner.

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Did you know?: Rainy season in Japan

The rainy season in Japan is cheerily referred to as “tsuyu,” or plum rain, as it coincides with the seasonal ripening of this luscious fruit.

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Speakin' Japanese: Tsuyu (rainy season) Talk

June is the rainy season in Japan.

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Tips for a safer, more enjoyable summer at the pool

As summer approaches, pools are great for play, exercise and therapy. However, it is critical that while enjoying ourselves, we take appropriate safety precautions.