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MY FAVES: Japan's year-end traditions

Just like in the States, the holiday season is the most cheerful - and busiest - in Japan.

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Japan's fun year-end tradition Bonenkai great way to celebrate with friends, coworkers

What do sake, neckties, coworkers singing and the end of the year have in common? Bonenkai!

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Submit photos for Stars and Stripes’ Welcome to the Pacific magazine by Jan. 22

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?In May 2025, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!

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Taste Japan’s 2025 right way

New Year’s is Japan’s biggest and longest holiday. People take Dec. 29 through Jan. 3 off from work to celebrate the first three days of the year praying at temples and shrines for the coming year.


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Taste of Japan: 8 Japanese foods even picky eaters love

Japanese food is absolutely amazing, but it’s also completely different in taste, presentation, and texture from dishes in many Western countries.


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Couch Potato: Christmas movies to binge watch

Grab a warm cup of hot cocoa, a reindeer-shaped sugar cookie - or two - and snuggle up in a cozy blanket on the couch. It’s time for some Christmas movie magic!

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VIDEO: Cutting-edge and nostalgic fun at Little Universe Okinawa

If you’re looking for something new on the island, you should check out Little Universe Okinawa.

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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.

Photo Of Roll up for a tasty burrito in Chatan, Okinawa

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Roll up for a tasty burrito in Chatan, Okinawa

Burritos are not common in Japan. To top that, putting one together can prove a challenge.

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What’s Christmas like in Japan? 6 unique ways Japanese Celebrate the holidays!

Each December, Christmas is celebrated by people in countries all over the world, and Japan is no exception!

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Stars and Stripes can help you customize T-shirts, tote bags!

Stars and Stripes’ Printshop now offers customized T-shirts and tote bags.

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Food & Drink

VIDEO: Okinawa Kitchen: Chinnuku Jyushii a winter treat

If you live on Okinawa, you might have seen a seasoned rice dish called “jyushii.” This Okinawan dish is similar to mainland Japan’s takikomi gohan but features ingredients like fuuchiibaa (artemisia) and chiribira (Chinese chive).

Photo Of Exploring Okinawa: A peek inside Kuganimui’s tragic WWII tunnels

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Exploring Okinawa: A peek inside Kuganimui’s tragic WWII tunnels

On Okinawa, you’ll find many peaceful spots that offer a nice ocean view or a breath of fresh air and might not realize that these are sites immersed deep in military and war history.

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