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Shochu and Soju: What’s the difference?

Differences, similarities, and why these East Asian spirits are trending.

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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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VIDEO: Somin Champuru an Okinawan favorite

Somen, or somin in Okinawan dialect, comes in different varieties, but an Okinawan favorite is to have the noodles stir-fried in somin champuru.

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You’re the chopsticks to my sushi!: Craft easy, kawaii Japan-themed Valentines

Do you love sushi? Or Valentine’s Day? How about Sushi Valentines?! We are currently living in the land of sushi and Japan goes crazy for Valentine’s Day.

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Did you know?: Sea snakes and Okinawa

On Okinawa, sea snakes are valued as a treat rich in nutrition.

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Taste of Okinawa Scrumptious Cuban sandwich at Kissa Gitano

Last year I visited Kissa Gitano, an eatery in the Sunabe Seawall known for their tasty Cuban sandwiches, a go-to when I lived in South Florida almost 10 years ago.

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Since 1958, Pizza House serving up great food on Okinawa

Pizza House is a household name in Okinawa. Since its opening in 1958, the restaurant has been loved by many locals and Americans alike.

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Stripes’ Trip: Day trippin’ to Fujinomiya and Kawaguchi in Japan

Our community products at Stars and Stripes are geared toward one very important thing: giving you the tools to make the most of your time while stationed in the Pacific.

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Morning Bowls dishes up healthy meals on Okinawa

Almost every day I spend in Okinawa, I venture off to my favorite little acai bowl shop called Morning Bowls in Chatan.

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Four Seasons Steak House: The story of Wagyu beef in Okinawa

Four Seasons was founded in 1972, the year when the American government handed back the Ryukyu Islands to Japanese sovereignty.