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18 things to know about Japan this summer

If you are planning on traveling to Japan during July, August, or September, there are 18 things about “Summer in Japan” that you need to know.

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Cape Hedo offers amazing views, Ryuku legends, good luck on Okinawa

Only a two-hour drive away from Camp Foster, Cape Hedo is a good road trip destination.

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VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Alone time on a quiet Okinawan beach

Minna Island, a small remote island located off the coast of Motobu Penisula, is surrounded by beautiful and peaceful waters.

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Be one with nature on Kume Island, Okinawa

If you head west from Okinawa, you’ll soon come across an island so beautiful even its name reflects that beauty.

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A beginner’s guide to bug catching culture in Japan

A child racing through the park gleefully squealing, arms stretched out, hands cupped around some many-legged being.

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Did you know?: Plaza House Shopping Center, Japan's oldest shopping mall

Plaza House Shopping Center is the oldest shopping mall in Japan.

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My Paradise: Okinawa, 'The Land of Evening Calm'

We have lived in Korea, which is called “The Land of Morning Calm.”  I loved the morning sunrise in Korea.

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VIDEO: Island-hopping: Great way to see Okinawa's beauty

Hamahiga Island, located to the east of Katsuren Peninsula, is known as “Kami no Shima,” or “God’s Island.”

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Quick getaway to Ukabi Island, Okinawa

It was by accident that I went to Ukabijima in Okinawa. On a day in late June, I hit the road and drove down south.

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Ssssssneaky Sssssnakes! Watch out for Okinawa’s venomous habu

You may not believe this, but I once saw a habu beat a mongoose in a cross-species duel when I was a kid.

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VIDEO: Enjoy snorkeling, diving at Okinawa's Gorilla Chop

If you are looking for a snorkeling/diving spot where you can enjoy water activities easily and safely, Gorilla Chop is a destination on Okinawa you don’t want to miss.

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VIDEO: Stationed on Okinawa? Head to Okuma Beach!

On Okinawa there are many beaches perfect for a fun day for visitors to choose from. But, Okuma Beach managed by Kadena FSS is one you won’t want to miss.

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VIDEO: Explore the world of modelmaking, Tamiya plamodels at Okinawa’s Urasoe Art Museum 

“Tamiya Ten,” which runs till Aug. 29 and is hosted by major plastic model maker Tamiya, features an extensive history of modelmaking in Japan.

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Did you know?: Bon Odori, traditional dance at Japanese summer festival

In midsummer, many step out in yukata, or summer kimono, and gather in parks which are colorfully decorated with lanterns – to eat, drink and perform traditional dances to the beat of Japanese folk music.

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