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Japan's autumn traditions: Gleaning reasons for ringing in season
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (652+ words) In the Land of the Rising Sun, September marks the waxing of autumn and the traditional harvest season in which local customs such as “tsukimi” (moon viewing), “inekari” (rice harvesting) and “Higan” memorial services take place throughout Japan. These can…...
VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese lesson: It’s still pretty hot, isn’t it?
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (87+ words) Although summer may be over, in Okinawa the temperature is still pretty warm. Let’s try this phrase: “Madamada Atsui Desune” which means “It’s still pretty hot, isn’t it?” Repeat after me: “Madamada Atsui Desune” (“Mada/Madamada” - sill/yet, “Astui” - hot,…...
VIDEO: Enjoy the ‘urban jungle’ at Shinjuku Gyoen Park in Tokyo
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (84+ words) Just a few minutes away from the world’s busiest train station, you’ll find a sprawling oasis to escape the crowds. Shinjuku Gyeon Park features 145 acres of green space and every season has some type of flower or illuminations perfect for…...
Ready to respond: Misawa 35th SFS performs heavy weapons training
1+ week, 4+ day ago (85+ words) Stripes Japan Ready to respond: Misawa 35th SFS performs heavy weapons training MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Through recurring weapons training, 35th SFS Airmen maintain the proficiency required to defend the installation against ground threats and protect the personnel, aircraft and infrastructure critical…...
Silver Week glitters like gold this year in Japan!
1+ week, 3+ day ago (496+ words) Japan will celebrate Silver Week this year Sept. 19-23! You may have heard of Golden Week, Japan’s annual string of four consecutive holidays from late April to early May. But you might not have known that there is also a Silver…...
Road trip to Awajishima and Tokushima: Monkeys, whirlpools and taste of countryside
1+ week, 4+ day ago (922+ words) It was an early morning weekday when we started our long drive to explore the countryside of Kansai and the Shikoku region. We wanted to hit the road and enjoy the quite side of Japan. We made many stops along…...
Okinawa cardmembers can win $36,000 in prizes as MILITARY STAR’s home for the holidays sweepstakes returns
1+ week, 6+ day ago (224+ words) CAMP ZAMA — MILITARY STAR® is bringing extra holiday cheer to military families, giving cardmembers a chance to win a share of $36,000 in cash and Exchange gift cards through its ninth-annual Home for the Holidays sweepstakes. Six grand prize winners—one…...
Glow up: K-beauty launches at Yokota Exchange
2+ week, 4+ day ago (176+ words) Stripes Japan Glow up: K-beauty launches at Yokota Exchange YokotaAir Base – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is bringing one of beauty’s fastest-growing trends to Yokota shoppers with the launch of K-beauty products in-store. “Shoppers asked for K-beauty, and the…...
USAG Japan, Zama City rooted in friendship
3+ week, 2+ day ago (68+ words) Stripes Japan USAG Japan, Zama City rooted in friendship CAMP ZAMA, Japan - Col. Erik A. Davis, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, joined Zama City Mayor Mito Sato, Aug. 14, for a tour of the iconic Zama City Sunflower Festival near Camp Zama....
Savor ‘Sapporo Black’ ramen under cloak of darkness
3+ week, 2+ day ago (289+ words) Isono Kazuo is known for its “Sapporo Black” ramen that draws a line despite its 10 p.m.-6 a.m. hours. You’ll find it in an ideal location for this schedule tucked behind izakaya bars and nightclubs in the Susukino party…...