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Learn about Japan and Okinawa via the Special Journal Section
"Special" journals highlight various customs, traditions, or adventures we learn about or experience during our tour of duty in Okinawa. Often, while doing the research for these journals, we stumble upon other interesting tidbits that make the journals twice as interesting!
Most recent entry: Japanese Traditions & Superstitions
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Did You Know? Anywhere from 3 to 5 cars will run a light after it turns red. |
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Kermit's List of Interesting Websites My collection of links: Japan & Okinawa | Military in Okinawa Kermit's Language Links Learn Kana: the Japanese Hiragana & Katakana alphabets Learn a new Japanese word every day. View the index listing, which contains the last thirty day's worth of words, or translate a random word. If you have been keeping up with the words, test yourself! Try to guess the Japanese word or try to guess the English word. Search for words in the list of vocabulary. |
Japanese & Okinawan Facts While Okinawa is part of Japan, it has many Chinese influences. Read more on the rich history of Okinawa. Commodore Perry - a link to home |