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Iwakuni air station

History of the U.S. Marine Corps Iwakuni Air Station in Yamaguchi

There are U.S. military bases in many parts of Japan. In Yamaguchi Prefecture, there is also the “U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni,” with a population of approximately 13,000, including Japanese nationals. Naturally, there are many Americans, but there also tends to be a large number of people with an interest in the Japanese language

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Sasebo international school

Ideal for immigrants from abroad? Sasebo’s Excellent Child-rearing Environment

Sasebo, located in the northern part of Nagasaki Prefecture, is known as a cosmopolitan city, but it is also a great place to move to because of its excellent child-rearing environment. Sasebo is suitable for both Japanese and foreign immigrants. Why is Sasebo a good place to live and raise children? If you are looking

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Sasebo burger

Ideal for foreign immigrants! The Attraction of the City of Sasebo

Many people may think of Sasebo when they think of gourmet food such as “Sasebo burgers” and “lemon steaks,” but it is also a “city with a large foreign population. It is also the city with the second largest population of foreigners in Nagasaki Prefecture, after Nagasaki City. In addition, about 7,000 Americans stationed at

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Shisa, the symbol of Okinawa

What is the Shisa, the symbol of Okinawa? Spots where you can enjoy coloring and shisa making

Following the previous article on Okinawan dialects and popular Okinawan foods, we will explain about “Shisa,” which is unique to Okinawa. Walking around residential areas in Okinawa, you will notice “shisa” everywhere. Most of them are placed on rooftops, but there are also many cases where they are placed on gateposts. The cool looking Shisa

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