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How to fly free (Military Space A) to Iwakuni from Okinawa Japan

Iwakuni surprised me in all the best Fall ways! The flight over was free, since we are now space A professionals. Just kidding, kinda. The patriot express which flies every Saturday from Okinawa with a direct stop first to Iwakuni is a pretty sure thing and for the most part, frequent flights back …
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Girls trip to Kyoto

This was the trip I never knew how much I needed. Kyoto was beyond my expectations and I typically have very high ones. A girls trip with two of the greatest truly was a slice of heaven, a welcomed break from the stress of the everyday grind. I instantly realized how quickly I moved without kids in tow and purposely and intentionally slowed my breath and pace. What a gift, thank you sweet husbands. Wendy and Ko, I'd go anywhere with you ladies.
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Skiing in Sapporo

If you ask my boys which is their favorite place they've visited, they'd hands down say "Sapporo"! Throwing snowballs every second of the day was their absolute favorite. This was a quick weekend trip specifically just two days of touring with travels days on each end. First day we toured via the "Sapporo walk loop bus" which was an accidental find since all the bus tours were booked for Chinese new year, surprise!!
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Koinobori

Pronounced koi-no-bori literally translated "carp banner." Carp are known as "koi" in Japan, meaning love and affection and considered a symbol of friendship. Around the end of April early May they celebrate children's day by hanging colorful carp banners throughout Japan to…
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