Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip focused on the proper use of chopstick holders, known as 'hashioki'. When pausing during a meal, chopsticks should be......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip detailed the significance of bowing as a fundamental expression of respect in Japan. This versatile gesture is used for......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. One culture tip explains that Japan is generally a low-contact society where physical touch between acquaintances or colleagues is......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. One culture tip highlighted the use of dedicated bathroom slippers in Japan, which should be worn only inside the restroom. This custom......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip highlighted that taxi doors in Japan are often automatic and controlled by the driver. Visitors should wait for the......
Audio by Col. James Minnich | Daniel K Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies | 01.15.2026
Strategic Voices examines whether South Korea’s interest in nuclear-powered submarines strengthens deterrence or exposes the limits of alliance and nonproliferation governance. The episode argues that absent disciplined integration with U.S. partnership frameworks and realistic industrial timelines, SSNs risk amplifying uncertainty and arms-race dynamics rather than delivering the strategic......
Audio by Annette Kirklin | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center | 01.15.2026
Today, Tomorrow, Always ERDC is delivering impactful solutions today, driving innovation for tomorrow and prioritizing people—always. From groundbreaking research to enduring partnerships, we explore the power of progress rooted in purpose. In this episode we discuss “On the Move: How ERDC Powers the Future of Military Mobility” with Brent Towne (research civil engineer) with the ERDC......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares a cultural tip as volume one of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. One culture tip encouraged service members and families to introduce themselves to their neighbors with a small gift within their......
