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BY DAVE ORNAUER, pupils. STARS AND STRIPES It was assisting a second- grade pupil with reading that ack in September, Tracy Rice says planted the seed that Rice, a language instruc- made her want a career as a B tor at Kadena Elemen- teacher. tary School on Okinawa, was “I was one of those kids quick to answer the question: who would finish things rather Who’s the teacher that’s had an quickly, so [Hobson] found ac- impact on your life? tivities for me,” Rice said. “And At the time, Rice was tak- one of those activities was to tu- ing part in a discussion at the tor a second-grade student.” Teacher Leadership Summit at Hobson described Rice as Department of Defense Educa- “gung-ho” about learning and tion Activity headquarters in staying on task, “getting the job Arlington, Va. done efficiently, but also very “Ms. Hobson was mine. My well,” she said, adding that as a favorite DODEA teacher,” she teacher now, Rice has “just con- said of Annie Louise Hobson, tinued that same line.” her fifth-grade teacher at Spang- As a class at Spangdahlem, dahlem Elementary School, Rice and her fellow pupils were Germany, in the late 1970s. also tasked with writing the “You know her, too?” chimed script for a puppet version of in Linda Curtis, in September “Hansel and Gretel.” the deputy director and as- One of the mementos that sociate director of academics. Rice brought with her for Sun- “Small world. I’d be happy to day’s visit was the papier-ma- connect you both.” che puppet of the father that Rice was a pupil of Hobson’s she made for the play. She also during the 1977-78 school year, brought a Nativity scene from right as Hobson arrived for Annie Louise Hobson and her former fifth-grade pupil at Spangdahlem, Germany, Tracy Rice, display a papier-mache puppet which Rice and her class made for a puppet play version of “Hansel and Gretel.” Rice is now a language teacher at the Philippines; Hobson and her what became a 22-year stint at Kadena Elementary School on Okinawa. Photo courtesy of Tracy Rice husband collect those and have Spangdahlem. them on exhibit in Greenville’s Curtis became the school’s phone while the former was at her stories for hours,” Rice said. “She was a wonderful teach- community center. assistant principal in 1989, her the leadership summit and the “I’m very humbled. This is such er,” Curtis said of Hobson. “She Rice said she wasn’t sure second DODEA assignment, two promised to meet as soon as a unique experience.” helped the children in a variety which Hobson would like better, and said she got to know Hobson it was possible. “She’s very verbal, very out- of ways.” the puppet or the Nativity scene. well during her time there. Fast forward to July 5, a sul- going, but still the same little Rice has a home in Warner It turned out, she liked both. Once the two realized their try, sunny west day. girl who’s gone a little further in Robins, but has never married, “The Grimms might not have connection with Hobson, Curtis Rice and her her life,” said Hobson, who will adopting two children along the recognized it,” Hobson said of put Rice – who was EXCLUSIVE NEWS FROM: family drove be 85 in November. way. the puppet. “But it’s great going at the summit as DO- down memory lane.” DEA-Pacific’s South up Inter- Hobson taught at Spangda- Her adopted son, Eric, gradu- state-75 and hlem for 22 years before retir- ated from Kadena High School As the Georgia afternoon District Teacher of sun set, the Rices parted with across State ing to her house and farm just in 2009 and her adopted daugh- the Year for 2020 – in the Hobsons and headed back Route 74 from outside of Greenville. The prop- ter, Cathy, will be a sophomore touch with Hobson. to Warner Robins with plans to Warner Robins to Greenville, erty has been in her family for there this school year. Hobson retired after her visit again and again. years at Spangdahlem and lives where they reunited with Hob- 90-plus years. At Kadena Elementary, where “She invited us to stay the just outside of Greenville in son and her husband, Ed, and Ed, her husband, is a retired she’s been since 2007, Rice night on our next visit,” Rice western Georgia, about 90 miles spent the day catching up after chief master sergeant who was teaches what today is called said. “Who knows what the two from Rice’s home of record, not having seen each other since stationed at Spangdahlem for English Speakers of Other Lan- of us may collaborate on next? Warner Robins, and about 95 1979. seven years. He worked at the guages – formerly English as An inspirational book?” miles southwest of Atlanta. “We just picked up where we school for 15 years after hang- a Second Language – for kin- [email protected] Rice and Hobson talked by left off. I could sit and listen to ing up his Air Force blues. dergarten through fifth-grade Twitter @DaveOrnauer 4 STRIPES OKINAWA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC AUGUST 20 − SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Famous 100-yen store Top 6 weirdly useful kitchen goods at Daiso!

BY KATIE CLAYTON, what they’re doing. LIVE Daiso has a wide selection of other items available, but with Japan having such a rich culture around food and cooking, we couldn’t resist checking out 00-yen shopping in Japan means weird and wacky gadgets, and weird their kitchen supplies! We found plenty of options to brighten up your kitch- and wacky gadgets on a budget means Daiso! Daiso is one of Japan’s en. These top six gadgets are unlike anything we’ve ever seen back home, 1 most famous 100-yen stores (think dollar store, but cooler), and it of- and incredibly they’re all at the classic Daiso price of 100 yen! Nothing is too fers a huge number of items at a range of price points, but with a focus on bulky, so you can carry all your cool new toys with you as you trek across the 100-yen steals. There are 3,376 Daiso stores in Japan, and a grand total of country, and then stuff them into your suitcase to take back home. Spice up 5,542 worldwide (as of 2019), and they’re popular for a reason; everything is your cooking and snack in style with these quirky yet super useful kitchen super cool and super cheap! Daiso has been around since 1977, so they know supplies!

Peeler glove Maki roller Designed for the clumsy potato lover Impress your friends and family with homemade Vegetable peelers can be unwieldy, un- rolls! safe, and a pain to clean. Surely there has to be a better way. Of course Many of us have been excited by there is; why else would we have the idea of making sushi, but worry brought it up? You will fumble it will take too long and not turn no more with the dangerous out right… First, you need a vegetable peelers of the past specially-designed mat for roll- thanks to this unusual but bril- ing sushi. Second, even with said liant glove! Yes, you read that mat available, it’s no easy feat. It correctly: one glove. These takes practice and talent, and not large gloves are sold individu- everybody has the time or patience. This easy-to-use sushi roller takes the mat and the frustration out of the ally, and come in orange for equation. your left hand or pink for your Fun for the whole family, it’s so right hand, marked in English easy a child could do it, and they to- on the packaging so you don’t get tally should! This simple tool makes confused. Buy one based on which of it easy and fun to make rice rolls, your hands is dominant, or get one of which can be cut into bite-sized each and really go to town on your veggies. maki (roll) sushi or eaten as is, like a long sushi burrito. Either way, rice rolls make a perfect light lunch Set rice... or snack, and are portable enough to replace sandwiches. How to use it The instructions are written in Roll! English on the packaging, and it’s easy to use once you get the hang How to use it of it. Put some cooked rice into the The rough texture helps to remove the roller, filling up the bottom of it until skin from a vegetable by simply rubbing it! you reach the top of the rough pat- Set seaweed.... That’s right: you can wash and peel your veg- tern. Then, add fillings in a line up gies at the same time, saving time and effort. the middle, leaving space on either Of course potatoes come to mind first, but these side. Add more rice on top, encas- gloves also work on things like burdock and fish ing the fillings in rice. Then, close it scales. and shake it around twenty to thirty Since there are no sharp objects involved, this unusual glove is perfect times. Feed your sheet of sea- Roll again! for getting kids involved in the cooking process at a relatively young age. In weed into the slit on the clear part that vein, this is another a fantastic tool for helping those with coordination of the roller, and shake again until issues have more independence in the kitchen. It also reduces food waste, your roll is complete! You’ll be left with a tube of rice, your fillings in as we all know that the center, and the sheet of seaweed using knives and wrapped around it to keep every- Complete!! peelers to shave thing together. potatoes into per- Get creative with the fillings! Things like cucumber, sweet fect squares is egg, and fish are all pretty standard, but why not play with hardly the most effi- some local Japanese ingredients like shiso, or some more cient way to cook. western tastes like cheese? Perfect for a creative and Save time, energy, unusual date night, a family night in, or just making food, and fingers with yourself some lunch, you’ve got to try this neat this awesome glove! little tool. (Results may vary, but it sure is fun!)

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Fresh soda stopper pump Mandarin peeler Never let your fizzy drinks go flat again Easy peasy lemon...peeler?

When you’re traveling and trying as many different foods and Nail biters of the world, rejoice! No more drinks as possible in Japan, you’ve definitely got to check out some struggling to peel citrus fruits thanks to this of the literally millions of vending machines and convenience stores genius invention. Whether your nails are too around the country. Japanese summers are particularly hot, humid, long or too short, finally there’s a tool to let you and thirst-inducing. Sadly, we all know how it goes: buy a re- enjoy your favorite fruits without resorting to freshing soda, forget about it for ten minutes, and it’s gone using a knife or your teeth. This useful little gadget is also great for people completely flat. Gross. with coordination issues and for kids, as the fact that it’s made of plastic This is one of those inventions that will have makes it much safer than the various alternatives. It’s a safer option than a you wondering why you didn’t know knife if you just want some lemon or lime juice for it existed until now. How your cooking, too. have you lived without it? This handy, portable little How to use it pump is used to add fizz It’s pretty self-explanatory, but all you have back into your drink. It to do is put your finger through the hoop for fits 500ml and 1.5l bottles, grip, pierce the skin of your target fruit so you never have to go with the little nub facing away from you, thirsty for want of a decently and peel away. Be careful not to hurt carbonated beverage again. yourself, and enjoy all your favourite fruits that unfortunately require peel- How to use it ing. If you’re in Japan around New Instructions are available on the packaging in Year, you’ve got to eat a satsuma or English. All you have to do is replace the cap of two; it’s tradition! your drink with the included one. Once you’ve at- You get two in each pack, so one tached it to the mouth of your bottle, put the pump for you and one for a friend! Or keep all into position. Give your drink a few quick pumps, the fruit to yourself; we’re not judging. stopping once the bottle starts to swell with pressure. Now it should stay fizzy and refreshing for much longer. The stopper also doubles as a replacement cap, so you can just leave it in before sticking your drink in the fridge! Maximum ease and convenience. Because it’s simple and hand-operated, there are no batteries or power sources required, and it can be used time and time again. Folding cup Refreshing drinks on the go!

As pointed out on the packag- ing, this collapsible cup won’t just make it easy to enjoy a drink as you wander through Japan, but to do any activity that requires a cup: brush your teeth, gargle, take medicine, or of course, take part Easy chip bag sealer in the much-loved hanami flower viewing parties in spring! Hanami Stale snacks begone! events are essentially boozy picnics held under the guise of gazing at the many gorgeous cherry blossom trees, so grab your new cup and enjoy spring Many bags of candy or chips in Japan are re-seal- the way the locals do! The cup also reduces waste, as you won’t need to use able, but alas, not all. This makes it difficult to bring single-use disposable cups anymore. Pair it with your handy soda stopper back all the awesome Japanese snacks you’ll want to stuff pump and you’re all set to enjoy delicious Japanese drinks on the go. in your suitcase. Back home, basically no bags are re-sealable, and it’s up to you to find a Ziploc and begin the awkward process of transferring your food. That’s where this fancy little device comes in. You How to use it won’t have to worry about stale or soft chips or cookies ever again thanks to The instructions are written clearly in English on the back, but it would this super innovative bag sealer! This is one that will really have you asking, be pretty easy to use even without them! Start by giving the knob on the side “how is this only 100 yen!?” a pull, and the cup very easily pops out and back to flat again. It even comes with a lid to keep it clean even when stored in your backpack; they’ve thought How to use it of everything! It’s available in yellow or green, so it’s always easy to find The almost pocket-sized gadget uses heat to bind the edges of your bag of among your stuff. chips together. The instructions are written on the back in English, and it’s This snazzy cup isn’t just useful when you’re traveling, either. It’s a total very simple to use. It takes two AA batteries, sold separately, which go into lifesaver to have long after your trip to Japan comes to an end. You could the middle of the sealer. The shape is reminiscent of a stapler, and the busi- take it to school, work, the gym, on long car journeys; wherever ness end is exactly where you’d therefore expect it to be: the small bronze and whenever you need it, it’ll be conveniently stashed in your button-like grids on the inside will heat up, so make sure to flip up the little bag or (large) pocket. green plastic safety cover when not in use. Press the bag closed for three The cute and futuristic cup is another great gift, be- seconds, and drag the device parallel to the opening of the bag to seal. Quick cause you could buy a bunch and still have more than warning: it may not work on very thick material. However, you can adjust enough space left in your bag! the length of time you hold it in place for and how firmly you hold it closed Japan is equally famous for weird and whimsi- based on the thickness of the bag. Of course, for safety reasons, you have to cal devices and for amazing cooking, and they sure take the batteries out after each use. deliver on both fronts. Here at Daiso, you can get Now you can enjoy your snacks on the move without worrying about gross, your hands on some of the wackiest kitchen gad- stale food or crumbs in your stuff. Wheth- gets for just 100 yen each! How could you resist? er you’re adventuring in the great out- Buy as many cool new toys as you want and still doors or just nibbling something in a have cash left over to get the ingredients and hotel room, there will be no more snacks you’ll need to test them struggling with clips, rubber out. It’s a win-win. bands, or trying to fold Whether you want to grab a your snack bags away bunch of fun gifts or keep them all origami-style. to yourself, you’ll easily find uses Literally just for all these unique tools both as you press, drag, trot around the globe and once you (remove batter- get back home. From solving problems ies), and go! that you didn’t know you had to making cooking easier for everyone, there’s 100% something here that’s perfect for you and your loved ones. 6 STRIPES OKINAWA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC AUGUST 20 − SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 Try rafute Okinawa’s favorite pork dish

STORY AND PHOTOS BY SHOJI KUDAKA, STRIPES OKINAWA

f your travels throughout the is- land of Okinawa, you may have I stumbled across a dish fit for kings. It’s true, rafute, or braised , was served as a staple to Okinawan royalty. Today, it is a dish enjoyed by all as a side at dinner, or a snack that pairs well with liquor. Its well-seasoned sa- vory and sweet taste is loved on the island and on the mainland. There are many ways to prepare this delicious dish, and at times, peo- ple can spend hours preparing and cooking it. You can reduce the cook time significantly by using a pressure cooker as I did in the recipe below. Give it a try and you, too, will feel like royalty with this delicious Oki- nawan dish! Watch [email protected] this video!! Ingredients 5 n Pork belly (750g) n Water (Enough to soak and boil pork belly in a pot and another Recipe 1,400 cc to make the soup stock) n Sugar (200cc) 1. Sear or grill the pork belly on the 6. Turn off the heat and release the ac- n (133cc) stove or with an open flame until the cumulated vapor through the piston. n liquor (200cc) skin starts to brown a bit. Once the pressure is fully released, open the lid. Pour and mix in soy 2. After, run the pork belly under water sauce. Secure the lid once more and for a quick rinse, then it goes into a resume the heat for another 20 min- 1 pot of boiling water for 30 minutes. 6 utes.

3. Once the pork belly turns pale in 7. Once again, turn the heat off and re- color, remove from heat and water. lease the accumulated vapor through Once the meat has cooled, cut it into the piston and then open your pres- 1.6 to 2-inch cubes. sure cooker once the pressure stops coming out. Cook the pork belly for 4. Pour water (1,400cc) and bonito flakes another 20 minutes over high heat in a pot and heat until the water be- without the lid. The pork belly should gins to boil. Remove the bonito flakes be tender and the skin and fat glossy. and your stoup stock is ready. 8. Plate the pork pieces and pour some 4 5. Place the pork belly, sugar and 9 of the cooking liquid from inside the awamori liquor into the pressure pressure cooker over it. cooker. Pour the soup stock over the ingredients. Close the pressure cooker 9 Pair this as a side or with your favorite and let the pork belly cook for 20 min- awamori liquor and enjoy. Bon ap- utes over high heat. petite!

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now. Some of them are long-time sellers while some of them are relatively new comer. But all of them seems to me rele- Go-to spicy snacksvant to many spicy food enthusiasts. You can find these at most convenient stores. STORY AND PHOTOS BY SHOJI KUDAKA, I purchased mine at Lawson and Family STRIPES OKINAWA Mart.

nlike in South Korea or Bhutan, Spicy Mimigar Jerky Shimatogarashi n Kara mucho (Spicy Mucho) winter in Okinawa doesn’t take Ebi Sembei “Kara Mucho” is probably the king Ua lot of spicy hot-pot-type dishes of spicy snacks for many Japanese. I to get through. That may be one reason have been enjoying this long-time sell- whyMY the subtropical FAVES island didn’t offer er since I was a kid. It comes in either many spicy foods in the past. As some- shoestrings or potato chips. Written on one who loves spicy foods, I would have each package is its catch phrase, “Why to use a lot of Kōrēgusu, an Awamori li- potato tastes so good if spicy?” I’ve had quor savored with island’s hot peppers, this food so many times, and still wonder or try level 10 at a Coco’s just to taste what an answer to this question would some serious spiciness. Recently I’ve be. noticed more and more spicy foods sold at local supermarkets, offering more op- Kara mucho n Bokun Habanero tions to hot food lovers in Okinawa. (Spicy Mucho) “Bokun Habanero,” or “Tyrant Haba- Listed below are some of the foods Okinawa Shima nero,” is probably the second most well- I’ve tried and found tasty and interest- togarashi Mame known spicy snack after “Kara Mucho.” ing. Although none of them would match As if to differentiate itself from the king the burning hot flavors of “Blair's Death of spicy snack, this food mostly comes in Sauce” or “Flamin' Hot Cheetos,” these rings. Its official website says, “Although local foods offer something hot and this food is targeted to all ages, little kids unique to stimulate your taste buds. and those who are allergic to spicy foods need to be careful.” n Spicy Mimigar Jerky Bokun Habanero “Mimigar” or “’ ear” is a signa- n Wazano Kodawari Umakara ture food of Okinawa where people are Togarashi said to eat everything that pigs have to Shima Rayu Kaki Pea It may be the least spicy among the offer except their bleat. Although there five, but this rice cracker can be the are several flavors available for Mimigar most addictive. The mixture of soy jerky, this spicy flavor stands out among sauce, Gochujang, cooking rice wine others because its chewy texture con- and more contribute to its well-seasoned tributes to the spicy flavor by letting the taste. (rice cracker) generally hot flavor linger longer in your mouth comes in a round shape. But for this one, as you chew. This is not only a good ap- Wazano Kodawari each disk is cracked into uneven pieces, petizer or snack food for fun nights, but Umakara Togarashi which allows the spicy taste permeate also a good source of protein. deep inside each piece. The “tasty and spicy” flavor can be quite gripping. n Shima-togarashi Mame If you love peanuts and spicy food, Moeyo Togarashi n Moeyo Togarashi this Okinawan hot chili peanut cracker Fried hot chilies to enjoy straight for- is a no brainer. If you love either of the ward spiciness. No sweetness, or sour- two, and hate the other, this is still worth ness are there to console your taste a try. That’s my take as a peanut hater. buds. Moeyo Togarashi, which trans- My first bite was met with the taste of lates to “let the chili burn,” is complete- peanut coated with brown sugar. But ly opposite of the “tasty” rice cracker it didn’t take long before spicy shima- mentioned above. With one bite, you will togarashi (island’s chili) kicked in. This note this is a food for a serious test, not interesting mixture of flavors surprised a joke. Needless to say, the hot flavor in- me and I was able to forget my dislike of accent, going well with peanuts and sar- depth and nuances to the taste. And the tensifies as you bite more. peanuts, at least for a short while. dines packedRayu together.Sembei hot flavor of island’s chili sets the tone to letOtokogi those different Hot Chili tastes Beef work together. n Otokogi Hot Chili Beef n Shima Rayu Kaki Pea n Rayu Sembei Recently, I’ve noticed this food sold at On the package, this claims to be one “Kaki no Tane” or “Kaki-pea” is a This is another snack flavored with many shops and stores, probably a sign of the hottest. I found the phrase well- popular Japanese snack, which is a pair- Ishigaki Island’s chili oil. The taste of of its popularity among tourists. deserved. On the surface, this seems to ing of sliver-shaped rice crackers and the spicy oil remains modest with salty be just regular potato chips. Of course, peanuts. In addition to soy sauce flavor, flavor taking the lead. I also found a bit you can see red chili powder sprinkled which is the most common seasoning for of shrimp flavor in the mixture. Obvi- For someone, who grew up eating over, but the look presents nothing crazy. this snack, its nationwide popularity led ously, this is targeted to broad consum- many mainstream spicy snacks, above Your interpretation would stay that way to so many variations in flavors such as ers rather than die-hard spicy food fans. mentioned foods can be called “alter- until a couple of bites. Beyond that point, picked-plume, chocolate, , native spicy snacks” as many of them you might regret it if you don’t have any- etc. Seasoning that with Ishigaki Is- n Shimatogarashi Ebi Sembei are meant to achieve something differ- thing to drink by your side. Although land’s chili oil may not sound like a fresh From the name, you may think that ent bySavory combining & spicy Sweating flavors and with “Otokogi” means manhood in Japanese, idea, because the taste is very predict- this snack tastes like spicy shrimp. It is Okinawan foods. For those who are in this is a food for any spicy food lovers, able. Chili oil’s spicy flavor doesn’t last only half true. The flavor of shrimp is need of quick solutions to fill their thirst whether for man or woman, who have very long because the snacks are hollow. dominant, but other ingredients such as for hot flavors, listed below are what I the guts to try. But it is hot enough to offer a good flavor turmeric, brown sugar and sesame give think sitting on the top of my list as of [email protected] A Taste of Okinawa The 3 ‘R’s to good eating – Restaurants, Reviews & Recipes

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Your new favorite lunchtime go-to! Fore Fathers Food Truck serves up perfectly cooked specialty burgers, hearty hotdogs, and mouth-watering BBQ. Indulge in your midday cravings with any one of the delicious burgers on the vast menu. Or, bring your friends and chow down on all your other BBQ grill favorites like the tender pulled pork sandwich! Locations change daily so make sure to follow @forefathersfoodtruck on Facebook. Visit during lunch hours Monday – Friday or look for them at events across Kadena Air Base and Okinawa. One bite and you’ll know you found your new go-to for the best lunch on the island!

Taste the Hawaiian vibe at Hale Noa Café Owned by a chef in Hawaii, Hale Noa Café has been attracting a wide-range of foreign customers. With its Hawaiian vibe, Hale Noa serves up the some of the best of the 50th state’s favorite foods. We choose the fresh- est ingredients for the best taste made from scratch. Enjoy Macadamia Nut Pancakes, Hawaiian Bowl, Fresh Poke Bowl and more! Hale Noa’s fluffy French Toast with berries and crème brulee sauce is to die for! Afterwards, wash it all down with one of our healthy and home- made smoothies. Start your day with a superior break- fast at Hale Noa Café. AUGUST 20 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 E OF OK STRIPES OKINAWA AST INAW A T 3 A à la Okinawa You’ve never had like this before

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n Japan, everybody loves noodles, and Okinawans are no different. In fact, they’ve got their own re- 1. Ginger Igional strand of the classic Asian cuisine – Oki- nawa soba. It’s not only a local favorite, but the dish of choice for many visitors who come in search of a 2. Stewed pork belly true taste of Okinawa. The uninitiated may think is some 3. Green onion mere local take on those Japanese noo- dles that can be slurped in just about any other cor- 4. Soup (Seaweed, ner of the country. But they’re wrong. This is a whole different dish. bonito, pork, etc.) Called “suba” in the local dialect, Okinawa soba is made from wheat flour instead of “sobako,” or buck- 5. Fish cake wheat, like its counterpart from up north. The is because the noodles and soup can be purchase at gro- a little flatter and thicker compare to Chinese noodles. cery stores – and there are more than 300 restaurants The color ranges from white to light yellow. As the matter that specialize in it.” of fact, the shape and the style of Okinawa soba noodles It is said that the local love affair with noodles started vary from island to island within the prefecture. For ex- in the early 1500s when they were first imported from ample, the Yaeyama Islands soba noodles tend to have a China to the Ryukyu Kingdom. During the Meiji Era slight circular cross shape. (1868-1912), they began gaining popularity, but were still The soup is flavored with seaweed, bonito flakes and tween 500 to 800 yen ($5 to $8). considered a luxury food. Over time, however, the grow- pork, which is cooked for many hours and very carefully It’s so tasty, and the tender pork belly soaked in rich ing popularity of noodles gave birth to the local version skimmed. just melts in your mouth. The meat is well braised Standard toppings include fish cake, green onion and a that Okinawans of all ages today have come to know and until tender enough to be cut by chopstick. The boiled thick slice of stewed pork belly (“san-mai niku”) or pork love. How much? noodle is chewy and goes well with the soup. It is addic- rib (“”); while the dish is usually garnished with red Consider this: Every year for the past decade and a tive. It is loved so much, in fact, pickled ginger. Boiled ’s feet, or half, Okinawa has been celebrating Okinawa Soba-no-Hi, that more than 190,000 bowls are “tebichi,” and pork cartilage are also For more on Okinawa’s soba story or Okinawa Soba Day on Oct. 17. On this auspicious day, popular toppings. Want an extra kick (in Japanese), visit consumed each day in Okinawa, events honoring all things soba take place throughout to your soba? Add some “koregusu,” a www.oki-soba.jp/about/ according to the Okinawa Fresh Okinawa. Some shops even handout soba free of change. popular condiment made of hot-chili- okisoba.html Noodle Cooperative Association. Soba restaurants tout special menu items and discounts; infused local “awamori” liquor. “Okinawa soba is very unique and an estimated 2,000 other eateries showcase soba on Each Okinawa soba restaurant has its own variation of because the soup is a combination of Chinese influenced their menus for Okinawa Soba Day. But why wait till Oc- broth and toppings, such as , giblets or fried vegeta- broth made from pork and Japanese influenced broth tober? bles. In many restaurants, you can ask for a mix of vari- made from “bonito” (dried fish flakes),” says Atsunori Okinawa soba restaurants are almost everywhere in ous toppings according to preference to make your own Sunagawa, executive secretary of the cooperative. “To- Okinawa. It is quick, inexpensive and tasty. Get your bowl original bowl of Okinawa soba. Prices usually vary be- day, people don’t make home-made Okinawa soba much of authentic Okinawa soba – for a true taste of Okinawa! So(ba), what’s in a name? here is more to how Okinawa soba got its name than just its place of origin. compromise: It could be called, and hence Not long after the postwar reversion of Okinawa to the Japanese government in sold, under the special name of “Okinawa T1972, the mainland organization governing fair trade claims insisted that, accord- soba.” ing to its rules, Okinawan soba could not be sold as soba because it did not meet the Oct. 17, 1978 was the day that Okinawa minimum criteria. soba was finally, officially endorsed. Okinawa- According to Japan’s Fair Trade Commission, soba noodles must be comprised of at ns, not only celebrated the day as a victory, they least 30 percent buckwheat. Traditional Okinawan-made soba noodles, however, have made it a local holiday to honor the traditional dish always been made with 100 percent wheat. and promote the local industry. Many Okinawans protested the rule. In a bid to protect their traditional dish as well as Okinawa Soba-no-Hi, or Okinawa Soba Day has been celebrated throughout the pre- livelihoods, Okinawa soba producers and the Okinawa Noodle Maker’s Union fought to fecture on Oct. 17 ever since. have it changed. After lengthy negotiations, the Japanese government finally agreed to a - Stripes okinawa Know your noodles Names of local soba favorites (Usually) Pork Belly Pork Rib & Soba Pigs Feet & Soba “Okinawa Soba” & Soba “Soki Soba” “Tebichi Soba” “Nakami Soba”

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Vegetables & Soba Tofu Curd & Soba “Yasai Soba” “Yushi Tofu Soba” Have a side of ‘Jushi’ * Yushi tofu is coagulated, “Jushi” is a rice dish prepared unformed Okinawa-style tofu with a choice of ingredients, includ- (Shima tofu) that is eaten warm. ing pork and vegetables and is often Similar to “oboro tofu” in other served as a side dish with Okinawa parts of Japan, it’s favored for soba. Each restaurant uses their its rich soy taste. This tofu own original broth to cook the rice. served in soba noodles, it is a “Fuchiba jushi” is jushi with “fushi- popular dish on Okinawa. ba,” or mugwort leaves. - Photos courtesy of Okinawa Fresh Noodle Cooperative Association STRIPES OKINAWA E OF OK AUGUST 20 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 AST INAW A T 4 A Making soba from scratch Okinawa Soba Soki (spare rib) Soba Ingredients: (Serves 5) Ingredients: (Serves 4) For noodles Shikomi water For broth and noodle For • 1.1 lb semi-strong flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 12 cups /0.63 gal water • 2 tsp • 1.76 lb pork spare ribs • Shikomi water (see next) • 1 egg • 5.91 inch long konbu kelp • 4 pack Okinawan noodles • 1/2 cup sweet cooking • Starch • 1 tsp salt • 0.71 ounce dried bonito • red pickled ginger • 6.4 oz water flakes • chopped spring onion • 1.69 oz sake • 3.38 oz sake • 3 tsp soy sauce Directions Directions 1. Mix flour and 4. Add starch 1. Boil water and add 7. Drain the soup in the Shikomi water to both side the spare ribs, boil strainer and separate very well with and cut the for 3-4 minutes. the soup and spare hand. Knead dough. Cut ribs. very well for it into 5mm – 2. Drain the ribs with ten minutes. 8mm by using a strainer and wash 8. Put the soup in a pan and season with salt. a kitchen knife. well with water. This is the soup for the noodles. 2. Form deflated dough into a 5. Boil the cut 3. Cook konbu that’s 9. Season the spare ribs. Put sake, soy sauce, ball. Put it into noodle. It been soaked in wa- and mirin in another pan. a plastic bag takes about ter for 30 minutes, and set aside 15 seconds. and remove the kon- 10. Add the spare ribs to the pan, cook at me- for 30-40 min- Take out when bu just before the dium heat with a drop-lid for 10-15 min- utes. the noodle water comes to boil. utes. Keep at it until the water level drops, come up on the surface of boiling and be sure to continue to apply sauce to 3. Sprinkle flour water. After taking out of water, 4. When the boiling begins, add the boiled the ribs. on the dough. add little bit of oil. Leave it for a spare ribs, sake, and dried bonito flakes. Roll it out by while to make it cool. Cook for 3-4 minutes. 11. Then cook the noodles. using a rolling pin to make 6. Enjoy your 5. Remove any residue and then take out 12. Drain them in the strainer, put the spare it 1.5mm thick. Add the starch to homemade the dried bonito. ribs on top, and pour in the soup. prevent the dough sticking from a Okinawa noo- rolling pin. dle! 6. Cover with a lid, leaving a little open space 13. Top it all off with pickled ginger and green and simmer on low for about 30 minutes, onions. until the meat is tender. - Information from NHK World, photos courtesy of Okinawa Fresh Noodle Cooperative Association

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DODEA PACIFIC As part of its return to school plan, DoDEA Pa- This pre-screening includes a temperature check cific will employ mitigation strategies including and visual check for symptoms associated with CO- oDEA Pacific is excited to welcome stu- social distancing, face masks, healthy hygiene VID-19. Parents will be required to sign a standard dents back to school for the 2020-21 school practices, clear physical barri- acknowledgement acknowledg- year! ers, and frequent cleaning and ing their responsibility to per- D The COVID-19 pandemic has had a pro- disinfecting of high-touch surfac- form the pre-screening proto- found impact on schools across the world, includ- es. DoDEA Pacific has purchased col. ing those that make up the DoDEA Pacific region. additional supplies to ensure a Parents are their child’s first Schools will look a bit different in the “new nor- safe in-person learning environ- teachers and play an important mal.” In HPCON B, students who have opted for the ment, including 10,506 gallons role in preparing their child for brick-and-mortar learning environment will return of hand sanitizer, 7,697 gallons of school in this “new normal” en- to school for face-to-face instruction with mitiga- hand soap, approximately 30,000 vironment. To make sure your tion strategies in place. In HPCON C, instruction containers of disinfecting wipes child is ready: would be delivered in the remote environment. and about 56,000 washable face nTeach and reinforce proper “We collaborated closely with our military lead- masks – two for each student and use, removal, and care of face ers to ensure our return to school plan is in line employee. coverings with your child. with local installation guidance and also adaptable “The health and safety of stu- nEnsure your child under- to shifts in local environmental conditions,” said dents and employees is our prior- stands how to wash his or her DoDEA Pacific Region Director Lois Rapp. “It is ity,” Rapp said. “We are commit- hands properly. Teach proper important to us that our reopening plan supports ted to successfully implementing cough/sneeze etiquette. the needs of our families and military partners, mitigation strategies within our nTalk with your child about whom we are here to serve.” schools and ensuring we have the supplies needed what they can expect on the bus and in hallways, to be part of the greater solution to stop the spread classrooms, the cafeteria, and the playground. of this virus within our military-connected commu- DoDEA Pacific’s Return to School plan and a nities.” video depicting what school will look like are avail- A pre-screening will be required to fall students able on the region’s website: and employees prior to going to school each day. www.dodea.edu/Pacific/return-to-school.cfm

What's inside School supplies Protocol for sick children School calendar Protocol if someone tests positive Educational resources DoDEA Full-time Virtual School Education consultant 2 BACK TO SCHOOL A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC AUGUST 20 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 School Year 2020-2021 (175 Instructional Days and 190 Teacher Work Days) First Semester (86 Instructional Days) Monday, August 24 Begin First Quarter and First Semester Monday, September 7 Labor Day: Federal Holiday Monday, October 12 Columbus Day: Federal Holiday Thursday, October 22 End of First Quarter (41 days of classroom instruction) Friday, October 23 No school for students – teacher work day Monday October 26 Begin second quarter 2020 Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day: Federal Holiday observed Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day: Federal Holiday Friday, November 27 Friday: Recess Day Monday, December 21 Begin Winter Recess (21 December - 1 January 2019) Friday, December 25 Protocol for sick children Christmas Day: Federal Holiday hen a student develops/presents with any Friday, January 1 New Year's Day: Federal Holiday symptoms of illness consistent with COVID-19 W(i.e., new onset or worsening cough -OR- Monday, January 4 Instruction Resumes shortness of breath -OR- at least two of the following Thursday, January 14 End of Second Quarter and First Semester (45 days of classroom instruction) symptoms: fever, chills, muscle ache, headache, Friday, January 15 No school for students – teacher work day sore throat, loss of taste or smell, fatigue, diarrhea, Monday, January 18 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Federal Holiday congestion or runny nose, cough, shortness of breath): Second Semester (89 Instructional Days) School nurse is contacted and isolates student. Tuesday, January 19 Begin Third Quarter and Second Semester Contact parents to pick up student within 1 hour. Monday, February 15 Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday): Federal Holiday Local installation medical guidelines will be 2021 Wednesday, March 24 End of Third Quarter (45 days of classroom instruction) followed should school staff be unable to reach Thursday, March 25 No school for students – teacher work day the parent. Friday, March 26 Begin Spring Recess (26 March -2 April) Monday, April 5 School nurse will follow up with parents on Instruction Resumes - Begin Fourth Quarter student status and medical care plan in Friday, May 28 Friday: Recess Day accordance with installation guidelines. Monday, May 31 Memorial Day: Federal Holiday Thursday, June 10 End of Fourth Quarter and Second Semester (45 Days of classroom instruction) Disinfect all high-touch surfaces with which the Friday, June 11 No school for students – teacher work day. Last day for non-administrative educator personnel student came in contact. – DoDEA Pacific Teacher will coordinate lessons for the student while he or she is out sick. Protocol if someone tests positive DODEA FULL-TIME Based on the joint risk assessment, in coordination with the local installation, DoDEA schools will be prepared to potentially dismiss students and staff for an initial 2-5 days (cancelling all school related activities). VIRTUAL SCHOOL If an initial closure is deemed necessary, this period will allow school and installation leaders oDEA understands that some School supplies to determine appropriate next steps, including families may have concerns about DoDEA Pacific schools release a school whether an extended closure is needed to stop or slow physically returning to the brick- supply list for the upcoming school year each the further spread of COVID-19. and-mortar school setting due to summer. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the D COVID-19. For the 2020-21 school lists look a bit different this year. year, DoDEA is offering a full-time virtual school DoDEA will notify the school community of a In an effort to prevent the spread of CO- option for grades K-12. positive case and support installation contact VID-19, schools will be limiting the use of tracing requirements. “We are giving families options,” said DoDEA Pacific Region Director Lois Rapp. “While we shared classroom supplies to the greatest know that most students learn best in the class- extent possible. DoDEA Pacific asks that all During the closure period, the school facility will room environment, with face-to-face instruction student supplies be labeled with the student’s be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. from their teachers, we also understand that in- name so that we can ensure each child’s items We will adhere to local installation health official person learning may not work for families with are kept separate. guidance as to when a student or staff member health vulnerabilities.” Please understand that optional supplies, who has tested positive can return to school, The full-time virtual school curriculum will be including hand sanitizer and wipes, are not including further testing requirements and medical standards-based and aligned to the DODEA Col- mandatory. Schools will be equipped with the clearance. lege and Career Ready standards and is specifi- resources necessary to effectively mitigate the – DoDEA Pacific cally developed for each grade level in the online spread of COVID-19 upon resuming classroom learning environment. instruction. While there is not a standard school supply list In addition, students will be wearing masks for the virtual school, students will need access throughout the school day when social dis- to a computer and reliable internet to use the Do- tancing cannot be maintained. Families must DEA Learning Management System, Schoology. ensure their child has a mask to wear on the Students who do not have an adequate laptop or first day of school. DoDEA will also provide internet at home may request to check out a lap- top and hotspot from their local school. each student with two washable masks once The registration window for current families to apply for the K-12 full-time virtual school they get to school for their use throughout the has closed; however, newly-registering families will have the option to select full-time virtual year. Parents will need to launder their child's cloth masks on a regular basis. All masks education from home when they register their students using DoDEA's online registration brought from home need to be in compliance with existing school dress codes and must system (DORS) and contacting the registrar at their assigned DoDEA school to complete the not have any inappropriate language or graphics printed on them. registration process. To view general lists of school supplies for each grade level in the Pacific region, visit For more information about DoDEA’s virtual school option, visit https://www.dodea.edu/ https://www.dodea.edu/Pacific/SchoolSupplies.cfm. returntoschool.cfm and select the “Virtual Option” tab. – DoDEA Pacific AUGUST 20 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC BACK TO SCHOOL 3

Photos courtesy of DoDEA Pacific School Year 2020-2021 (175 Instructional Days and 190 Teacher Work Days) First Semester (86 Instructional Days) Monday, August 24 Begin First Quarter and First Semester Monday, September 7 Labor Day: Federal Holiday Monday, October 12 Columbus Day: Federal Holiday Thursday, October 22 End of First Quarter (41 days of classroom instruction) Friday, October 23 No school for students – teacher work day Monday October 26 Begin second quarter Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day: Federal Holiday observed Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day: Federal Holiday Friday, November 27 Friday: Recess Day Monday, December 21 Begin Winter Recess (21 December - 1 January 2019) Friday, December 25 Christmas Day: Federal Holiday

Friday, January 1 New Year's Day: Federal Holiday Monday, January 4 Instruction Resumes Thursday, January 14 End of Second Quarter and First Semester (45 days of classroom instruction) Friday, January 15 No school for students – teacher work day Monday, January 18 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Federal Holiday

Second Semester (89 Instructional Days) Tuesday, January 19 Begin Third Quarter and Second Semester Monday, February 15 Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday): Federal Holiday Wednesday, March 24 End of Third Quarter (45 days of classroom instruction) Thursday, March 25 No school for students – teacher work day Friday, March 26 Begin Spring Recess (26 March -2 April) Monday, April 5 Instruction Resumes - Begin Fourth Quarter Friday, May 28 Friday: Recess Day Monday, May 31 Memorial Day: Federal Holiday Thursday, June 10 End of Fourth Quarter and Second Semester (45 Days of classroom instruction) Friday, June 11 No school for students – teacher work day. Last day for non-administrative educator personnel Educational resources – DoDEA Pacific Help your kids get back into a school mindset as they reinforce reading skills, learn stress- management practices, build a paper Mars helicopter or participate in youth programs online. Resources include: n The Morale, Welfare and Recreation DODEA FULL-TIME Digital Library offers an amazing variety of education and entertainment resources for all ages. Programs include BookFlix, Explora Primary, Mango Languages and many more. The Teachables program offers printable activities for children pre-K through grade 6. n Tutor.com provides live, on-demand tutoring, test preparation and homework help in VIRTUAL SCHOOL more than 100 subjects, for students in kindergarten through college. During COVID-19, program eligibility has been extended until Sept. 30, 2020, to include any adult or child member of Department of Defense civilian, National Guard, reserve or wounded warrior School supplies military families.s DoDEA Pacific schools release a school supply list for the upcoming school year each n Thrive is a free, online parenting-education course from a Department of Defense summer. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the partnership with the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State. It offers lists look a bit different this year. evidence-based, positive-parenting practices for children from birth to age 18. Check out In an effort to prevent the spread of CO- its downloadable resources for stress reduction, healthy eating and physical activities. VID-19, schools will be limiting the use of n Sesame Street for Military Families offers a variety of resources including activities, shared classroom supplies to the greatest games, videos and the Breathe, Think, Do wellness app. extent possible. DoDEA Pacific asks that all nHelping Your Child Become a Reader provides tips from the U.S. Department of student supplies be labeled with the student’s Education for parents of young children. name so that we can ensure each child’s items are kept separate. n NASA STEM has a wide variety of science, math, engineering and technology ideas Please understand that optional supplies, for students in kindergarten through college to encourage the next generation of including hand sanitizer and wipes, are not explorers. mandatory. Schools will be equipped with the nBoys & Girls Clubs of America Virtual Club currently offers 11 programs youths resources necessary to effectively mitigate the can participate in via the MyFuture social platform. Programs include Digital Literacy spread of COVID-19 upon resuming classroom Essentials, Media Making, Computer Science, Visual Arts and more. instruction. n Making School Fun at Home offers helpful tips from the Boys & Girls Clubs of In addition, students will be wearing masks America for supporting learning at home for children of all ages. throughout the school day when social dis- tancing cannot be maintained. Families must ensure their child has a mask to wear on the Talk with an education consultant first day of school. DoDEA will also provide If you would like to talk to an expert about educational concerns, Military OneSource each student with two washable masks once offers free and confidential one-on-one sessions with professionals knowledgeable about they get to school for their use throughout the education resources. Learn more about How to Ease Back-to-School Transitions With a year. Parents will need to launder their child's cloth masks on a regular basis. All masks Military OneSource Education Consultant. brought from home need to be in compliance with existing school dress codes and must COVID-19 continues to create challenges, and Military OneSource is here to help. not have any inappropriate language or graphics printed on them. Consultants are available 24/7 anywhere in the world to help you stay strong while you To view general lists of school supplies for each grade level in the Pacific region, visit navigate military life. No matter what kind of questions or concerns you have, you can call https://www.dodea.edu/Pacific/SchoolSupplies.cfm. us at 800-342-9647, call OCONUS or start a live chat. – DoDEA Pacific – Military OneSource 4 BACK TO SCHOOL A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC AUGUST 20 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2020