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The Japanese Habits Some Families Brought Home
Shoes by the door, small towels and familiar gestures: attributed accounts show how some Americans carried everyday habits home from Japan.
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The Foods Military Families Still Miss From Japan
Taco rice, curry, ramen and island ice cream appear in military-family accounts and veterans’ memories of Japan, with different eras kept distinct.
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Growing Up on an American Base in Japan
Dated school histories and family accounts recall FEN, classrooms, friendships and household life around U.S. bases in Japan in the 70s and 80s.
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The Keepsakes Families Brought Home From Japan
Tea sets, wooden dolls, stereos and paper keepsakes connect American families with years in Japan. Explore documented examples from the 70s and 80s.
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The Japanese Foods That Became Familiar Favorites
From Benihana and instant noodles to sushi counters and teriyaki takeout, revisit first Japanese-food encounters during the 70s or 80s.
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The Childhood TV Shows That Came From Japan
From Speed Racer and Star Blazers to Voltron and Ultraman, revisit Japanese cartoons and live-action shows American viewers knew in the 70s or 80s.
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The Japanese Toys That Filled Our Childhood Wish Lists
Revisit Japanese games, robots, handhelds and small toys Americans knew in the 70s or 80s, with original dates and market differences explained.
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When Japanese Gadgets Became Part of American Life
From Walkman players and VCRs to calculators and cameras, revisit Japanese electronics familiar in American homes during the 70s and 80s.
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