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Dungarees In Japan Archiving US Navy heritage & the Dungaree Era. Unfiltered stories, maritime history, and authentic life off-base in Japan.

🌏 US Navy Veteran | Educator | JET Alum | First Home in Japan: USS Independence (CV-62), 93-95 | Teaching & Exploring Life in Chūgoku, Japan 🌸

10/25/2026

Did you know Japan’s FamilyMart has region-exclusive socks? 🧦
For their 45th anniversary, FamilyMart dropped a limited 47-Prefecture Line Sock collection nationwide. Every single prefecture gets its own unique colorway inspired by its official local plant or flower—sold strictly in that region.
Here in Hiroshima, the design is color-coded after the iconic Momiji (Japanese Maple) 🍁.
Catch more local finds and Japan culture with Daniel J. Stone on Dungarees in Japan.

10/25/2026

Did you know Japan’s FamilyMart has region-exclusive socks? 🧦
For their 45th anniversary, FamilyMart dropped a limited 47-Prefecture Line Sock collection nationwide. Every single prefecture gets its own unique colorway inspired by its official local plant or flower—sold strictly in that region.
Here in Hiroshima, the design is color-coded after the iconic Momiji (Japanese Maple) 🍁.
Catch more local finds and Japan culture with Daniel J. Stone on Dungarees in Japan

10/25/2026

Trash cans in Japan aren’t readily available like in the US or most other countries. Yet, convenience stores in Japan are on every street corner. That strap over my shoulder? That’s my sling bag full of empty drink bottles from our afternoon in Hiroshima. Those empty bottles don’t go into the vending machine trash can behind me. That’s for the drinks that you buy and finish from the connected vending machine. The general purpose trash receptacles outside the turnstile at JR Iwakuni Station was where the empty bottles from Hiroshima were dumped. In Japan do as the Japanese do. Now you know.

10/24/2026

Proper Japanese etiquette rule: Vending machine bins (recykuru bokkusu) are designed for empty beverage containers—not general trash or outside convenience store haul.

Dropping 7-Eleven or Lawson bottles into these bins causes overflow and sorting issues for local operators. Keep platforms and streets clean by using store recycling bins or carrying empty PET bottles back to your hotel. Trust me, nobody gets more frustrated about this than me but in Japan you have to play the game.

Follow Daniel J. Stone on Dungarees in Japan for essential travel tips and local etiquette guides.

10/21/2026

When most people think of Japan, they picture the fast-paced energy of Tokyo or the sunny beaches along the Pacific. But the Japanese archipelago is actually divided into two vastly different worlds, separated by rugged mountain ranges and entirely different weather systems:

🌊 East Coast (Pacific Ocean Side)
Home to major metropolitan hubs like Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka. This coast enjoys a milder climate with dry, sunny winters. It drives the bulk of Japan’s modern economy, high-speed transit networks, and commercial maritime activity, facing direct open-ocean swells.

❄️ West Coast (Sea of Japan Side)
Known as Yukiguni (Snow Country). Moisture-heavy winds sweeping in from Siberia drop immense snowfall across this coast every winter. Life here moves to a different rhythm—built around traditional fishing ports, rich seasonal seafood, historic trade routes, and deep-rooted regional heritage.
Whether you're drawn to the neon pulse of the Pacific cities or the quiet, snow-covered coastlines of the Sea of Japan, understanding this geographic divide changes how you see the country.

Which side of Japan would you choose to explore first? Let me know in the comments below! 👇
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Daniel Stone | Dungarees in Japan

Educator, U.S. Navy veteran, and founder of Dungarees in Japan. Based in Yamaguchi Prefecture, documenting Japanese culture, naval history, and life across the archipelago.

10/19/2026

Stop scrolling—are you actually visiting a shrine or a temple? ⛩️❌ 🛕⭕
No
Inside the rock caves behind me at Rakan-ji Temple in Shimane are the 500 Arhats (Gohyakurakan), hand-carved stone statues honoring local miners.

If you're exploring Japan, here is the quick 3-step test to always know where you are:

1️⃣ The Sight Test: Shrines don't have graves. If you see a cemetery, you’re at a temple.
2️⃣ The Life Test: Shrines celebrate life’s beginnings (births and weddings). Temples mark the end (funerals and honoring ancestors).
3️⃣ The Faith Test: Shrines are Shinto. Temples are Buddhist.

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10/16/2026

When I came back to Japan a few years ago at age 51, I weighed around 270 pounds. Today, I’m sitting at my target weight of 210 pounds—a weight I’ve officially maintained for the past 12 months after hitting it this time last year.

This past summer during a trip back to Ohio, my doctor was pleasantly surprised by my 55+ pound weight loss and immediately assumed it was from diet meds. I told him the truth: the meds weren't working, so I stopped taking them altogether. Instead, I made a complete lifestyle change—focusing on consistent exercise and practicing the traditional Okinawan principle of Hara Hachi Bu (eating until you are 80% full). Shifting from "eating until stuffed" to simply "no longer hungry" made all the difference.

Have you ever tried practicing Hara Hachi Bu or made a major lifestyle shift without relying on quick fixes? Drop a comment below and share what works for you!

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10/16/2026

One of the most valuable habits you can take home from a trip to Japan is the Okinawan practice of Hara Hachi Bu—learning to stop eating when you’re 80% full. Stepping away from oversized portions and practicing mindful satiety is a complete game-changer for energy and longevity.
Follow Daniel J Stone at Dungarees in Japan for more cultural insights, daily life, and practical takeaways from Japan.

100% Shimane, From the Beef to the Buns 🍔 Countryside road trips in Japan hit different when you find a place that take...
10/15/2026

100% Shimane, From the Beef to the Buns 🍔

Countryside road trips in Japan hit different when you find a place that takes local sourcing this seriously.

At Sanbe Burger in Oda City, every layer is regional—charcoal-grilled Shimane beef and pork, crisp local lettuce, a slice of cheese, thick bacon, tomato, and a fried egg squeezed between sesame seed buns. Served up alongside classic potato wedges, cold drinks, and open-air wooden patio tables right in the mountains.

📍 Sanbe Burger (Oda City, Shimane Prefecture)
🚗 Parking: Dedicated lot on site
💵 Tip: Cash only
Which layer are you going for first? Save this spot for your next Shimane drive!

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