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okinawalivingweekly Nabe For The Winter THOMAS ALAN SMILIE
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n Japan, winter means partaking in a bubbling bowl of nabe filled to the brim with meats, vegetables, noodles and broth. The word nabe literally translates to “pot,” however nabe ryôri and nabemono refer to “hot pot food.” Nabe began as simple farmers’ winter fare before becoming a national winter favorite. Sukiyaki is probably the most internationally well-known type of nabe ryori. Sukiyaki is usually eaten at bōnenkai (end-of-the-year parties). Though fish and pork are used, beef is the main ingredient of sukiyaki. Oden is the most popular type of nabe dish that can
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be seen bubbling on household stovetops, on street food carts, and in conveniece stores like Family Mart. Shabu-shabu is another popular Japanese nabe dish. Thin slices of beef sirloin are combined with onions, shiitake and enokitake mushrooms, carrots, and occasionally with udon or harusame (cellophane/glass noodles, bean thread noodles, or Chinese vermicelli) and submerged in either boiling water or konbu dashi (kelp broth). Check your local MCCS Tours+ office or MFP-R for tours and programs that can help you experience nabe ryori firsthand.
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here are numerous benefits to getting on board with higher education. Whether it’s college, a trade school or graduate education, enhancing your knowledge and building your skillset is one of the best lifetime investments you can make. And for most folks in the military community, it can be a very affordable investment. The MCCS Education Centers can show you how with their Accessing Higher Education briefs held on both Camp Foster and Camp Hansen. The briefs will cover important topics like finding the right school, how to apply and how to get the most out of financial aid and veteran benefits. It is open to transitioning Marines, Sailors and their family members. The brief will be held at the Camp Foster Education Center the first week of each month and at the Camp Hansen Education Center on the third week of each month. For dates, please call Camp Foster at 645-3575 or Camp Hansen at 623-4376. For more information, visit mccsokinawa.com/ educationandcareerservices.
Photo of the Week | 7 Spotlight: Winter Wonderland Storytime | 9 Movie Schedule | 11 Health Tip of the Week | 11
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aving open and clear communication is the foundation of a good relationship with your spouse. Oftentimes, problems arise simply because of poor communication. The simplest bad habits can turn into big obstacles, so it’s important to learn how to communicate effectively in order to nip any problems in the bud. A five-session course offered by the Behavioral Health Family Advocacy Program is designed to enhance a couple’s communication skills and prepare them for a successful future together. The program is open to all active duty Marines, Sailors and DoD ID card holders who want to learn more about having a healthy relationship with their partner.
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Topics such as discovering your love language, finances, conflict resolution and healthy decisionmaking will be covered. Communication is a lot more than talking. Learn to convey and understand
the messages between you and your spouse to improve your relationship and support a long-lasting marriage. For more information, call the Behavioral Health Family Advocacy Program at 645-2915.
mccsevents&happenings Calligraphy January 16, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
Sponsorship Training January 22, 9–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Kinser 645-2104 FREE
Credit Score Analysis January 23, 8:30–10:30 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 645-2104 FREE
Furoshiki Wraps January 20, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
Cultural Awareness January 22, 10–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 645-2104 FREE
Links 4 Teens January 23, 12:30–4:30 p.m. Bldg 5677, Camp Foster 645-3698 FREE
Boots to Business January 22-23 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Bldg. 439, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
Interpersonal Communication January 22, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Bldg. 5677, Camp Foster 645-3689 FREE
EFMP Family Forum January 23, 5-6 p.m. Bldg 495, Camp Foster 645-9237 FREE
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January 17, 8 p.m. Camp Kinser Surfside Ballroom Comedians Daniel Dugar, Gary Owen and Rodney Perry are here to make you laugh. Open to all ranks. Adult audiences only. MCCS Entertainment 645-5821
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ryan vs. courtney
japanese phrase of the week
For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs–Resources at 645-2104/2106.
ourtney: What’s the deal with cookyour-own-food restaurants in Japan? The reason I go to restaurants is because I’m too lazy to cook. Why would I want to pay to toil over a hot flame? But for some reason, they seem pretty popular here. Ryan: I think the social element of yakiniku/shabu-shabu/etc is what makes it popular. It’s a collaborative meal where all the tedious parts of cooking, like chopping and preparing the food (everything but the actual cooking part) is taken care of for you. Yakiniku places have a circular grill in the middle of the table (either electric, gas or charcoal). Shabu-shabu is probably the second most popular. Shabu-shabu is the same concept, but you cook the meat in a boiling pot of broth with veggies. C: Do the restaurants give you directions on how long to cook the meats? I’m afraid I would give myself food poisoning. R: No, it’s all on you. But the meat is thinly sliced so it’s pretty difficult to mess up. Cooking meat shabu-shabu style takes a bit more finesse. The term “shabushabu” is actually onomatopoeic of the
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motions one uses in the process. You dip the meat into the broth and drag it back and forth—as if you were painting with a paintbrush—until the meat is cooked, which typically takes 2-4 “shabus.” C: I think I could handle that. I went to a couple of hot-pot style restaurants in Hokkaido where I was tasked with preparing my own meal. The restaurant simplified the cooking process however, by bringing everything out on one plate. All I had to do was dump it in the pot and monitor the done-ness of it. It
was a great, brothy cold-weather meal. Do they have those types of restaurants on Okinawa? R: Yes, there’s a few of them. They get especially popular in the wintertime, when you can find hot-pots (or, nabe) in just about every izakaya. Just like yakiniku and shabu-shabu, nabe is not only known for its cook-it-yourself decree, but for its communal elements. By Ryan Anastoplus and Courtney Rick
Contact Ryan or Courtney with your questions, comments or cookies at ryan.anastoplus@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org or courtney.rick@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.
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off-base events
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Southeast Botanical Gardens Night Decorations January 8–February 15 5–10 p.m. Southeast Botanical Gardens, Okinawa City Adults ¥1,800 Children (16–18) ¥1,000 (7–15) ¥500, (under 6) FREE Kanucha Resort Stardust Fantasia January 15–February 28 7–11 p.m. Kanucha Resort Hotel Nago City Tickets: ¥3,000 per car Yaedake Cherry Blossom Festival January 17 – February 1 Mt. Yae, Motobu Town FREE
adventure begins here. Japanese Tea Ceremony January 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Adults $35, Children (3–11) $28 (under 3) FREE Learn the traditional steps to making tea and to eating Japanese sweets. After tea, have lunch and shop at Kokusai Street.*
Craft Tour January 24, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $20, Children (4–11) $13 (under 4) FREE Visit the Naha Traditional Craft center where you will learn about crafts such as bingata, lacquerware, pottery and weaving.
Nakijin Cherry Blossom Moonlight January 25, 3 p.m.–9 p.m. Adults $23, Children (6–12) $15 (3–5) $12, (under 3) FREE Enjoy a romantic view of the cherry blossom under the moonlight.*
Northern Highlights January 24, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $39, Children (3‐12) $24 (under 3) FREE Visit Nago Pineapple Winery, Nago Glass Factory and the Orion Beer factory. End the tour with a buffet-style lunch at Yanbaru Ikoi No Mura.*
Shuri at War January 25, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Adults $20, Children (3–11) $14 (under 3) FREE Visit Shuri Castle and Shuri Heights to discover the effects of the battle of Okinawa.*
Shrines & Gardens 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $20, Children (3–11) $13 (under 3) FREE Explore Shikina-en, the royal summer home and garden for the Okinawan kings and Fukusyu-en, a garden built by the city of Fuzhou, Naha’s sister city in China. Afterwards explore Futenma Shrine, a Shinto shrine in the Ginowan area.
*Bring yen for additional food, drinks and/or purchases. For more information, contact MCCS Tours+: Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser Temporarily Closed | U.S. Naval Hospital 646-7013 Camp Foster Tours+ has moved. We are now located in bldg. 1010 with Tsunami SCUBA.
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Sailboats docked at Kadena Marina.
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spotlight Winter Wonderland Storytime SOUPSTOCK /BIGSTOCK.COM
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eading together, telling tales and listening as a group is a great way to develop imagination and strengthen your relationships. Taking the time to share stories with your children gives them a sense of belonging and is a great way to educate them. Communication is the key to building strong bonds and reading together is a fantastic way to create this positive pathway. Gather your children and head to the Winter Wonderland Storytime to
share this pastime with other families on January 23. The two-hour program will include songs, rhymes, stories and crafts about snow and the wintertime. Bond as a family and create lasting memories as you celebrate the winter months at this educational and entertaining event. Family Storytime Winter Wonderland runs from 5 to 6 p.m. at MCCS Libraries on Camp Kinser, Camp Courtney and Camp Foster. For more information, call 645-6453 or visit mccsokinawa.com/libraries.
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upcoming semperfitevents movieschedule Proud sponsor of MCCS Youth Sports Athletics/Adult Sports 645-3521/3522 Aquatics 645-3180 Courtney Ironworks 622-9261/7297 Futenma Semper Fit 636-2672 Gunners Fitness Center 645-3985/2235 Hansen House of Pain 623-5558/4831 Health Promotion 645-3484/3910 Kinser Fitness Center 637-1869/1114 Schwab Power Dome 625-2654/2442 Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004 Tsunami SCUBA 645-9500 Youth Sports 645-3533/3534
Open Softball Tournament January 23–25 Camp Kinser BK Field & Field 4
Register by 1 p.m. at any MCCS fitness center on January 20 for $95 per team ($120 for female teams). This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place teams. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. Details: 637-1869.
Open Flag Football Tournament January 23-25 Camp Courtney Semper Fit
Register by 1 p.m. at any MCCS fitness center on January 19 for $95 per team. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. Details: 622-7297.
CAMP KINSER | 637-2177
CAMP COURTNEY | 622-6101
Thursday, January 15 Exodus: Gods and Kings (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 16 American Sniper (R) 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 15 CLOSED Friday, January 16 The Wedding Ringer (R) 6 p.m. American Sniper (R) 9 p.m.
Saturday, January 17 The Wedding Ringer (R) 3 p.m. Blackhat (R) 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 17 Paddington (PG)4* 1500 Horrible Bosses(R)3* 1800
Sunday, January 18 Paddington (PG) 1 p.m. The Wedding Ringer (R) 3:30 p.m. American Sniper (R) 6:30 p.m.
Sunday January 18 Paddington (PG) 3 p.m. Blackhat (R) 6 p.m.
Monday, January 19 CLOSED Tuesday, January 20 CLOSED Wednesday, January 21 Blackhat (R) 6:30 p.m.
MCAS FUTENMA | 636-3890 Open Bench Press Tournament January 25 Hansen House of Pain
Register by 1 p.m. at any MCCS fitness center on January 19 for $10 or on-site by 9 a.m. for $15. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers in each weight class. Details: 623-5558/5569. *Attendance is required for participation.
classoftheweek Yoga A relaxing, centering series of balance, strength and flexibility poses will connect your body, mind and spirit. This class allows you to build both physical and mental muscle.
weeklyhealthtip The Paleo Diet, or “caveman diet” is designed to emulate the diets of humans in the Paleolithic era. However, research into the actual diets of real cavemen show that they didn’t really have a specific diet. Our ancestor’s diets depended on where they were geographically and what was available to them at the time. Their focus was survival, not “eating clean.” Furthermore, given the short lifespans of our cave-dwelling ancestors, it’s hard to say that their diets were actually “better” or “healthier.” Source: http://news.gsu.edu/2014/12/16/paleo-diet-one-study-suggests/
Thursday, January 15 CLOSED
Monday, January 19 Theory Of Everything (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 20 CLOSED Wednesday, January 21 American Sniper (R) 7 p.m.
CAMP HANSEN | 623-4564 Thursday, January 15 Taken 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Friday, January 16 American Sniper (R) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, January 16 American Sniper (R) 6:30 p.m. Blackhat (R) 10 p.m.
Saturday, January 17 Blackhat (R) 4 p.m. American Sniper (R) 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 17 American Sniper (R) 6 p.m. The Wedding Ringer (R) 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 18 Top Five (R) 4 p.m. American Sniper (R) 7 p.m.
Sunday, January 18 American Sniper (R) 6 p.m. Top Five (R) 9:30 p.m.
Monday, January 19 Wild (R) 6:30 p.m.
Monday, January 19 American Sniper (R) 3:30 p.m. The Wedding Ringer (R) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20 CLOSED Wednesday, January 21 CLOSED
CAMP FOSTER | 645-3465 Thursday, January 15 Taken 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m. Friday, January 16 American Sniper (R) 6 p.m. The Wedding Ringer (R) 9:30 p.m. Saturday, January 17 Paddington (PG) Noon Paddington (PG) 3 p.m. The Wedding Ringer (R) 6 p.m. Blackhat (R) 9 p.m. Sunday, January 18 Paddington (PG) 1 p.m. The Wedding Ringer (R) 4 p.m. Blackhat (R) 7 p.m. Monday, January 19 Paddington (PG) 1 p.m. American Sniper (R) 4 p.m. The Wedding Ringer (R) 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 20 The Wedding Ringer (R) 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 21 American Sniper (R) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20 Blackhat (R) 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 21 Wild (R) 7 p.m.
CAMP SCHWAB | 625-2338 Thursday, January 15 CLOSED Friday, January 16 The Wedding Ringer (R) 6 p.m. American Sniper (R) 9 p.m. Saturday, January 17 Blackhat (R) 6 p.m. American Sniper (R) 9 p.m. Sunday, January 18 The Wedding Ringer (R) 6 p.m. American Sniper (R) 9 p.m. Monday, January 19 Blackhat (R) 4 p.m. American Sniper (R) 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 20 Wild (R) 4 p.m. American Sniper (R) 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 21 CLOSED
Movie schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates visit shopmyexchange.com/reeltimetheatres/reeltime-landing.htm.