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Japan , a place of beauty and culture

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of richness is home to thousands of

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sofa members as guests of the country

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of Japan . It's essential that we

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understand the laws and regulations

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that govern our shared community . One

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of the biggest differences in

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regulations relates to alcohol

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consumption and driving in Japan . The

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legal blood alcohol concentration limit

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is 0.03% compared to the normal ,

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0.08% in the US . It can take as little

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as one drop of alcohol to be over the

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legal limit . Regrettably many DU I

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cases in Japan involve individuals who

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the morning after a night of heavy

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drinking find themselves facing charges

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of driving under the influence . If

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convicted , you may face fines up to

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500,000 yen imprisonment for

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up to three years and your driver's

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license may be revoked or suspended .

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Additionally , you could face

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restrictions on your liberty reduction

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in rank and pay and non judicial

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punishment under the UCMJ . No , you

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can't drive . Understanding the

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alcohol content of different beverages

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is crucial in making responsible

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choices . Remember , even a single drop

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of alcohol could put you over the legal

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limit for AD U I in Japan

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before a night out with friends . It's

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essential to plan ahead and make

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responsible choices . Choosing a

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designated driver can get you home

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safely . You ready ?

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Yeah , bartender . Can you get one cup

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of water ? Right . Thank

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you . If you are out by yourself , you

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can use a taxi or Geico a service that

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will drive both you and your vehicle to

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where you live . The M CCS Liberty app

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has contact information for taxis and

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Geico with base access .

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There are countless alternatives to

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going out and drinking that can help

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you have a memorable and enjoyable time

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while staying responsible , immerse

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yourself in the vibrant local culture ,

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attending live music performances and

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embracing traditional events . Check

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the M CCS website for information on

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activities and events in your local

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area . Let us be the guardians of

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safety and the champions of

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responsibility driven by honor in every

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aspect of our lives . We protect our

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fellow service members , our shared

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community and ourselves as honored

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guests to this beautiful country of

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Japan , we treat our neighbors with

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respect and work every day to grow our

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shared community .