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The Conversation: Documentary spotlights toxic chemicals in Okinawa's water; New program hopes to stem teen suicide

By Catherine Cruz,
Stephanie Han, Russell Subiono
Published February 24, 2023 at 3:50 PM HST
A student adds hot water to steep tea leaves during a green tea seminar Nov. 22, 2016 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The seminar was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services and educated attendees on the historical background, health benefits and proper preparation of Japanese green tea, also known as ryokucha. According to Tsuchiya Naoka, a certified tea specialist, the temperature of the water used determines the health benefits the consumer will receive from the tea, as certain nutrients extract at different temperatures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon)
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A student adds hot water to steep tea leaves during a green tea seminar Nov. 22, 2016 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon)
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Catherine Cruz
Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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Stephanie Han
Stephanie Han was a producer for The Conversation.
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Russell Subiono
Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, Russell Subiono has spent the last decade working in local film, television and radio. He was previously the executive producer of The Conversation and host of HPR's This Is Our Hawaiʻi podcast. Contact him at rsubiono@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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