18 April 2013
Kadena AB, near Gate 3, NCO-CGO Housing One of the biggest unknowns – and often unanswered questions – when moving to a new duty station is, “Where am I going to live? What will it look like? How much space will I have?” Though there are as many opinions about whether to live on base [...]
Posted in From Your Okinawa Hai Managers, On-Base Housing26 Comments
07 April 2013
When my family and I were preparing to move to Okinawa I had a hundred sixty-seven (thousand) questions. One of the biggest ones was about housing (what would it look like? what were our options?). The other was for my daughter: What were our options for preschool? This was before I found Okinawa Hai, and [...]
Posted in Childcare, Preschools & Schools, From Your Okinawa Hai Managers
22 May 2013
CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER While walking back from my neighborhood farmer’s market, which unfortunately I did not know is closed on Sundays, I decided to stop in at the green-signed building just on the corner. The sign is completely in kanji so I had no idea what they sold. I have walked and driven past this [...]
Posted in Awase/Camp Butler area, Cooking Local, Food For Sale3 Comments
21 May 2013
CONTRIBUTED BY LEAH MAGID Editor’s Note: This is an update to the original article on Okinawa Fruits Land we published in 2010. You can read that one HERE. Much like the girl in every “Nerd-To-Princess” movie ever made, Okinawa Fruitsland has gotten contact lenses, dyed its hair and is now showing a little leg. Formerly [...]
Posted in Kids Activities: Outdoors, Nago/Northern Okinawa, Outdoor Activities0 Comments
20 May 2013
CONTRIBUTED BY LAURA SNELL Sheesah Lounge is a bar/lounge/restaurant located on the 10th floor of the Dai Ichi Hotel. The menu offers home-style Okinawan dishes. The menu is not extensive but has enough to choose from so that there is something for everyone (including kids). This is a smoking establishment, so if you are sensitive [...]
Posted in Awase/Camp Butler area, Bars & Nightlife, Restaurants0 Comments
17 May 2013
CONTRIBUTED BY RYAN P. BURGER Looking for a beach that isn’t Toguchi or White Beach? How about someplace a little less crowded and a little more scenic? If you don’t mind a gorgeous drive to Hamahiga Island, then Muruku Beach is for you! This beautiful spot is hidden on the east side of Hamahiga-jima, down [...]
Posted in Beaches & Pools, Courtney/McTureous/Hansen areas, Okinawan Outer Islands2 Comments
16 May 2013
CONTRIBUTED BY LORI Lori contributed a write-up about her on-base housing in New Lester last week and agreed to tell us about her experiences using government furniture while stationed here in Okinawa. We have two other posts on this topics in our archives; Part 1 HERE and Part 2 HERE. We have closed comments on [...]
Posted in Making Your Home, Military Life12 Comments
15 May 2013
CONTRIBUTED BY LAURA SNELL The Yukuru spa is located on the 14th floor of the Dai Ichi Hotel. I have been to the spa at least three times and each time I have been impressed. The spa is located in a converted hotel suite that looks out over the ocean. The rooms are private and [...]
Posted in Awase/Camp Butler area, Health, Beauty & Pampering3 Comments
14 May 2013
CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER When we found out last January we were moving to Okinawa in June, we were very excited; then came the daunting task of preparing. Luckily, when we got word we quickly googled moving pets to Okinawa. WOW. There was a LOT we had to do to bring our dogs with us. [...]
Posted in PCS-ing, Pets7 Comments
13 May 2013
CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES When I found out that Borders, one of my favorite stateside hangouts, was closing its doors in the summer of 2011, I was heartbroken. I have such good memories of going there for study groups, browsing the travel section whenever I was planning one of my complex trips, sitting and listening [...]
Posted in American Village/Lester area, Indoor Activities0 Comments
10 May 2013
CONTRIBUTED BY MUNEERAH BEE If you grew up on Calbee snacks like I did, you’d probably be as excited as I was to see the brightly-colored and chirpy-looking Calbee Plus store along Kokusai Street in Naha. The store has a wide selection of special Calbee products which I don’t usually get to see, ranging [...]
Posted in Food For Sale, Naha/Kinser area0 Comments
09 May 2013
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who are curious about the different options for living on Okinawa, readers have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about on-base housing. LORI has given us a glimpse into her [...]
Posted in Camp Lester, On-Base Housing0 Comments
DIY JCI (Or “The Dreaded JCI”)
Gyoumu Supa – Wholesale Supermarket
Okinawa Fruits Land
Sheesah Lounge (Located Inside Dai Ichi Hotel)
Muruku Beach: Hidden Paradise on Paradise
About That Government Furniture, Part III
Yukuru-Ryukyu Style Relaxation Spa (Located Inside Dai Ichi Hotel)
PSCing from US to Okinawa with Dogs Flying Commercial
Creators Residence
