Monthly Archives: April 2007
AsiaforKids
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY
So, I don't have any kids, but if I were a kid, especially a kid who was about to move all the...
Who Cleans Your House?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
That's easy.
No one really cleans at my house. We do basic maintenance but to call it cleaning is a stretch. So...
Chinkosukou
What happens when you combine chinsukou (a traditional Okinawan cookie made from flour and lots of lard) with chinko (slang for male genitalia)? You...
Friends Abroad
Friends Abroad, originally uploaded by okinawa hai.
CONTRIBUTED BY CINDY CROSBY
One of our Okinawa hobbies is hosting students for a company called "Friends Abroad". Basically,...
Sketchy Parks
Kokusai Street 001, originally uploaded by ginman.
CONTRIBUTED BY Kelly Garcia
Today I dropped off Joe for yet another exciting work expedition in a foreign land. It's...
Go Forth and Eat Your Way Around Okinawa
浦添市仲西 「風雲」の「ねぎラーメン｣, originally uploaded by earthhopper.
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
Earthhopper takes some phenomenal shots of Okinawan soba and other foods found here on the island....
Who’s Your Daddy (Doll)?
We started Daddy Dolls after witnessing first hand how hard military deployments were on our children. With both of our husbands being Marines and...
Geocaching
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY
Well, it's that time of year again...geocaching time! Actually, it's always geocaching time, especially here in Okinawa. Many of you may be...
In Business For 1428 Years
The world's oldest continuously operating family business ended its impressive run last year. Japanese temple builder Kongo Gumi, in operation under the founders' descendants...
Coffee or Tea? Try Quickly
Quickly, originally uploaded by juliamagnolia.
CONTRIBUTED BY JULIA
It can be hard on the wallet but on a typical day I have to get my caffeine...
Mihama 7-Plex
originally uploaded by half_broken_rabbit.
Cara wrote in to pitch the movie theater out in Mihama, American Village, across from Starbucks. Thanks, Cara!
I recommend going to...
Okinawa City Athletic Field
Okinawa City Athletic Field 3, originally uploaded by juliamagnolia.
CONTRIBUTED BY JULIA
Okinawa City Athletic Field is a convenient place to take your kids to play...
Love Hotels 101
originally uploaded by gak.
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
Once upon a time, my friend suggested doing "research" for the blog on the love hotels here...
3LDK
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
David at The First Word Blog gives a room-by-room description of his apartment in Okinawa. I second his sentiment about Japanese...
Yui Monorail
originally uploaded by NinaMyers.
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
I have yet to ride this monorail despite how sleek and sexy it looks each time I drive...
Kadena Child Development Center & Preschool Programs
For all you parents looking for a preschool that suits your kids, we’re hoping to add a little something to aid in your search....
Options For Your Car Flying Out of Naha Airport
CONTRIBUTED BY CHUN
We recently went on a trip to Taiwan and parked at Naha Airport. The airport is south on 58 for about 40-50...
Should It Have Stayed or Should It Have Come?
EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the many comments on this post we have closed comments. If you want to learn more about housing options on...
Ishigufu Soba Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY JULIA
Like most soba shops their menu is quite limited. There are about seven items on the menu which consists of three...
On Japanese Streets
sweetest thing, originally uploaded by ajpscs.
Fashion in Japan is some kind of delicious, ever-generous art form. It's well worth losing a few spare minutes...