Monthly Archives: August 2008
Kadena Youth Bowling
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER NORDELL
Every Saturday at 9:30 for the last month we have made our way over to the Emery Lanes. My 5...
Even Taco Rice Has A History
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
As most things Okinawan, taco rice also has an interesting history. It's a popular Okinawan cuisine that contains ground beef, lettuce...
EARTH – Hair Salon
CONTRIBUTED BY KAHO
With one toddler and a baby, to get a hair cut dropped down on my list of priorities. When flipping through Japanese...
RU-MI-NE
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON
I'm not really sure which of these signs belongs to the storefront I am covering today. The cashier tried diligently...
How do you de-junk your trunk?
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
One sister for sale!
One crying and spying young sister for sale!
I'm really not kidding,
So who'll start the bidding?
Do I hear a dollar?
A...
US Land
***This business is closed******
Another great indoor option for the kids brought to you by Julia!
Last summer was brutal. We stayed on-island the entire time...
A Guy You Should Meet
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
Dear Readers. This post (on the surface) may not seem flashy or visually appealing. But please take the time to read...
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER NORDELL
World War II ended on August 15, 1945. In Japan the day is known as Shuusen-kinenbi (終戦記念日), which literally means the...
Gueuleton
CONTRIBUTED BY STEPHANIE
This fancy restaurant is called Gueuleton. It is a place where when you arrive, you don't know what you're going to be...
Yoshimori – Unique Okinawa Instruments
I wanted to share this cool store down the street from my house that sells unique Okinawan instruments, such as taiko drums and sanshins....
Hirayasu Yochien
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....
New Store Bouquets – HANA YA SAN
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
If you have been shopping or dining recently, you may have noticed an enormous bouquet located at the entrance. I've even...
Kinser Pool
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER NORDELL
Since arriving on the island in May we have spent most of our free time in the water. So far we...
A Taste of Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLYERACE
Tonight after dinner, I took Gabe out for an evening stroll. Usually we walk in the morning, but now with the heat...
Backpack, backpacks, loaded up with things and knick knacks, too!
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON
School's starting in less than two weeks ... are you ready?
Where in the world can you find the "just right" backpack...
Meredith Goes to Work
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
She tried. She really tried. And it didn’t work.
It’s not as if she didn’t have the skills. She...
Driver’s Ed
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
Pop quiz! Do you all know the difference between the four signs above? Just kidding!
I received a question from a reader regarding...
APO Shipping
CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL
I wanted to share a fabulous find for kids toys online. Fat Brain Toys . Fat Brain Toys not only ships to...
How Low Should You Go?
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
If you are like me, you have probably made a fool out of yourself at one time or another. As I...
Snorkeling for the Adventurous
CONTRIBUTED BY DANIELA
We were heading towards Cape Zanpa and decided to check out the view from up above. The view was indeed beautiful. As...
Wing King
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLYERACE
Sometimes I feel like I could do just fine as a vegetarian. Other times I eat Wing King. Something about that little...
Ashibinaa Okinawa Outlet Mall
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON
A big thank you goes out to Stacey for sending the info about this mall. I can't wait to check it...
Be Cool…With Your Air Conditioner Remote
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
Living in Okinawa is a different experience for everyone. However, a common theme that I've noticed from listening to people is that...
East West Montessori School
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....