Monthly Archives: September 2008
Off Base Housing, near Kadena: Kaiho/Okinawa City
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Seaside Bowl
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER NORDELL
Since I was little I have loved to watch people bowl. There is something about watching the ball roll quickly down...
Good Company Coffee
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLYERACE
So last week's post was about coffee. And this week's post is about coffee. I've been kind of obsessed with the stuff...
Sanwa and Mitsuwa
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON I was referred to these stores by two different people for two different things but it turns out they...
Poisonous Palm Plant in Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
Imagine this scenario: You breathe a sigh of relief because Fido and the entire family made it to Okinawa. Routines are...
Cicadas Cacophony Clarified
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
You rarely see them hanging around. Luckily, I've caught a pic of two that are well-done. You may call them...
Climbing Mount Fuji
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON
“You are wise to climb Mt. Fuji, but a fool to do it twice.” ~Japanese proverb
The Experience - Diana’s point of...
Hiro Coffee Farm
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLYERACE
I'm back on caffeine. Well, I've been back on caffeine, but now I am actively searching it out and dragging along my...
Living Design Square – Awase
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY DECKER
Can’t find a decent casual carpet for your living room? Bored with the monochromatic selections and limited styles offered at the...
Me & My Big PCS: XXI {the aftermath}
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
A-hem.
Um, we haven't spoken in a while but it's me, Meredith, checking in from Virginia. Joelle is flying back to...
101 tips on Your Okinawa PCS with Pets!
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
Okay, maybe not one hundred and one tips, but enough to get your beloved furry friend overseas.
The information is compiled from the...
Yukata
CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL
I'm sure you've seem them around. A lightweight, casual kimono worn anytime in the summer, but more frequently seen at bon...
Needle Slave – Tattoos
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
Just think.
If you want to appear really scary and formidable, give a flash of your tattoo the next time you take...
Your Hair By Rumiko
CONTRIBUTED BY AVIVA
Your Hair By Rumiko is run by Rumiko who used to work at Cocok's on Route 23. She speaks great English, and...
Awase Fish Market
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON
Thanks to my good friend Julie for showing me this great market. When you get a chance, stop by this...
Hot Water Wash
CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL
Who can tell me what this is:
If you live in a typical Japanese style house, you may have a washing machine...
Ancient Acupuncture Provides Relief
CONTRIBUTED BY NICOLE INGRAHAM
Acupuncture has always fascinated me. The thought of all these points in your body being affected by needles is rather...
Zumba
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER NORDELL
When Erna invited me to attend her first Zumba class at the Risner Gym I was very excited. After all, any...
Orange Diner
CONTRIBUTED BY ELAINE
I live in this little part of Chatan Town called Minato. Here in Minato, we have a restaurant called Orange Diner....
Coco Bakery
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON
A reader requested that I bring up the wonderfulness of Coco. What makes Coco so wonderful you might ask? Well, as...
Emergency in Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
Emergencies are inevitable and usually unexpected. (Like we'd actually plan them, right?) Add in the foreign country or newbie factor, and emergencies...