Monthly Archives: February 2009
Orion Beer Factory and Nago Castle Site Park
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
After spending a fun weekend at Okuma, we drove home and made two worthwhile stops. As the brochure states, "For your happy...
Reebok Crossfit Asia
CONTRIBUTED BY SNUFF
Editor's note: The name has changed since the original post, along with class times. It's now "Reebok Crossfit Asia" and we've posted...
Cafe Boulangerie de Paris
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GARCIA
After months of not needing to contribute to my own column, my baby and I made it on a little field...
Ma Kukuru
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
Two weeks ago, I took my parents to Kokusai Street. I love taking trips there because it’s where my favorite...
Nani Kore? Daikon
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
Have you ever been curious about that huge albino- carrot looking vegetable that you see? The first time I noticed one,...
Peter’s Place
CONTRIBUTED BY AMANDA
My husband, son and I love to go to Peter's Place. It's the best Chinese we've had on island! The bottom floor...
Shikinaen Royal Gardens
Editor's Note: Shikinaen Garden was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on February 12, 2009; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The...
On Base Housing, Lester: SNCO
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Russian Restaurant Perestroika
CONTRIBUTED BY STEPHANIE BORUD
When you walk into the Perestroika, you step into a mini version of Russia (like I've ever been!) The music that's...
Wine (at Jimmy’s)
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
I’ve had a bit of a time locating a store on the island that sells a decent selection of wine. I’d almost...
Working on Becoming Me: Overseas Visitors
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
This is our third overseas tour, so we are very accustomed to the long anticipated and long lasting family visits to...
Off-Base Housing, near Kadena & Foster: Awase/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...
Mame-Maki (Bean throwing ceremony 2/3)
Editor's Note: We also have another post about Satsubun, written by Joelle, that tells a bit more about this festival.
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
While...
Calling all X-Tremists!
CONTRIBUTED BY DASHA GARIEPY
It's no secret that there is a ton of "stuff" to do in Okinawa. Whether it's eating, shopping, hanging out, etc,...
Off Base Housing, near Foster & Kadena: Toguchi, Katagusuku-son
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...