Monthly Archives: October 2009
Bunka-no-Hi
Bunka-no-hi is celebrated on November 3rd of each year, which is this Monday.
CONTRIBUTED BY JANNINE MYERS
Photo of Festival Dancer by Pamela Oliveras
Next Tuesday, the...
Ikebana Classes
CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON
Are you looking for an artistic and cultural outlet in Okinawa and more interaction with local nationals? Ikebana is the perfect...
Yujiro – Soba
CONTRIBUTED BY LARISSA TRAQUAIR
I would describe this casual restaurant, to enjoy both yakisoba and Okinawan soba, as a mom and pop ran operation with...
Jusco
Editor's Note: The Juscos on Okinawa have been renamed Aeon. Aeon is the parent company of Jusco and Juscos across Asia have been falling...
To See: Putting Out The Wash
CONTRIBUTED BY PAMELA OLIVERAS
The only one hanging out their wash this week was Aviva. But that's OK because this is a great image representing...
Putting Kids Back In Their Place: Car Seat Usage on Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
Car seats. Those of us with infants and toddlers know that they are a must. When I gave birth to my...
Hanatoki Flower Shop, Kadena AB & Camp Foster
CONTRIBUTED BY JANNINE MYERS
Not so long ago, on my way to visit a friend whose wife was recovering from a minor surgical procedure, I...
Spooky Sites Tour via Tours+ on Camp Foster
CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON
Do you need a little push to get in the spirit of Halloween? Try out the Spooky Sites Tour offered through...
Asia Ichiba
CONTRIBUTED BY JEANINE CZUBIK
Despite the warm breeze still calling me to the beach, the holiday season is once again approaching. If you aren’t set on...
To See: Boats
CONTRIBUTED BY PAMELA OLIVERAS
Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream...Annya's dreamy image entitled 'after the rain' represents this week. Love it in...
Kids and Karate – More Than Just a Martial Art
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
When I learned that I was pregnant with a daughter, my mind immediately filled with girlie thoughts: butterflies and flowers. Tea...
Food for Thought – The Okinawan Diet
CONTRIBUTED BY JANNINE MYERS
The festive season is quickly approaching and with it comes an atmosphere of jubilant anticipation, or for some, reservation as they...
Ishigaki Island: Free-flowing Food, Trapeze, and Monkeys
CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON
This past weekend, we visited Ishigaki island, a neighboring island only a 45 minute flight away from Okinawa. We stayed at a...
Laxmi – Curry House
CONTRIBUTED BY LARISSA TRAQUAIR
When I was introduced to curry during my first visit to Okinawa, back in 1998, I didn't realize that there were...
Okinawa Kids Clothing Swap Program
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
As some of you know, I was a bit shocked to give birth to a little girl in July. Along with...
To See: Food
CONTRIBUTED BY PAMELA OLIVERAS
OK, Mariann and I couldn't really decide on the food shots this week, they are all so yummy looking. I even...
Parents’ Hour Out: Love Hotels on Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
When a couple has children, “alone time” becomes a precious commodity. Whether it’s escaping for an hour or two together for...
Cooking Local: Vietnamese Style Soft Spring Rolls
CONTRIBUTED BY LARISSA TRAQUAIR
My friend, Jana, likes to recreate her favorite restaurant foods at home. She does this so she will be able to...
Smoker’s Shop – Now Closed
UPDATE: This establishment has closed. The comments section still holds relevant information that our readers may find useful.
CONTRIBUTED BY JEANINECZUBIK
Okinawa's beautiful sunsets . ....
To See: Flora
CONTRIBUTED BY PAMELA OLIVERAS
Pretty flowers everywhere. Wherever you go, there they are! Thanks to Robin from last weeks TO SEE for helping choose this...
Where Do Your Little Ones Dance?
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
It's a fact: little girls (and many little boys!) love to dance. Back in the US, dance studios are everywhere. The...