Monthly Archives: April 2011
Restaurant Flipper
CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN PARKER
While venturing up north to Nago, I have often seen Restaurant Flipper and wondered about its sign boasting “Homemade Pie.” After...
Book Review: The Roads to Sata by Alan Booth
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304 pages
Fiction
CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN PARKER
The Roads to Sata chronicles the 2,000-mile journey of a man who walked from one end...
Kami Sushi
CONTRIBUTED BY ROBIN LESIEUR
I know we’ve all been to American village and done the normal shops & eateries. But have you ever noticed the...
More Strawberry (Ichigo) Picking
CONTRIBUTED BY CALYN PAQUIN
If you live in the US, chances are by now you would have gone strawberry picking or your child might have...
Sam’s Anchor Inn
CONTRIBUTED BY ANALICIA MCCLELLAN
I had my Mom and Grandma visiting from the States and it was their last full day there. After spending...
Barbecue House An An
CONTRIBUTED BY MARIA JONCKHEERE
Okinawa has no shortage of BBQ restaurants allowing diners to cook at their free will, and Barbecue House An An in...
Essence Salon
CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES
I may have found my “Heaven on Earth” in the Camp McTureous/Courtney area amidst the cow farms, cabbage patches, and goya...
Japanese for Eating Out
CONTRIBUTED BY KARA LESPERANCE
I keep reading the posts on all the great restaurants to eat at all over Okinawa, and I get very excited...
Opening an Off-Base Business in Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY NIKKI MULDER
One of the downsides to living on Okinawa is that embarking on a new adventure in uncharted waters can be a...
Sai Nam
CONTRIBUTED BY STEPHANIE
A friend introduced me to Sai Nam. She spoke of an amazing teriyaki chicken wrapped up in a tortilla, with yummy...
Pizza House, Jr.
CONTRIBUTED BY DEANNA HAXTON
My husband was craving pizza and I just couldn't justify another night of eating on base when we are still...
Cooking Local: Yakisoba
CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN PARKER
One of my very favorite Japanese foods is yakisoba. For one, it’s just a fun word to say. Yakisoba, yakisoba, yakisoba!...
On Base Housing, Foster: New Chatan E1/E4
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
White House Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY JACKIE LEWIS
Living in Okinawa has afforded us many unique experiences. But after nearly three years in one place, we began to notice...
Hair Stylist for African American Hair
Reader, Kara, wrote asking for help for her hair:
I am an African American woman in desperate need of a black hair dresser. I have...
Okinawa Books II
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FORTE
Hello! Welcome to my book club! Sit down and have some coffee cake! (I’ve never been to a real book club...
Tortilla Factory
CONTRIBUTED BY COLLEEN FRANCIS
I have been dreaming of Chipotle’s since we moved here. Then just the other day I saw an ad for “Tortilla...
Where To Worship
Where To Worship
When you move there's a lot to consider: where to live, where to send your kids to school, what car to buy. ...
Seasonal Foods of Okinawa Restaurant, Sakae Ryouri-ten 榮料理店
CONTRIBUTED BY JOY BARNES
Although I do enjoy a good bowl of soba soup, a plate of taco rice, and yes, even some goya champuru,...
Secret Garden Aromatherapy Salon
CONTRIBUTED BY KARA WALTON
Since our first couples massage on our honeymoon two years ago, my husband and I have made any excuse to repeat the...
The Orchid — ANA Intercontinental Manza Resort
We were recently invited to enjoy a complimentary dinner and show at The Orchid. Sarah & Tara enjoyed the evening with their families, but...
2011 Okinawa Hai Calendar – March & April
Many of you ordered the 2011 Okinawa Hai Calendar for yourself and friends and family. But for those who were not so lucky, we...