Monthly Archives: December 2012
Shirokuma Thai, Yomitan
CONTRIBUTED BY LAURA WALKER
Just when I thought I knew my neighborhood, this cute new restaurant pops up. Shirokuma Thai is a few blocks north...
Nakabaru Ruins
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
While Geocaching the other day on Ikei Island, we came across a really cool historical site called Nakabaru Ruins. There are...
Dean’s Kitchen
Editor's Note: We have been informed that this restaurant has moved from the location listed in this post to the Camp Foster Hospital. In its...
American Preschool Mihama
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....
Burger King, American Village
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH PHILLIPS
My husband had heard rumors that there would be a Burger King in the Aeon Shopping Center to replace the McDonalds...
Ryukyu Lacquerware Shop
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
On a recent rainy weekend we decided to go for a drive to the southern portion of the island. We went...
Salt Factory Nuchi Masu
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HOFFMAN
Tired of turkey leftovers, my friends and I had the opportunity to do some sightseeing on our little lovely island. We...
Low-Cost Airlines: Journey off the Rock
CONTRIBUTED BY KATRINA RAYMOND
In the past year there have been numerous airlines that have embraced Okinawa with its presence. In 2011 the cost of...
Hanakinah Okinawa Soba House
CONTRIBUTED BY KAYLIE GROENHOUT
On the ground floor of an unassuming typical concrete building lies a simple restaurant with a flavorful menu and a unique...
Nani Kore? Rainbow Kiwi!
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH PHILLIPS
At my husband’s almost-every-other-day stop to our local fruit stand he picked up something new that we’ve never tried before: rainbow...
The Green Spa, Kafuu Resort
CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER MARTIN
The Kafuu Resort located in Onna is like a precious jewel, amazing from every angle. The Green Spa, located on the...
Village House
CONTRIBUTED BY ELISA SANGRIU
We’ve all been there; you’ve found the cutest little outfit at the Exchange, only to walk outside and see two other...
Okinawa Party Characters
CONTRIBUTED BY REGINA DESAMOURS
I recently enlisted the help of Okinawa Party Characters for my sons 5th birthday. It was his very first party and...
Weekend Adventure Group
CONTRIBUTED BY NOEL LOPEZ
If you're like me and want to explore Okinawa but don’t know where to start I have found the perfect way...
2012 Okinawa Hai Calendar – December
The 2012 calendar was only available for a couple short months at the end of 2011 and the beginning of this year. In case...