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Yuki No Hama Park
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
Usually when I discover new playgrounds with my kids, my husband is not with me. On this particular trip he was....
Geocaching on Okinawa
For those of you who are new(er) to the island and looking for some great outdoor activities to help you explore the island -...
Yanbaru Forest Toy Museum
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Very recently a small, but fun, art museum opened in Kunigami Village, a short drive from Okuma. While I wouldn’t recommend driving...
Shinran Shonin
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
We found a quaint little area on a weekend drive and wanted to share with you. The next time you are traveling...
Tree Village (Hedo of Ogimi Village)
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
When’s the last time you saw a random road in Oki and wondered where it led? That happens to us almost daily. When...
Kudaka Island
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Want to see a beautiful island with friendly faces, loads of history, and untouched by tourism? According to folklore, Kudaka Island...
Melody Road
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Get ready to be “wowed,” my friends—or at least impressed a bit. If you haven’t heard of Melody Road yet, you...
Adan Kid’s Park (AKA Ewok Playground)
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Even if you aren’t a Star Wars fan, you can still appreciate this adorable park! We came across this area by...
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...
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...
Hakugin-do Shrine
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
While driving south last weekend to enjoy the lovely weather, in the middle of a busy street in Itoman we came...
Motobu Genkimura (Motobu Wellness Village)
Motobu Dolphin Jump
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
We swam with dolphins! Literally! This last weekend my family and I were blessed with the opportunity to join...
Urasoe Art Museum
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Urasoe Art Building
Want to see some of the most amazing cultural treasures of the Ryukyu kingdom? Head on over to the...
Kokusai Street
Kokusai Street, Naha
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
We talk about “Kokusai Street” all the time here on this beautiful rock we call home, but some of...
Hamagawa Prayer Site
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Hamagawa Trail
The randomness of this island never ceases to amaze me. I love that little parks, shrines, or random historical sites...
Tomb of Sho Hashi
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Tomb
The tomb of the first king of the Ryukyu Kingdom is located in Yomitan, a fact not known by many. It...
Striker’s Cafe
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Strikers Interior
Striker’s Café is a little known secret hiding inside Emery Lanes Bowling Alley on Kadena Air Base. At most bowling...
Tsuboya Pottery Village
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Tsuboya Vill Map
Tsuboya Vill Street
After visiting the Tsuboya Pottery Museum, don’t miss taking a walk down Yachimun Alley. Plan on...
Tsuboya Pottery Museum
Tsuboya Museum Front
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Naha’s Tsuboya District has been the center of Okinawan pottery since 1682, but they say the earthenware first began...
Pineapple House
Pineapple Big One
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
While taking a drive to the southern tip of the island last weekend, we saw a huge pineapple on...
Ryu’s Dining
Editor's Note: Ryu's Dining was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on April 9, 2009; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The...
Okinawa Motor Festival
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Oki Motor Fest Street Jam
Any motor-heads out there? Enjoy watching car or motorcycle racing? Or perhaps you want something...
Ryukyu Glass Craft Village
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Ryukyu Glass Photo Op
Beautiful, vibrant, enjoyable, eye-pleasing, engaging fun, are just a few words to describe the experiences awaiting you at...
Kurashiki Dam
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS & DIANA MIDDLETON
This post was originally contributed by Diana Middleton in 2007. But we felt it deserved an update! Thanks...
Platters
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Platters Interior
For those of you on a budget or just want some great food, check out Platters on Kadena Air Base....
Okinawa’s Neo Park
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
An updated review of this animal park:
Neo Sign
On our way to Okuma one weekend, we decided to stop and check out...
Haebaru’s Beaury Park
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
Thanks to a tip from a great friend at amymaddocks.com, I hit another playground gold mine! Introducing, Haebaru's Beaury Park. The...