okinawa hai!

CONTRIBUTED BY CASSANDRA ABEL Tanaga View Tanaga Hike On a trip up to Cape Hedo we found another small wonder of Okinawa called Tanaga-gumui (also called Aha Falls). If you are up that way and want to see more than just Cape Hedo, make a stop at Tanaga-gumui. Tanaga-gumui is out of the way a [...]

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This post was originally published on December 31, 2010.  We’re pulling it out of the archives for those of you who are looking for a fun evening activity that can help you keep the holiday spirit going for a little while longer.  This display will be available until February 14th. CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN HOOSER I [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY LEAH MAGID Miyako View by Stephanie Magid Miyako Beach Mid-October, my little family and I took a much-needed vacation to the small island of Miyako (Jima is “island”). I had been looking for a quiet, close place to visit for a while, and a few months ago I found Miyako. Just a 45 [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON Kyan View These two sites provide fantastic views of the southern coast as well as secluded snorkeling opportunites (given the sea condtions). Both sites are amazing places to take a loved one; however, kids need to be closely watched if present. Both sites can be visited en route to other places, [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY EILEEN O’REILLY Snorkeling Thumbs Up Anyone who knows me knows that I am a control freak. I freely admit it. I won’t SCUBA because the idea of trusting that…machine…to breathe for me…nope. But I sure do love the fish and reef life here on Okinawa…so what’s a girl to do? Snorkel…where? How? Do [...]

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Oki Marriot View to Pool CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN PARKER Feeling the familiar itch of needing a break from the daily routine, I knew I was getting antsy to get off this rock. Unfortunately, getting out of dodge just wasn’t possible at this particular time so I began looking for an on-island escape – and one [...]

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Nishihara Beach CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELLE SANCHEZ When a couple of friends invited me to spend the day at the beach, I was all game. When they suggested that we drive 30-40 minutes to go to a beach at the east end of the island, well that was a different story. Blame my hesitation on the [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY JOY BARNES As a “Florida Girl” I’ve spent much time around the water and in the sand.  I’ve collected pretty shells, an occasional shark’s tooth and even some beautiful sand dollars.  However, it wasn’t until I spent time on Okinawan beaches that I discovered sea glass.  Now, searching for sea glass has become [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FORTE Whale sharks and Okinawa. Some things just go together.  If the Churaumi Aquarium’s awe-inspiring tank of whale sharks left you wanting an even closer encounter with the world’s largest fish, you are in luck! Torii Scuba Locker offers divers a chance to interact with these gentle giants. Annually, approximately 40 whale [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER MARTINEZ   It was a bright sunny day.  The kids and I were ready for adventure.  We got into daddy’s new car, pulled out the map we got from the Schilling Center, and picked a spot not far from Kadena.  At first glance Zanpa Beach caught my eye. So we headed out [...]

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