Okinawa Hai!

CONTRIBUTED BY RYAN P. BURGER Looking for a beach that isn’t Toguchi or White Beach? How about someplace a little less crowded and a little more scenic? If you don’t mind a gorgeous drive to Hamahiga Island, then Muruku Beach is for you! This beautiful spot is hidden on the east side of Hamahiga-jima, down [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FILLMAN Just north of the aquarium is a quaint little village, hiding under dense foliage, called Bise. Throughout the village you will find yourself under a thick canopy of Fukugi trees lining sandy pathways.  You will pass private homes, small restaurants, wandering animals, and a magical shell shop, among other surprises.  Walking [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY CHRISTINA MEHRIARY The gentle rustling of the sugar cane leaves beckoned us a warm welcome as we made our way down to the gentle waters of Toguchi beach.
The tide was out this time of day, and tidal pools could be found all along the stretch from the beach to the small island bisected by [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O’DRISCOLL My husband and I took a little stay-cation to Okuma. It was a last minute decision, but that’s what happens when cabins and resorts fill up so quickly around here! I woke up one morning and saw a Kadena FSS announcement that the resort had opened up another “Turtle Nest” cabin [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON Zamami Kaminohama Lookout Editor’s note:  Steve wrote THIS post a few years back about Zamami Island, Michelle wrote THIS about whale watching from Zamami, but Quentin is revisiting the topic for us.  I suggest you check out ALL THREE! For those of us living on Kadena, Futenma, Foster or Kinser, looking [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY MELANIE HAMMONS SUP Logo Snorkeling? SCUBA diving? Surfing? What about Stand Up Paddle boarding? The water activities on Okinawa are pretty much endless. My husband and I had our mind set to try Stand-Up Paddle board (SUP) before leaving Okinawa. I did some research and ended up coming across Okinawa Surf & Stand [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES Kourijima View of Island Kourijima Bridge Before I visited Kouri Island, I never really understood the idea of stay-cations. How can you have a vacation at home? So when I started feeling a little antsy I didn’t think that a stay-cation would take care of my travel itch. I knew that [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON Komaka Fish 1 I never though I would tell someone “I’d wish the fish would stop following me”, especially since I love snorkeling. This place has so many hungry fish that literally stalk you for food as you swim. They know the benefit of human interaction leads to a quick meal. [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY JESSICA YANKEY Turtle Crate Recently, my family and I attended the annual turtle release by Churaumi Aquarium. We were invited by the local Boy Scout Executive, Karen Meier, from the Far East Council. Each year, there is a lottery and island residents have the opportunity to enter to try to win one of [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON Tsuken-jima is a nice get away easily seen from White Beach or Katsuren castle. Also known as “carrot island”, this place has a lot to offer and worth a day trip. I invited some co-workers to explore this place with me since the summer had finally arrived. The ferry schedule can [...]

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