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Japanese Appliance Translations

CONTRIBUTED BY AVIVA BOWMAN So i was wrestling with my air conditioner remote the other day, and thought of something I could do that would be handy for the masses who read Oki Hai. When we first moved in, I got some photocopies of translations for my Japanese appliance buttons. I put the dryer one [...]

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Housing Policy Change in Okinawa: Expect Changes In Off-Base Housing Rules

CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY HUGE thanks to Kandy for all of her writing over the last year.  From her very first post about sink drain gadgets, I’ve been fascinated by the way she has unraveled the secrets of Okinawa for us in To Live!  Information on things like cleaning your A/C as well as understanding how [...]

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Japanese Post Offices, Banks, and Delivery Service

CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY As an American here, I have depended on the Community Bank, G.I Bill Pay and Military Postal Service for most of my banking and mailing needs.  I’m sure most of the military families here have done something similar. While my cousin and aunt were at my apartment, Skyping with my mother, who [...]

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Central Island, Okinawa City, Awase, Near Camp Foster and Kadena

Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who are curious about the different options for living on Okinawa, readers have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about examples of off-base housing. Jamilah has let us glimpse into [...]

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Central Island-Gushikawa, Uruma, Near Camp Courtney

Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who are curious about the different options for living on Okinawa, readers have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about examples of off-base housing. Kristine has let us glimpse into [...]

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Central Island, Chatan, American Village Near Camp Lester

Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who are curious about the different options for living on Okinawa, readers have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about examples of off-base housing. Jessica has let us glimpse into her [...]

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Central Island, Yomitan, Sobe. Near Torii Station.

Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who are curious about the different options for living on Okinawa, readers have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about examples of off-base housing. Marisa has let us glimpse into [...]

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Central Island, Awase/Okinawa City Near Kadena AFB and Camp Foster

Living overseas has its challenges and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us curious about the different options for living on Okinawa, we feature a different place of residence almost every Monday.  Christy has let us glimpse into her lovely home. Thank you so much [...]

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Central Island, Toguchi, Katagusuku-son, Near Camp Foster and Kadena AFB

Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who are curious about the different options for living on Okinawa, readers have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about examples of off-base housing. Amber has let us glimpse into [...]

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Central Island-Nagahama, Yomitan, Near Torii Station

Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who are curious about the different options for living on Okinawa, readers have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about examples of off-base housing. Traci has let us glimpse into [...]

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