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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This post was originally published on May 2, 2008.  We’re pulling it out of the archives so that all of you may have the opportunity to attend this year’s festival, which will be running from today, April 20th through May 6th this year.  CONTRIBUTED BY MARISA If you have dreams of dancing while being surrounded [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES You know that book titled, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt?” Well, that’s what our family felt like doing on a recent lazy Sunday afternoon. We saw a bridge and decided to drive over it and see where it led us. Well, this particular bridge led us to Ojima Island. It [...]

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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 many things to see on this little island, so put this on the “to-do” list next time you are out there!  The first thing you’ll notice is the amazingly large [...]

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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 ventured out to the neighboring islands of Ikei, Henza & Miyagi, all accessible by bridge (no ferry required) in search of the famous Okinawian sea salt factory. After a few [...]

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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 MONETTE EAMES Cafe 247 Exterior Shortly after arriving at Kourijima, or what we would call Kouri Island, we drove west along the coast until we came upon a donkey tied to a road-side stand. We helped our kids to feed him and then noticed the large sabani boat (Japanese-style fishing boat) right across [...]

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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 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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