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Fukushen Gardens

CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON One of my favorite places in Okinawa is Fukushen Garden in downtown Naha. I’m happy to introduce it to all you. I really hope you visit there one day when you’re in the area. The garden is a perfect respite from the business of every day life, or if you’re creatively inclined, [...]

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Posted in Castles, Shrines & Temples, Daytripping, Parks & Playgrounds16 Comments

Addition to Churaumi Aquarium

Everytime we get to the Aquarium I hold my breath in hopes that the coolio looking kid’s play structure might be open FINALLY.  It was originally slated to be open at the end of August 07.  No joy.  So you can imagine my glee when we drove into the parking lot and saw REAL KIDS [...]

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Posted in Kids Activities: Outdoors, Parks & Playgrounds1 Comment

Araha Beach

We're mind readers here at OkiHai and so we know some of you have been wondering about Araha Beach and because we have such cool & helpful contributors… TA-DA, here's the info from Julia Chen! There are so many things that I will miss about Okinawa but I think one of the things that I [...]

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Posted in Beaches & Pools, Parks & Playgrounds12 Comments

Tobaru Koen Park

  CONTRIBUTED BY JULIA CHEN Tobaru Koen is home to the largest rollerslide that I’ve been to on-island so far. My kids love it! The last time we went I had to check the back of my pants to make sure they weren’t on fire. I’m not kidding when I say that there was a [...]

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Torii Beach

Thanks to Diana Middleton for submitting this info on Torii Beach.  I've heard about the tidepools, but it's great to get confirmation: "We love it because it's a beach. Enough said. Anyway, they have great sand, great water, nearby restrooms, a park, and a waterslide. My son spent most of his time collecting sand crabs. [...]

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Posted in Beaches & Pools, Military Life, Okinawa Getaways, Outdoor Activities, Parks & Playgrounds10 Comments

Urasoe Dai Park

Urasoe Dai Park 2, originally uploaded by juliamagnolia. (Click on the photo above for more pictures.) CONTRIBUTED BY JULIA One of the things I love about Okinawa is the wonderful parks out here.  With the weather on its way to cooling down I'm looking forward to rediscovering these treasures. One of those treasures is Urasoe [...]

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Toguchi Beach

TOGUCHI BEACH LOW TIDE, originally uploaded by downtownjuliebrown. CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO Are you looking for a beach that screams “back to nature” but is kid friendly as well? Toguchi Beach is all that and more. This beach makes me feel like I’m on the set of “LOST” because it’s isolated and wild in some [...]

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Posted in Beaches & Pools, Parks & Playgrounds17 Comments

Manta Park

originally uploaded by juliamagnolia. CONTRIBUTED BY JULIA This park is near the Gushikawa Jusco mall and has a lot of fun things to do.  There is a large roller slide surrounded by a cement slide and climbing walls.  There's also a wooden play structure where kids can climb, slide, swing, or brave the balance beams.  [...]

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Comprehensive Water Park

Comprehensive Water Park, originally uploaded by juliamagnolia. CONTRIBUTED BY JULIA It was already a hot day today but I’m sure it will only get worse as summer approaches.  One good thing about that is that there will be plenty of opportunities to head to Comprehensive Water Park.  With three water slides, two kiddie pools, and [...]

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Posted in Beaches & Pools, Outdoor Activities, Parks & Playgrounds34 Comments

Wakatake Park

originally uploaded by okinawa hai. CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO Last time we went to Wakatake Park, Julie had the brilliant idea to make origami boats and float them down the stream. It was a huge hit for Eli. So was getting wet. Watatake Park has water to play in, a playground to romp on, a [...]

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