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Pizza in the Sky, aka Kajinho
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
I traveled a lot in my 20s -- and getting to this restaurant brought back...
Birthday Party Ideas
CONTRIBUTED BY KAHO
I need readers' help on this request as I do not have all the necessary information! I'd appreciate it if you could...
Shipping to FPO Address
CONTRIBUTED BY KAHO If you live abroad, I'm sure you have felt the need to shop on-line. Especially during the holiday season, buying gifts...
Itadakimasu!
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
I plan to pocket a few Japanese customs when we bid this island farewell. While I'm a bona fide fan of...
Off Base Housing, near Foster: Yuri Mansion in Hamby Town
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Doggy Business
CONTRIBUTED BY LAN
I like dogs - even think that puppies are one of the most adorable things in the world, but the business...
The Better Babysitter
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
I think my 12 year old stepdaughter might be more qualified to take care of my young boys than I am...
The Only Stocking in the World
CONTRIBUTED BY KAHO
Would you like a new Christmas stocking for someone special? Wouldn't it be nice to have original stockings for your family? I...
Momma Always Said
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
Off-base I walk about in a state of oblivion. I can't read street signs or advertisements. I don't understand the school...
On Base Housing, Kadena: Jennings E5/CGO
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Orange Picking?
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
Staci tagged this onto another post this week, but I thought it deserved a post of its own. So here's her...
The Case of The 500 Dollar Buddha
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
Not so long ago Joe was deployed in Australia. My e-mails to him were filled with daily this and that. The...
Off Base Housing, near Kadena: Sunabe Seawall
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Hokulea Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY AVIVA
On top of the Seaside Beach Hotel near the Sunabe sea wall is Hokulea Restaurant. It's not the least expensive place you'll...
How Do The Unaccompanied Spouses Make Room For Family?
Do you know?
My husband is getting his orders soon and we already know that they will be to Torii Station. He has heard that...
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...
Krishna Indian Restaurant
Krishna Indian Restaurant, originally uploaded by okinawa hai. (Click on the photo above for more pictures.)
CONTRIBUTED BY JULIA
It occurred to me today during lunch...
How Do You Get Your Halloween Gear?
cowboy, originally uploaded by okinawa hai.
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
I'm shameless and also pretty much craft-less.
So when it comes to Halloween costumes I throw myself...
What’s Your Strategy For Flying Home On A Shoe String?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
Is that even the right expression? On a shoe string? Sounds silly, doesn't it? What does that even mean?
On a dime....
WANTED: A Babysitter At My Doorstep Over Here In Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
Do you remember those pesky word problems from back in the day?
Jim and Sarah who are hiking in wilderness, decide to...
How Do I Get My Dog or Cat or Ferret or Parakeet to Okinawa?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
Of course you want to bring your pet with you to Okinawa. YOU LOVE YOUR PET! Yes, the process can be...
Where, Oh Where, Do The Vegetarians Eat?
Diann wants to know. You want to know. We want to know.
I’ve been wanting to ask. Indian is usually a slam dunk for vegetarians,...
Local Flower Delivery
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLYERACE
I've been meaning to give props to this place for a while now. It's a locally based flower delivery service called FlowerDrop.net. ...
Kame Soba
Kame Soba, originally uploaded by okinawa hai. (Click on the photo above for more pictures.)
Contributed by Julia
A few days ago we decided we were...
Keiro No Hi
敬老の日, originally uploaded by annya_okinawa.
Did you respect your elders today?
Back That Thing Up
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
This post inspired by Aviva's Saturday in Naha
Here in Okinawa, maybe in all of Japan, getting the most out of...
Bambohe Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY AVIVA
My family of three went to Bambohe for lunch today on Kokusai. (Apparently there's a Bambohe over near Futenma too.) Their deal...
Should You Bring The Kitchen Sink?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
Sorry about the title. I had to. Sue asked what to bring for the kitchen. I couldn't pass it up. You...
To Thailand, With Child, What To Do, What To See?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
I have spent some of my hottest and fullest days in Thailand. But those were single days. Husband-less and child-less. So...
My Gashapon Craze
originally uploaded by okinawa hai.
CONTRIBUTED BY JULIA
I’ve always been a little late to the game. I didn’t get my driver’s license until I was...