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Where Can A Girl Find Nursing Bras Here In Okinawa?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
I didn't even dare formulate this question in my head in my post-partum days. I don't think my delicate state of...
Where Do Dogs Go To Play On Okinawa?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
My neighbor here in Mizugama lets her dog out as if he's a cat. Opens the door and off he goes....
Where Do You Find Homeopathic Remedies?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
I aspire to be hippy enough to know the answer to this question. But, alas, when that fever strikes and my...
What Cell Phone Works Magic For You? Part 1
Here's a puzzle I'm sure you all have pieces to: Jenn needs the team to huddle up for a moment and talk cell phones.
So,...
What’s The Deal With Space-A?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
Because what if I get it in my head that I'd like to meet Joe in Thailand with my little munchkins...
Mihara Horse Riding Club
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON
My children love this and I usually take them here twice a year. The pony rides are only $10 and if...
Happy Meals, Japanese-Style!
CONTRIBUTED BY LUCIA
One of the many things I love about Japan is dining out. In addition to all of the amazing choices, styles, and...
Patisserie Porushe
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
If you're looking for somewhere to go with "the girls," I have just the place. About a month ago while I...
Casa Verde Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
I'm really interested in organics and locally grown produce and so was thrilled when a friend told me of the restaurant...
How Do You Hang Stuff On Your Walls?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
This latest question from Aviva made me realize that instead of solving this problem I had resigned to bare walls. Wasn't...
Kitakaisen
Kitakaisen, originally uploaded by okinawa hai.
(Click on the photo above for more pictures.)
CONTRIBUTED BY JULIA
Kitakaisen is one of my favorite places to eat on...
What Preschools Do You All Use Out By Camp Kinser or Camp Courtney?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
We have an embarassing shortage of information about the life and times around Camp Kinser and Camp Courtney and McT. I've...
Anyone Out There Dealing With Peanut & Tree Nut Allergies?
This mom needs your help. Maybe this post could turn into a place to swap some relevant Japanese phrases and vocabulary. All I can...
The Three Dango Brothers
dango, originally uploaded by tokyogoat.
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
Meet DANGO.
You've totally seen these, haven't you? In exchange for a few yen you can indulge in...
Koza Seibo Yochien
For all you parents looking for a preschool that suits your kids, we’re hoping to add a little something to aid in your search....
Renaissance Resort
Renaissance Resort, originally uploaded by okinawa hai.
(Click on the photo above for more pictures.)
CONTRIBUTED BY JULIA
There is so much to do at the Renaissance...
E-6 On-Base, E-6 Off-Base, How Do You Live?
EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the many comments on this post we have closed comments. If you want to learn more about housing options on...
Okinawa’s Neo Park
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
An updated review of this animal park:
Neo Sign
On our way to Okuma one weekend, we decided to stop and check out...
Istanbul Kebab House
CONTRIBUTED BY MELISSA RUISZ
Istanbul Front
Istanbul Kebab House in Sunabe has a cozy, earthy vibe, as if you were invited to your Turkish friend's large...
Monakids Jungle
EDITOR'S NOTE: This attraction is now closed. We're leaving this post on the site so that those of you who may be looking for...
I Do, Okinawan-Style
Contributed by Kristine Kohut
I didn’t just fall in love with Okinawa. I fell in love in Okinawa, during my second tour there. Steve and...
Family Travel, Part 2: The Gear
CONTRIBUTED BY LUCIA
It is always amazing to me that modern children now "need" so much gear when compared to past generations and tribal groups,...
Japanese Class?
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLYERACE
Does anybody have any suggestions for a good place to study Japanese? I went to Owles Language Center in the outer reaches...
Where Do You Get A Young Boy A Non-Military Hair-Cut?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
As all of you new families arrive on Okinawa, our mailbox is filling up with your great questions. Keep them coming,...
Restaurant FAB: The Curry Buffet on the Sunabe Seawall
originally uploaded by downtownjuliebrown.
CONTRIBUTED BY JULIE
So I love this little hole in the wall on Sunabe. It meets all my standards for a good...
Date Night – What’s A Couple To Do?
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
My husband is home again and my mother is still in town. You know what that means. That's right. Every night...
Kubasaki versus Kadena
Kubasaki High versus Kadena High?
Where would you send your kid?
Details, onegaishimasu.
Sayonara, Man-Yi!
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
You're safe and dry, right? And your lawn or sidewalk is piled high with typhoon carnage. And your power is on....
For Every Tobi There Are A Pair Of Tabi
originally uploaded by okinawa hai.
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
I just decided what I'm going to be for Halloween.
A Tobi. Or a tobi. Not sure...
Family Travel (aka The Miracle of Dental Floss)
CONTRIBUTED BY LUCIA
I am hoping this is the first in a series of posts about traveling with kids. Since this is the time of...