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Kitamura Camera
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
AAFES sells cameras but not any of the accessories – lenses or additional batteries.
I am not happy about that, but I...
Home Aquariums on Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
My youngest son likes lizards, dinosaurs, sharks, snakes and fish. If its a hairless animal, he likes it. So this Christmas...
Where Do You Find Thai Ingredients?
CONTRIBUTED BY VIVIAN
Why would I want to buy Thai ingredients when there are plenty of Thai restaurants on island, you say? My husband is...
Tonneau – The Barrel Bistro & Bar
CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY
My friends told me last week that they wanted to take us to a new restaurant. "The Barrel, have you heard of...
Size Charts
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
Japanese sizing has been a problem for me. Probably because I was too lazy to figure out what I was doing,...
Furoshiki. Recycling can be beautiful!
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
I love this time of year. Gathering around friends and family to eat, drink and exchange gifts! I always feel a little...
Taxis On Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
I don't have to remind everyone of the strict drinking and driving laws here in Japan. The blood alcohol limit is...
WWOOF!
CONTRIBUTED BY DASHA GARIEPY
Interesting, isn't it, how life can change in less than a month? I posted a blog about international volunteer work on...
The Loop
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE
In need of some girl-iness? I have THE spot.
The Loop is a fabulous coffee and tea shop between Gate 2 & 5...
Shoe Cabinet
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
Most Japanese customs rock. One of my favorites is the removing of your shoes prior to entering a house, a restaurant,...
Off Base Housing, near Torii: Nagahama, Yomitan
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Dealing with Deployments: Dad’s View from Away
A few weeks ago, I shared my perspectives about the difficulties in dealing with deployments here.
So I thought it would be interesting to have...
Nakamura House
CONTRIBUTED BY DASHA GARIEPY
Have you ever noticed how observant kids can be? They don't miss a beat. In the car, if I ever deviate...
Shima’s Hobby Shop
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
Today is the day we share our favorite holiday shopping spots on the island. I’m so excited about this, and I...
Off Base Housing, near Kadena: Okinawa City, Takahara
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Pack Your Bags
It is that time of year again - the holiday season. This time of year is full of visits with family and friends. For...
Mathematically challenged? Could you be an abacist?
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
Are you mathematically challenged? I am and have always been fascinated by the abacus (also called the counting frame). So I...
Running Trails on Okinawa
Reader Amy Hester had a great question for me the other day:
"Just wondering if you know where there might be any running trails. I...
Futenma Antique Mall
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
I like antiques. Unfortunately, my version of antiques and the local version of antiques are two different things. That’s why I...
Off Base Housing, between Hansen & Courtney: Ishikawa-Uruma City
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Busena Underwater Observatory
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER NORDELL
Every since they saw Finding Nemo both my husband and my oldest daughter have enthralled by the ocean and marine life....
Japanese Funerals
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
Rites of passages. All cultures have them. And if you are lucky enough to know a few local people who are...
Roseri
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
Roseri is a girls’ style clothing store. The style is very young and trendy, think Avril Lavigne’s new clothing line (AKA...
PCSing with a motorcycle.
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
You know you're a military spouse...if there has ever been a motorcycle in your dining room.
One thing I will never forget...
Dealing with Deployments
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
Deployments are difficult. There is no other way to put it. I don't think one quite knows how they are going...
Tripping on Space A
What exactly is “Space A” travel and how does one do it?
To some, traveling Space Available (commonly known as Space A) is intimidating. Whether...
Jiji Cafe
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLYERACE
Last week I went to JiJi Cafe over near Awase golf course. But it was hard, 'cause I'm on Weight Watchers now,...
King Furniture
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
King Furniture is one of my favorite furniture stores on the island. I swear if I had the room and the...
Katie Works to Adopt
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
She waited tables. For several years. But at 23 she found herself beginning to look around at the 45 year old...
Off Base Housing, near Shields & Kadena: Okinawa City
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...