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Me & My Big PCS: XXI {the aftermath}
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
A-hem.
Um, we haven't spoken in a while but it's me, Meredith, checking in from Virginia. Joelle is flying back to...
101 tips on Your Okinawa PCS with Pets!
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
Okay, maybe not one hundred and one tips, but enough to get your beloved furry friend overseas.
The information is compiled from the...
Yukata
CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL
I'm sure you've seem them around. A lightweight, casual kimono worn anytime in the summer, but more frequently seen at bon...
Needle Slave – Tattoos
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
Just think.
If you want to appear really scary and formidable, give a flash of your tattoo the next time you take...
Your Hair By Rumiko
CONTRIBUTED BY AVIVA
Your Hair By Rumiko is run by Rumiko who used to work at Cocok's on Route 23. She speaks great English, and...
Awase Fish Market
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON
Thanks to my good friend Julie for showing me this great market. When you get a chance, stop by this...
Hot Water Wash
CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL
Who can tell me what this is:
If you live in a typical Japanese style house, you may have a washing machine...
Ancient Acupuncture Provides Relief
CONTRIBUTED BY NICOLE INGRAHAM
Acupuncture has always fascinated me. The thought of all these points in your body being affected by needles is rather...
Zumba
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER NORDELL
When Erna invited me to attend her first Zumba class at the Risner Gym I was very excited. After all, any...
Orange Diner
CONTRIBUTED BY ELAINE
I live in this little part of Chatan Town called Minato. Here in Minato, we have a restaurant called Orange Diner....
Coco Bakery
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON
A reader requested that I bring up the wonderfulness of Coco. What makes Coco so wonderful you might ask? Well, as...
Emergency in Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
Emergencies are inevitable and usually unexpected. (Like we'd actually plan them, right?) Add in the foreign country or newbie factor, and emergencies...
Kadena Youth Bowling
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER NORDELL
Every Saturday at 9:30 for the last month we have made our way over to the Emery Lanes. My 5...
Even Taco Rice Has A History
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
As most things Okinawan, taco rice also has an interesting history. It's a popular Okinawan cuisine that contains ground beef, lettuce...
EARTH – Hair Salon
CONTRIBUTED BY KAHO
With one toddler and a baby, to get a hair cut dropped down on my list of priorities. When flipping through Japanese...
RU-MI-NE
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON
I'm not really sure which of these signs belongs to the storefront I am covering today. The cashier tried diligently...
How do you de-junk your trunk?
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
One sister for sale!
One crying and spying young sister for sale!
I'm really not kidding,
So who'll start the bidding?
Do I hear a dollar?
A...
US Land
***This business is closed******
Another great indoor option for the kids brought to you by Julia!
Last summer was brutal. We stayed on-island the entire time...
A Guy You Should Meet
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
Dear Readers. This post (on the surface) may not seem flashy or visually appealing. But please take the time to read...
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER NORDELL
World War II ended on August 15, 1945. In Japan the day is known as Shuusen-kinenbi (終戦記念日), which literally means the...
Gueuleton
CONTRIBUTED BY STEPHANIE
This fancy restaurant is called Gueuleton. It is a place where when you arrive, you don't know what you're going to be...
Yoshimori – Unique Okinawa Instruments
I wanted to share this cool store down the street from my house that sells unique Okinawan instruments, such as taiko drums and sanshins....
Hirayasu 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....
New Store Bouquets – HANA YA SAN
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
If you have been shopping or dining recently, you may have noticed an enormous bouquet located at the entrance. I've even...
Kinser Pool
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER NORDELL
Since arriving on the island in May we have spent most of our free time in the water. So far we...
A Taste of Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLYERACE
Tonight after dinner, I took Gabe out for an evening stroll. Usually we walk in the morning, but now with the heat...
Backpack, backpacks, loaded up with things and knick knacks, too!
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON
School's starting in less than two weeks ... are you ready?
Where in the world can you find the "just right" backpack...
Meredith Goes to Work
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
She tried. She really tried. And it didn’t work.
It’s not as if she didn’t have the skills. She...
Driver’s Ed
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
Pop quiz! Do you all know the difference between the four signs above? Just kidding!
I received a question from a reader regarding...
APO Shipping
CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL
I wanted to share a fabulous find for kids toys online. Fat Brain Toys . Fat Brain Toys not only ships to...