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N.ever A.gain V.olunteer Y.ourself
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
I typically check this site a couple of times a day. Call me compulsive, but I just love reading all of...
Kaho’s Japanese Corner: Ganbatte!
CONTRIBUTED BY KAHO
Kaho's Japanese Corner: Ganbatte
What does Ganbatte means? There is no direct translation for this. It means sort of a combination of "work...
Shisa Shopping
Editor's Note: We have a new article (published January 2015) focusing exclusively on Yomitan Pottery Village. Click here to read the new post on...
Me & My Big PCS: XVI {raised voices}
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
It turns out that I scream at my kids. I didn't expect to be a growling, screeching banshee. This all comes...
Off Base Housing, near Kadena: Goya/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...
The Tropical Moons
CONTRIBUTED BY JEN PRESTON
One thing my husband and I miss most from home is our local watering hole, Del's Cash Only Saloon. It was...
Alligator Steps
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
It's like stepping into a wonderland. Green "grass" covers the floor, beautiful blue sky with fluffy clouds and beaming sun cover...
Onigiri to go!
CONTRIBUTED BY KAHO
Onigiri means a triangular shaped "rice ball" in Japanese and it is a typical lunch food that Japanese people take in their...
Me & My Big PCS: XV {ideal}
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
I thought I had been invited to watch a Japanese tea ceremony at Henry's daycare. That's what I concluded after stringing...
Off-Base Hair Salons
CONTRIBUTED BY LAN
I think pretty much everyone agrees that a good haircut isn't absolutely essential for living like say, oxygen is, BUT a good...
Japanese Corner: Mensore
CONTRIBUTED BY KAHO
Kaho's Japanese Corner: Mensore
It's the PCS season again. It's the time to say "sayonara" to many of your friends. Sad. I know.
At...
Getting out
CONTRIBUTED BY JEN PRESTON
A few weeks ago, I posted about the various avenues to getting in shape on this island, with an emphasis on...
For Those Who Remain…
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
As we all know, one of the constants of military life is the goodbyes. Right now, I feel like I am...
Kaho’s Japanese Corner: Chotto matte kudasai
CONTRIBUTED BY KAHO
Kaho's Japanese Corner: Chotto matter kudasai
Today I would like to teach "chotto matte kudasai" today. It means "please wait for a second."
If...
Dear Blog…
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
A few moons ago two wonderful ladies, Sue Hoppin and Tanya Biank, reached out to us and said nice things about...
Yakitori House & Meguro Torimaki
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLYERACE
So, I didn’t know that just outside of Kadena Gate 1 next to AU, a cozy little nook of a yakitori bar...
Me & My Big PCS: XIV {finding a home}
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
My house is quiet. And quiet is better than chocolate these days. The last thing Eli said to me before collapsing...
On Base Housing, Kadena: Stearley Heights FGO
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Japanese Primary Schools
CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and moms-to-be out there! Did you know this year is the 100th anniversary of...
China
CONTRIBUTED BY JEN PRESTON
Spring is finally here! What an amazing place this island is! We've been kayaking and snorkeling two weekends in a row...
Taking the Plunge – BYOB
CONTRIBUTED BY LAN
Unfortunately,...
Kabab’s Indian Restaurant
Editor's Note: If you've been to this restaurant recently and would like to provide us with an updated report about the food and your...
Rainbow House
CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON
Some of you may have heard of Rainbow House. It's an amazing two-story fabric/craft store. It's way easy to get to...
Me & My Big PCS: XIII {dozo box}
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
A couple episodes ago Sara suggested a Dozo Box as a way to get rid of big trash when you live...
Moving the Tween-ager
CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL
I got a little glimpse into the future this weekend. We hosted a dinner party with an extra 4-year old, 5-year...
Tantalizing Taipei
CONTRIBUTED BY JEN PRESTON
This job is tickling my jealousy bone. My neighbor Staci took what sounds to have been a fantastic trip to Taiwan...
Me & My Big PCS: XII {recycle your car}
CONTRIBUTED BY MEREDITH NOVARIO
Three things this post WAS going to be about until exhaustion punched me in the ear.
Our last deployment has begun and...
Pregnancy & Delivery on Okinawa, Part 2
CONTRIBUTED BY LAN
If you live here on Okinawa, you're bound to see a few expanded bellies that are probably not from good eats. Call...
Kuwait Preschool – CLOSED
Note: We have been informed that this preschool in no longer operating. We are leaving this post in our archives for those of you...
Bingata Activities
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
Heidi has family coming to town who have a specific interest:
My two aunts are coming to town in May. They are...