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Built-in Friends: Our Military Family
CONTRIBUTED BY JANAE BURGER
We are instinctively drawn to people that have similar interests, careers and hobbies as we do. So a nurse, a counselor, a...
To See: Landscape
CONTRIBUTED BY PAMELA OLIVERAS
I thought I would share two images from 2 new contributors for this weeks landscape theme. The first is brought to...
The Benefits of Family Life on Base
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
It's been three months since the housing rules for incoming military personnel and their families stopped allowing off-base housing at will...
Battle of Okinawa Historical Display Museum on Camp Kinser
CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON
Located on Camp Kinser, the Battle of Okinawa Historical Display houses a fascinating collection of artifacts, photos, and memorabilia.
The museum is...
Toride
CONTRIBUTED BY JOY BARNES
Located within walking distance from Courtney and McT, I'm always surprised by how few people have tried one of my favorite...
Tennenkobo Herbal & Aromatic Life
CONTRIBUTED BY JEANINE CZUBIK
This week my dear neighbor took me most soothing place on island apart from the waves crashing at the beach: an aromatherapy and...
To See: Spooky!
CONTRIBUTED BY PAMELA OLIVERAS
Good Monday everyone. So, I was procrastinating and didn't look at the flickr stream until this morning and Shock! Horror! No...
No Kids Allowed: When Parents Escape
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
For me, one of the hardest parts about being a military family isn't the constant moving, or the long separations from...
Shichi-Go-San Festival
Shichi-go-san is not a national holiday and is celebrated on November 15th, or the closest weekend that falls on that date.
CONTRIBUTED BY JANNINE...
Kyoko Art Gallery
CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON
Next time you head to Shuri Castle, why not take a short detour and drop in Kyoko Art Gallery?
Kyoko Nakamoto is...
Whoop Hoop Kids Clothing
CONTRIBUTED BY JEANINE CZUBIK
Whoop Hoop's bright yellow sign has always vied for my driving attention down by Araha Beach. With no children of my...
Moving and Friends 101
CONTRIBUTED BY JANAE BURGER
The last picture has been hung on the wall, the kids are getting settled into school, you’ve made it to the...
To See: Ugly-Beautiful
CONTRIBUTED BY PAMELA OLIVERAS
This week's Ugly-Beautiful is brought to you by Karen Waltzer. This cafe is just outside Camp McTureous, on the East coast...
Bunka-no-Hi
Bunka-no-hi is celebrated on November 3rd of each year, which is this Monday.
CONTRIBUTED BY JANNINE MYERS
Photo of Festival Dancer by Pamela Oliveras
Next Tuesday, the...
Ikebana Classes
CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON
Are you looking for an artistic and cultural outlet in Okinawa and more interaction with local nationals? Ikebana is the perfect...
Yujiro – Soba
CONTRIBUTED BY LARISSA TRAQUAIR
I would describe this casual restaurant, to enjoy both yakisoba and Okinawan soba, as a mom and pop ran operation with...
Jusco
Editor's Note: The Juscos on Okinawa have been renamed Aeon. Aeon is the parent company of Jusco and Juscos across Asia have been falling...
To See: Putting Out The Wash
CONTRIBUTED BY PAMELA OLIVERAS
The only one hanging out their wash this week was Aviva. But that's OK because this is a great image representing...
Putting Kids Back In Their Place: Car Seat Usage on Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
Car seats. Those of us with infants and toddlers know that they are a must. When I gave birth to my...
Hanatoki Flower Shop, Kadena AB & Camp Foster
CONTRIBUTED BY JANNINE MYERS
Not so long ago, on my way to visit a friend whose wife was recovering from a minor surgical procedure, I...
Spooky Sites Tour via Tours+ on Camp Foster
CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON
Do you need a little push to get in the spirit of Halloween? Try out the Spooky Sites Tour offered through...
Asia Ichiba
CONTRIBUTED BY JEANINE CZUBIK
Despite the warm breeze still calling me to the beach, the holiday season is once again approaching. If you aren’t set on...
To See: Boats
CONTRIBUTED BY PAMELA OLIVERAS
Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream...Annya's dreamy image entitled 'after the rain' represents this week. Love it in...
Kids and Karate – More Than Just a Martial Art
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
When I learned that I was pregnant with a daughter, my mind immediately filled with girlie thoughts: butterflies and flowers. Tea...
Food for Thought – The Okinawan Diet
CONTRIBUTED BY JANNINE MYERS
The festive season is quickly approaching and with it comes an atmosphere of jubilant anticipation, or for some, reservation as they...
Ishigaki Island: Free-flowing Food, Trapeze, and Monkeys
CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON
This past weekend, we visited Ishigaki island, a neighboring island only a 45 minute flight away from Okinawa. We stayed at a...
Laxmi – Curry House
CONTRIBUTED BY LARISSA TRAQUAIR
When I was introduced to curry during my first visit to Okinawa, back in 1998, I didn't realize that there were...
Okinawa Kids Clothing Swap Program
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
As some of you know, I was a bit shocked to give birth to a little girl in July. Along with...
To See: Food
CONTRIBUTED BY PAMELA OLIVERAS
OK, Mariann and I couldn't really decide on the food shots this week, they are all so yummy looking. I even...
Parents’ Hour Out: Love Hotels on Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
When a couple has children, “alone time” becomes a precious commodity. Whether it’s escaping for an hour or two together for...