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Shikinaen Royal Gardens
Editor's Note: Shikinaen Garden was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on February 12, 2009; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The...
On Base Housing, Lester: SNCO
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Russian Restaurant Perestroika
CONTRIBUTED BY STEPHANIE BORUD
When you walk into the Perestroika, you step into a mini version of Russia (like I've ever been!) The music that's...
Wine (at Jimmy’s)
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
I’ve had a bit of a time locating a store on the island that sells a decent selection of wine. I’d almost...
Working on Becoming Me: Overseas Visitors
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
This is our third overseas tour, so we are very accustomed to the long anticipated and long lasting family visits to...
Off-Base Housing, near Kadena & Foster: Awase/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...
Mame-Maki (Bean throwing ceremony 2/3)
Editor's Note: We also have another post about Satsubun, written by Joelle, that tells a bit more about this festival.
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
While...
Calling all X-Tremists!
CONTRIBUTED BY DASHA GARIEPY
It's no secret that there is a ton of "stuff" to do in Okinawa. Whether it's eating, shopping, hanging out, etc,...
Off Base Housing, near Foster & Kadena: Toguchi, Katagusuku-son
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Nakijin Castle (Ruins)
CONTRIBUTED BY DASHA GARIEPY
Are you eager to try the restaurant from our last post, but don't want to drive all-the-way-to-Nago "just" for that? Are you...
British Wine and Tea Shop
Editor's Note: A commenter has let us know that as of May 2015 the menu at the British Wine and Tea Shop has changed;...
Sam’s By The Sea
CONTRIBUTED BY MARIANN
When I asked the hub yesterday where he wanted to go for his final dinner before deployment, he quickly...
Comme Ca Ism
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN
Let’s talk clothes.
I have no idea where they myth got started that there aren’t any cute clothing stores on this island....
Yaedake Bakery
CONTRIBUTED BY DASHA GARIEPY
In case you've ever wondered what those cheerful store clerks are chirping at you when you walk in the door, it's...
Peacock Chinese Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GARCIA
(Sorry, this is a horrible picture of the exterior. My camera skills are not enough to get the whole name in...
Off Base Housing, near Torii: Nagahama, Yomitan (2)
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Tetrapod Trivia
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
I say Sea-jack. The Japanese say Tetrapods. Either way- they are an interesting architectural design that serve quite an important purpose....
Wine & Pizza 58 (Formerly: Pizzeria Il Piccolino)
EDITOR'S NOTE: This restaurant was closed for a period of time but as of July 2012 we have been informed that it has reopened...
Fukuhara and Teruya Music Stores
CONTRIBUTED BY CHARITY CAUDLE
Let me preface this by saying my husband is a musical genius. Now I’m sure he would strongly disagree, but to...
On Base Housing, Foster: Kishaba Terrace SNCO
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...