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PCS: Positive Change of Scenery, III — Guilt
CONTRIBUTED BY RJ HOWE
This last month was very difficult for the family and me. Apparently, the joy and excitement we have been experiencing about...
En Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES
Just when we were about ready to give up looking for this place, we see a corner restaurant with the words...
PCS: Positive Change of Scenery, II — Paperwork
Last week, we introduced you to the Howe Family. Barring any catastrophic event and/or fickle military change, they'll be PCSing to Okinawa at the...
Ta-taki Falls
CONTRIBUTED BY CHRISTY SUTTON
{Editor's Note: This post was originally published as Tadake Falls, but we have since learned that is a different set of...
Yara Castle Ruins
CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER MARTINEZ
Okinawa is full of amazing tourist spots. For some, the places that are pin pointed on the map will be the...
Sun Sea
CONTRIBUTED BY KATHERINE MOORE
If you live by Kadena Gate 3 or use that gate frequently, you have probably seen this large green building with...
PCS: Positive Change of Scenery, I — Introducing the Howe Family
For those of us serving in the military, one of the benefits of our frequent PCS schedule is the chance to meet a lot...
Japanese Children’s Books, Part 2
As promised, here is the second installment of Shannan's favorite kid's books related to Japan, Okinawa and its cultures. If you missed the first,...
Off Base JCI Option: Koza Automobile
CONTRIBUTED BY KATHERINE MOORE
Although I just arrived here on the island in January this year, it's already time for me to renew my JCI....
Miche Miche Cafe
CONTRIBUTED BY BRYAN WINZER
As Okinawa’s rainy season enters full force, I often find drizzly weekends nix beach and hiking plans, leaving me stuck...
Japanese Children’s Books, Part 1
CONTRIBUTED BY SHANNAN LEWELLEN
“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ~Dr. Seuss
Our...
Cafe Do Ka Do Ka
CONTRIBUTED BY WALTER MEIER
As a stop on the way to the Onna resort area or as a means to survey your domain, Café Do...
Petits Fours
CONTRIBUTED BY ANALICIA MCCLELLAN
We went to Primo Kitchen for dinner the other night and ended up having a little bit of a wait, so we...
Brisbane, Australia: Up Close with the Wildlife Down Under
CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZABETH DE JESUS
Koalas, kangaroos, boomerangs and didgeridoos -- this is what you can expect to see on a visit to Brisbane, Australia....
Kids and Jet Lag
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
Unless you've spent your entire life in a region where there's no such thing as Daylight Savings Time, you know that...
GoodWill Computer Store
CONTRIBUTED BY ANALICIA MCCLELLAN
This post is for all the computer junkies out there! Is your computer in need of a repair? Do you want...
Matsumoto Daycare & Preschool
Editor's Note: According to the original post author, while Matsumoto Daycare and Preschool is still operating, as of November 2012 they will no longer...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER SHAFER
Parenting is not always a bowl of cherries, especially when you have an energetic, in-your-face, rambunctious, and all around difficult five...
Bella Napoli
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FORTE
There’s a new pizzeria on the island - Bella Napoli! I’m not sure which is better, the pizza or the view,...
Learn Massage Therapy at ALA Relaxation
CONTRIBUTED BY TONI BRADBURY
Since I was a little girl, it has been my dream to become a massage therapist, so I had searched the...
Double Decker Cafe Bar
CONTRIBUTED BY KATHERINE MOORE
Do you miss going to a restaurant where you know exactly what you are ordering and/or getting? If so, Double Decker...
Busy Bee International School
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....
Kinpa Ginpa
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
Confession: I don't really like soba. I've tried; really I have. I've gone to the purple flags restaurant and the purple...
Kids Place 24 Rush Daycare
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....
Le Cafe Blanc
CONTRIBUTED BY MARY RICHARDSON
You may have seen this odd white igloo-like building while driving north on the 58.
Le Café Blanc is a great...
PCSing with pets FROM Oki to the States
Having just gone through this process myself, I was delighted to receive this submission from Barbara. She nailed the details and the experience! We...
Guam Adventure
CONTRIBUTED BY JOY BARNES
I grew up as a “military brat” and from 1980-1983, my family was stationed at Anderson Air Force Base in Guam....
Coco Ichibanya
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FORTE
Once upon a time (about 2 ½ years ago), in a faraway land (Nebraska), a young man and a woman were...
Genghis Khan, Mongolian Barbeque
CONTRIBUTED BY CANDICE ONKEN
As our time draws to an end on this island, we begin thinking of all the places we loved best. Whether...
Sometimes You Don’t Get There
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
In 24 hours, we’ll be headed to the airport to begin our journey... home. Home???
It’s been a whirlwind week of chasing...