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Bama’s BBQ and Grill (Nap’s Southern Grill)
CONTRIBUTED BY MELISSA RUISZ
Bama's BBQ & Grill - formerly known as Nap's Southern Grill - has two locations on Okinawa; it offers exceptional value, a...
Maguro Tei
CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES
Another grand opening for another restaurant here in Okinawa. But you won’t find beef, chicken, or even veggies here—except the usual...
JyoGoo Roaster Cafe
CONTRIBUTED BY MELISSA McDANIEL
On our way to Seifa Utaki World Heritage site on the Chinen Peninsula, we stumbled upon a terrific coffee shop/restaurant. JyoGoo...
2011 Okinawa Hai Calendar – June
Many of you ordered the 2011 Okinawa Hai Calendar for yourself and friends and family. But for those who were not so lucky, we...
Agena Soba Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES
Ever have one of days when you don’t want to cook, but don’t really want to go out either? Well, I...
Seifa Utaki
CONTRIBUTED BY MELISSA MCDANIEL
You’re probably aware that Okinawa is the home of nine sites designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and you’ve probably visited...
Kaisen Sumibiyaki Shinsenmaru
CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES
While looking for a place to eat around the Camp McTureous Area after a long day, we saw two guys dressed...
Gosamaru
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FORTE
Having grown up a thousand miles from the closest ocean, I’m still amazed by the beauty of Okinawa. People travel from...
Eating Gluten Free – Foster Commissary
CONTRIBUTED BY JESS WHEELER
Hi, my name is Jess and when I was four I was diagnosed with Celiac's disease. This means that I have to follow a strict...
Miya is Heart Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY AMBER PLATZ
Trying new restaurants here in Okinawa is not hard with so many choices. But I have to admit, when a new...
Onnaton Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY ALEXIS KNUTSON
When my parents told my husband and me they were coming to visit us in Okinawa, I immediately knew we had...
Self-Taught Japanese, Part III
CONTRIBUTED BY ERIN SCHALK
This is the last in a series on learning Japanese on your own. Click for Part I or Part II.
TextFugu.com:
Don’t panic!...
Animal Hospital 22, Emergency Clinic
CONTRIBUTED BY LIZ SMITH
During the madness of trying to catch the latest report on television about the earthquake, and trying to get updated information...
Captain’s Inn
CONTRIBUTED BY KATHRYN CALAGUI
If you are familiar with Four Seasons or Sam's Anchor Inn and love it, I suggest you give Captain’s Inn a...
Self-Taught Japanese, Part II
CONTRIBUTED BY ERIN SCHALK
We are continuing a series on self-taught Japanese. To read Part I, click HERE.
Rosetta Stone vs. Mango Languages:
We have all...
Le Patissier Jyo-gi
CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER SHUE
Tucked away along with all the other little gems in the Shintoshin area of Naha (the same area where you can...
Global Village International Center & Cafe
CONTRIBUTED BY WENDELL JOHNSON
Though I had been on this wonderful island for a year and a half, I had little ability to speak in...
Okinawa City Marathon
CONTRIBUTED BY ANNA BOOM
Okinawa City Marathon was on February 20th; were you there? If you weren’t running or cheering, you most likely enjoyed the...
Gen Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY CALYN PAQUIN
One thing I like when it comes to eating out in Okinawa is that I can venture far on a road...
Self-Taught Japanese, Part I
CONTRIBUTED BY ERIN SCHALK
This is the first of a three part series provided by one of our readers. Stay tuned for Part II &...
Favori – Ladies, Kids & Accessories
CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES
Living in Okinawa, we’ve often read some awkward sounding phrases on shirts that made us go, “Huh!?” Sometimes it almost sounds...
2011 Okinawa Hai Calendar – May
Many of you ordered the 2011 Okinawa Hai Calendar for yourself and friends and family. But for those who were not so lucky, we...
Restaurant Flipper
CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN PARKER
While venturing up north to Nago, I have often seen Restaurant Flipper and wondered about its sign boasting “Homemade Pie.” After...
Book Review: The Roads to Sata by Alan Booth
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304 pages
Fiction
CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN PARKER
The Roads to Sata chronicles the 2,000-mile journey of a man who walked from one end...
Kami Sushi
CONTRIBUTED BY ROBIN LESIEUR
I know we’ve all been to American village and done the normal shops & eateries. But have you ever noticed the...
More Strawberry (Ichigo) Picking
CONTRIBUTED BY CALYN PAQUIN
If you live in the US, chances are by now you would have gone strawberry picking or your child might have...
Sam’s Anchor Inn
CONTRIBUTED BY ANALICIA MCCLELLAN
I had my Mom and Grandma visiting from the States and it was their last full day there. After spending...
Barbecue House An An
CONTRIBUTED BY MARIA JONCKHEERE
Okinawa has no shortage of BBQ restaurants allowing diners to cook at their free will, and Barbecue House An An in...
Essence Salon
CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES
I may have found my “Heaven on Earth” in the Camp McTureous/Courtney area amidst the cow farms, cabbage patches, and goya...