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Cafe 1 or 8
CONTRIBUTED BY SARRA MCMILLAN
Cafe 1-or-8 has been my Japanese home away from home since I arrived in Okinawa one year ago. This two-story building...
Civic Center Park or Yaejima Koen
CONTRIBUTED BY JULIE BROWN AND JENNIFER STARCHER
Let me just start by saying, "Okinawans really know how to build a park."
Not long ago, I decided...
Banyan Tree
Though we spend most of our "post time" encouraging you to get up and off base to explore and enjoy Okinawa, we are currently...
Chili’s and Chili’s Too!
We've recently asked our writers to submit posts about on-base restaurants. These maybe obvious to most of you, but for those PSCing to Oki,...
The Fabric Girl
UPDATE: This storefront is now closed, but lives on in its online form at www.thefabricgirl.com. See the comments below.
CONTRIBUTED BY AMANDA WEBB
Most people...
Pine Tree Bless Curry Cafe
CONTRIBUTED BY SARRA MCMILLAN
Curry is abundant in Japan. Heck, you can buy decently delicious from Family Mart. But sometimes, CoCo’s or convenience store curry...
Dairies Blue Seal Ice Cream
CONTRIBUTED BY LEEANN STEVENS
Today we decided to have dinner at Blue Seal. Blue Seal is well known for its delicious ice cream, but they...
Sweet Nails
CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES
Today I decided to give a treat to the part of my body that supports me and constantly holds me up—my...
Me Love Salon
CONTRIBUTED BY SANDY VAN NIEUWENHUYZEN
I recently began a self-improvement procedure effort to kick off 2011 right. I was very pleased with the salon I...
Sunset Square at Expo Park
CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN PARKER
After a rainy week of being relegated to the indoors, my family was ready for some fun and sun! After a...
Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELE LEHANE
Dug into a hillside outside of Naha city is one of the islands most somber reminders of the bloody Battle of...
Cafe Gold Hall
CONTRIBUTED BY KARA WALTON
On shore duty a few weeks ago, my husband spotted a restaurant we had to try. Café Gold Hall is...
Marumenya
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH PHILLIPS
After visiting Toguchi Beach yesterday we decided to check out the food choices at the shopping center near the closest Max...
Japanese Holiday & Festival Calendar
Japanese Holiday & Festival Calendar
The following is a list of Japanese holidays that are celebrated on Okinawa. We have provided links to posts we...
Aridoi
Sarah and Amanda both submitted posts on this new Thai restaurant -- since they both loved it, we are sharing both their experiences with...
Comment Policy
COMMENT POLICY ON OKINAWA HAI
Here on Okinawa Hai, we like to think we're having a conversation with all of you. Whether we're discussing our...
Cherry Blossom History
CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES
Back in the states, I remember going to places like Macon, Ga., and Washington D.C. for their Cherry Blossom Festivals. Then...
Jack’s Place on Kadena
CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELE LEHANE
When the kids and I arrived on the island, the first restaurant my husband took us to was Jack’s Place....
Konbini: Lawson Station, Family Mart & Coco!
Analicia & Sarah submitted posts about the reasons they love local "shoppettes." We've combined them to give you a look at some of the...
Poco a Poco
The branch of this restaurant in Mihama - American Village - closed in early 2015, but there are several other locations around Okinawa. The...
Okinawa Ostrich Show Land
CONTRIBUTED BY EMILY FINDERS
My husband and I have always enjoyed visiting unique animal farms/parks. On our first vacation together we visited an alligator...
Katsuren Castle
CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER MARTINEZ
The KES school bus drives ahead. Meanwhile we’re stuck at a red light in the Tamagusuku area of Nanjo. My...
Cafe Kelp
CONTRIBUTED BY COLLEEN FRANCIS
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Oh my goodness... this little cafe has definitely become a favorite of ours! It's a tiny little quaint cafe...
Bird Watching Oki-Style
CONTRIBUTED BY MARTHA
Oh you little Brother, that brims with full heart, and having nothing, possesses all, surely you do well to sing! For you...
WOOT – Women on Okinawa Trail
CONTRIBUTED BY ANNA TIENTER
Have you been looking for other women to share some fun and exercise with? How do you feel about mud, puddles,...
Yakiniku GOEN
CONTRIBUTED BY ANALICIA MCCLELLAN
One of my favorite places to eat on island is at Goen, a Korean BBQ. Ever seen a orange, red, and...
Hotto Motto
CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN HOOSER
A typical Saturday for my husband and me is to jump in the car and drive North. No destination in mind,...
American Women’s Welfare Association
CONTRIBUTED BY JOY BARNES
At my core, I am an activist. Before my “career” as a stay at home mom, I worked for a feminist...
Jimmy’s
CONTRIBUTED BY ANALICIA MCCLELLAN
I'm sure you’ve seen a sign for Jimmy’s somewhere on the island, but if you are like me you may never...