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Shirokuma Thai, Yomitan
CONTRIBUTED BY LAURA WALKER
Just when I thought I knew my neighborhood, this cute new restaurant pops up. Shirokuma Thai is a few blocks north...
Nakabaru Ruins
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
While Geocaching the other day on Ikei Island, we came across a really cool historical site called Nakabaru Ruins. There are...
Dean’s Kitchen
Editor's Note: We have been informed that this restaurant has moved from the location listed in this post to the Camp Foster Hospital. In its...
American Preschool Mihama
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....
Burger King, American Village
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH PHILLIPS
My husband had heard rumors that there would be a Burger King in the Aeon Shopping Center to replace the McDonalds...
Ryukyu Lacquerware Shop
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
On a recent rainy weekend we decided to go for a drive to the southern portion of the island. We went...
Salt Factory Nuchi Masu
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HOFFMAN
Tired of turkey leftovers, my friends and I had the opportunity to do some sightseeing on our little lovely island. We...
Low-Cost Airlines: Journey off the Rock
CONTRIBUTED BY KATRINA RAYMOND
In the past year there have been numerous airlines that have embraced Okinawa with its presence. In 2011 the cost of...
Hanakinah Okinawa Soba House
CONTRIBUTED BY KAYLIE GROENHOUT
On the ground floor of an unassuming typical concrete building lies a simple restaurant with a flavorful menu and a unique...
Nani Kore? Rainbow Kiwi!
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH PHILLIPS
At my husband’s almost-every-other-day stop to our local fruit stand he picked up something new that we’ve never tried before: rainbow...
The Green Spa, Kafuu Resort
CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER MARTIN
The Kafuu Resort located in Onna is like a precious jewel, amazing from every angle. The Green Spa, located on the...
Village House
CONTRIBUTED BY ELISA SANGRIU
We’ve all been there; you’ve found the cutest little outfit at the Exchange, only to walk outside and see two other...
Okinawa Party Characters
CONTRIBUTED BY REGINA DESAMOURS
I recently enlisted the help of Okinawa Party Characters for my sons 5th birthday. It was his very first party and...
Weekend Adventure Group
CONTRIBUTED BY NOEL LOPEZ
If you're like me and want to explore Okinawa but don’t know where to start I have found the perfect way...
2012 Okinawa Hai Calendar – December
The 2012 calendar was only available for a couple short months at the end of 2011 and the beginning of this year. In case...
Kumejima Island, Part 1
CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON
Planning The Trip
Before I make the firm decision on a trip, I do research on it to make sure that (1),...
Gilead Health Cafe (Formerly known as Herb Vegetarian Restaurant)
CONTRIBUTED BY KATHRYN STRONG
Being vegetarian in the US is fantastic; even in my hometown of Dallas, it was hard to find a place that...
Girl Scouts on Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY KIM RUNKLE
When my husband deployed a year ago and a half ago, I knew I needed something to keep me busy and...
Hakugin-do Shrine
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
While driving south last weekend to enjoy the lovely weather, in the middle of a busy street in Itoman we came...
Tokyu Hands
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH PHILLIPS
Stationary, kitchen supplies, educational toys, purses, seasonal decorations, health & beauty supplies. Tokyu Hands has them all (and more)!
Tokyu Hands is...
American Red Cross on Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY MOLLY WIECHMANN
Did you know there are not one, but TWO American Red Cross offices on Okinawa? That’s right! Camp Foster and Kadena...
Gokarna Spice Curry
CONTRIBUTED BY ANGI BRZYCKI
Last march I was working on a project for Tohoku with a group of friends and we'd meet regularly at Naha...
Newlywed PCS, Part 13: Our First Anniversary
For those of you planning a move to Okinawa soon, we hope Marie's descriptions of the process of their travel and first months of...
Our Olympic PCS, Part 6: You Know You Lived in Oki…
Follow Sarah's OCONUS to OCONUS journey here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FORTE
In 2008, Staci Hawley wrote a “You Know You Lived...
Zumi Cafe
CONTRIBUTED BY JORDYN PUGH
Do you miss the ambiance of diners in America? Water glasses bigger than a Dixie cup, normal napkins and jukebox music?...
2012 Okinawa Hai Calendar – November
The 2012 calendar was only available for a couple short months at the end of 2011 and the beginning of this year. In case...
Maybe Bakery
CONTRIBUTED BY CHRISTOPHER DONG
Maybe Bakery recently debuted in the Chatan area, and not a moment too soon. The quizzically named shop opens daily at...
RewaZen Yoga
CONTRIBUTED BY CRYSTAL SCHOLLARD
As I lay there quietly on the beach listening to the waves of my breath and slowly hear the sounds of...
oHacorte Patisserie
CONTRIBUTED BY CLAIRE BRAY-COLLINS
Tart? Tarte?
I’ll admit, I’ve been called both in the past…The former, a spunky, stylish gal with a razor-sharp wit. The latter,...
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CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER SHUE
Jen was our wonderful, fearless Okinawa Hai Society Ning forum leader for several years. She recently PCS'd away from her beloved...