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CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY MULDER
When we arrived on the island my husband was beyond eager to purchase a car. I was 34 weeks pregnant and...
Fuu Cafe
CONTRIBUTED BY KATHRYN STRONG
In the northern reaches of Okinawa, where there are no Starbucks, cafés where you can spend an afternoon sipping coffee and...
Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY MANUEL CARNERO
I am from Peru and I have used Okinawa Hai to help me locate restaurants when I yearn for Peruvian food....
Rainbow Montessori Education Center
This is our second post on this school; the original was published in 2008 and was in need of an update. We have closed...
Zamami Island, Take 2
CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON
Zamami Kaminohama Lookout
Editor's note: Steve wrote THIS post a few years back about Zamami Island, Michelle wrote THIS about whale watching...
Pregnancy and Birth at Adventist Medical Center
CONTRIBUTED BY STACY ROSE
Adventist Med Center
I recently gave birth at Adventist Medical Center and wanted to share my experience for anyone considering this option.
At...
2012 Okinawa Hai Calendar – October
The 2012 calendar was only available for a couple short months at the end of 2011 and the beginning...
Nago Mountain
CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON
Nago Mt View 1
After reading about it and finally having a day nice enough for it, I decided to take a...
Yonabaru Tug of War
CONTRIBUTED BY JANNEL KETTENRING
Yonbaru The Rope
Yonbaru Parade
Almost all of us have heard of the amazing tug of war that happens each October in Naha,...
Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
CONTRIBUTED BY MELANIE HAMMONS
SUP Logo
Snorkeling? SCUBA diving? Surfing? What about Stand Up Paddle boarding? The water activities on Okinawa are pretty much endless.
My husband...
Bacar
CONTRIBUTED BY CHRISTOPHER DONG
Bacar Front
I’m reeling. Knocked back, about to fall off my stool. Wafts of crackling wood, stewed tomatoes, shaved garlic, minty basil,...
On Base Housing: Foster – Old Chatan E-1/E6
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
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Okinawa Hai has been steadily growing bigger and stronger over the past five years, and it's all thanks to...
On Base Housing: Kadena: Marek Park E1/E5
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Salty Rods Fishing
CONTRIBUTED BY AARON LANDIS
Remember the days back home fishing in the local watering hole or lake? Want to tango with larger game, reel in...
Palma Relaxation Room
CONTRIBUTED BY TINA FONACIER-FLORES
Palma Sign
There is a new massage place at the Mihama American Village and it is pleasantly clean and affordable with a...
Our Olympic PCS, Part 5: The Home Team
Follow Sarah's OCONUS to OCONUS journey here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FORTE
Have you ever returned to your childhood home or hometown? Seeing...
On Base Housing, Kadena: Washington Heights E1/E5
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Hotel Mahaina Wellness Resort
CONTRIBUTED LEEANN STEVENS
Mahaina Exterior
My husband and I wanted to take a break from work and home. We decided to take a 4 days trip...
Manga Souko マンガ倉庫 – Recycle Store
Recycle Store Exterior
CONTRIBUTED BY STEPHANIE MONROE
I’ve been on Okinawa about a year now, and since our arrival I’ve been lamenting the loss of one...
Ofukuro
CONTRIBUTED BY LAURA WALKER
Ofukuro Exterior
Craving that Italian bistro from back home? I’ve found the perfect fit in Yomitan. Ofukuro is a chic restaurant that...
Moon Ocean Hotel & Residences
CONTRIBUTED BY TINA FONACIER-FLORES
Moon Lobby
Having spent the last few weeks exploring the island and driving to faraway beaches and resorts, my husband and I...
Newlywed PCS, Part 12: When Relatives Visit
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...
On Base Housing, McTureous: E1/E5
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Dos Manos
CONTRIBUTED BY REIKO MOTOBU
Dos Manos Burrito
My friend and I were talking about food back home and she said she missed her mom's Mexican cooking...
Typhoon Bolaven – August 2012
CONTRIBUTED BY MARIE LEWIS
Here's a little somethin' somethin' to email to your parents/friends who wanted to know what Bolaven was like. And a good...
Kourijima
CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES
Before I visited Kouri Island, I never really understood the idea of stay-cations. How can you have a vacation at home?...
Our Olympic PCS, Part 4: Junk! That! Car!
Follow Sarah's OCONUS to OCONUS journey here: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FORTE
We started our time in Okinawa with twin cars: two silver...
Fabric Clothing Store
CONTRIBUTED BY CHRISTOPHER DONG
We walked through the small streets of South Sunabe on a sunny weekend afternoon. It was that odd hour of day...
2012 Okinawa Hai Calendar – September
The 2012 calendar was only available for a couple short months at the end of 2011 and the beginning...