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Cooking Local: Hiyashi Cyuka (Cold Chinese Noodles)
CONTRIBUTED BY CALYN PAQUIN
Just how many of you crave for a bowl of hot soba noodle soup in the middle of Okinawa’s hot summer...
Charm Hair Studio
CONTRIBUTED BY ANGI BRZYCKI
Charm Exterior
This is slightly embarrassing to admit -but one of the first things I noticed about the friends I made within...
On Base Housing, Kadena: Marek Park E3/E7
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Kouwa Sushi
CONTRIBUTED BY MCKAY KINGRY
Kouwa Exterior
Kouwa Weekly Specials
If you ask me, one of the best parts of living on our gorgeous little island is FRESH...
Sansui Coffee Bean Shop
CONTRIBUTED BY NATALIA TSOI
Every day I take the bus to my Japanese language school from Onna village, I see a shiny red banner on...
On Base Housing, McTureous: 3 Bedroom SNCO/O-5
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Tsuki to Utsuwa
CONTRIBUTED BY CHRISTOPHER DONG
Tsuki Window
It was a clear, crisp night as he journeyed along Hiei mountain route. The twilit sky glowed dark and immense,...
Komaka Jima
CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON
I never though I would tell someone “I’d wish the fish would stop following me”, especially since I love snorkeling. This...
Annual Turtle Release
CONTRIBUTED BY JESSICA YANKEY
Turtle Crate
Recently, my family and I attended the annual turtle release by Churaumi Aquarium. We were invited by the local Boy...
Motobu Genkimura (Motobu Wellness Village)
Motobu Dolphin Jump
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
We swam with dolphins! Literally! This last weekend my family and I were blessed with the opportunity to join...
Shiny Relaxation Room
CONTRIBUTED BY ELAINE ROBINSON
Shiny Exterior
Once in a while, it is nice to be able to take a break, relax and, well, get a good...
On Base Housing, Kadena: Bazely Towers E1/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...
Tsuken-jima
CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON
Tsuken-jima is a nice get away easily seen from White Beach or Katsuren castle. Also known as “carrot island”, this place...
Vivace
CONTRIBUTED BY ANGI BRZYCKI
Vivace Exterior
The Vivace building is rather large and difficult to miss. It is on the edge of Naha and Shuri on...
Green Leaf
CONTRIBUTED BY KYLE KELLY
As my time here on Okinawa tragically comes to a close, my family and I are in a mad rush to...
On Base Housing: Old Lester SNCO/CGO
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Beijing
CONTRIBUTED BY NATALIA TSOI
My boyfriend and I love to travel. This January, we decided to go to Beijing to celebrate the Dragon Chinese New...
Mount Gusuku on Ie Island
Gusuku
CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON
Anywhere from Manzamo to Motobu facing out west toward the sea, you see an island not too far out with a...
2012 Okinawa Hai Calendar – August
The 2012 calendar was only available for a couple short months at the end of 2011 and the beginning...
Confronting Kanji, Part 1
CONTRIBUTED BY ERIN SCHALK
Kanji
During a visit to see family, little did I know that an elementary knowledge of kanji would add another dimension to...
Snorkeling Minamionna
CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON
Mina Sea Life 2
I read about this location last year and decided to take a co-worker of mine who really enjoys...
Okinawa Sniperz: Yes, There is Ice Hockey on Okinawa!
CONTRIBUTED BY CRAIG LAPINE
Sniperz Team
When you think of Okinawa, you think of some of the best diving in the world and some of the...
Brazilian Soccer Club
CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZABETH GOMEZ
Brazilian SC Logo
For devoted soccer families moving to Okinawa, there are a few choices for play. The best option for our...
Urasoe Art Museum
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
Urasoe Art Building
Want to see some of the most amazing cultural treasures of the Ryukyu kingdom? Head on over to the...
Newlywed PCS, Part 11: Likes & Dislikes
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...
Washi Tape
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY ZENKEWICH
Washi Box
Washi Collage
On a Japanese craft blog I read, Hello Sandwich, the Australian writer, editor and designer dedicates a lot of...
Kokusai Street
Kokusai Street, Naha
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
We talk about “Kokusai Street” all the time here on this beautiful rock we call home, but some of...
Flex Bar & Grill
CONTRIBUTED BY REIKO MOTOBU
I saw the add for FLEX in the Okinawa Living magazine and though it looked good! So a couple days ago...
Our Olympic PCS, Part 3: The Car Selling Relay Race
Follow Sarah's OCONUS to OCONUS journey here: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FORTE
Olympic PCS e1340020468834
There are several milestones when planning a PCS...
Barclays Court
CONTRIBUTED BY ANGI BRZYCKI
Barclay Exterior
Truthfully, I am not really a fan of strip malls with the exception of Barclay's court in Urasoe City.
For one,...