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Tokyo DisneySea
CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER
Since my family decided to go to Tokyo Disneyland, we decided the trip would not be complete without also going to...
Shinran Shonin
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
We found a quaint little area on a weekend drive and wanted to share with you. The next time you are traveling...
Tokyo Disneyland
CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER
As a little girl I had always dreamed of seeing the Christmas decorations that a Disney theme park has to offer....
Shiva Indian Restaurant – Misato Branch
CONTRUBUTED BY BELINDA BYRON
My husband and I went to a ramen noodle shop next door to Shiva Indian Restaurant one day. We ended up talking to...
2nd Street Recycle Store
CONTRIBUTED BY LEVI COLE
When Japan’s economy took a turn for the worse over a decade ago, recycle/second-hand shops started to gain popularity among a...
Seaside BBQ
CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O'DRISCOLL
My husband, Mark, and I tried Seaside BBQ months ago, but life has been incredibly busy (and fun) so I've struggled...
Penguin Bar Fairy
CONTRIBUTED BY KELSEY FEENEY
When one of my girlfriends and I stumbled upon the Penguin Bar Fairy while exploring some back alleys of Naha, we...
Authorized Apple Service Provider – Uchida Esco (ウチダ エスコ) – CLOSED
Editor's Note: As of June 2016, we have been informed that this store is no longer open. We are leaving this post in our...
Go!Go! Curry
CONTRIBUTED BY EMILY BUREK
If you like curry you need to get to Go!Go! Curry. And that is not a typo. Go!Go! Curry has one...
Iheya Moonlight Marathon
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
My husband and I heard about a race that you run in the moonlight, and we had to find out more...
The Ribbon Store (Food & Package Ribbon)
CONTRIBUTED BY LEAH MAGID
One of the frequently asked questions on “the Facebook” is, “Where can I find ?” Well, if your “item” happens to...
2013 Okinawa Hai Calendar – December
The 2013 calendar was only available for a couple of short months at the end of 2012 and the beginning of this year. In...
Urashiro Park
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
Nestled away in the quiet neighborhood of Gusukuma is Urashiro Park. This small little park is great for the little ones...
Peace Restaurant (At Southeast Botanical Gardens)
CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER MARTINEZ
Peace. It’s not just a popular concept in Okinawa, but now a restaurant exhibiting a casual elegance, relaxing atmosphere and friendly...
Layover in Shanghai
CONTRIBUTED BY MARIE LEWIS
My husband, Kenny, and I recently travelled to Europe via Shanghai on China Eastern Airlines, and our 20-plus hour layovers headed out...
Ginowan City Musuem
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
Tucked away from the main road stands the Ginowan City Museum. We weren’t sure what to expect as we entered the...
Bella Nails
CONTRIBUTED BY MARIE LEWIS
A mere 24 hours before boarding a plane to Italy for the trip of a lifetime, I looked down and realized...
Fleet Gift Shop
CONTRIBUTED BY POLLY SHAFER
Editor's Note: This store, formerly known as the Navy Gift Shop, was originally featured on our site in 2008. Since then,...
Yuhi Jido Koen Park
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
Nestled away from the noise of the 58 and next to the outlet of the Makiminato-gawa River is Yuhi Jido Park....
Educational Opportunities Abroad for Gifted Students
CONTRIBUTED BY TERRI SYKES
My 14-year-old son, Christian, is a freshman at Kubasaki High School. He spent several weeks this past summer studying advanced math...
Meera Indian Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY LEVI COLE
My wife and I were exploring Naha, and specifically Kokusai-dori, for our anniversary and stumbled across this (on the street level)...
Gajumaru Jidou Park
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
In Uchidomari, there is a cute little park that my boys and I fell in love with. Gajumaru Jidou Park is...
Laula Ilikai
CONTRIBUTED BY NICOLE NEUMANN
Editor's Note: Laula Ilikai is in the same location as the former Tony's Honolulu Hamby. You can click here to read...
Cooking Local: Pickled Ginger
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
I’m on a pickling spree this week! I love pickled ginger, or gari as it’s called in Japanese, and usually ask...
2013 Okinawa Hai Calendar – November
The 2013 calendar was only available for a couple of short months at the end of 2012 and the beginning of this year. In...
Ruriiro Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O'DRISCOLL
Another new restaurant and I'm happy to report that it is close to our house! Recently, I noticed a new sign...
Oyama Mayagama
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
Sometimes the oldest folklore is the scariest, and what perfect time to learn a new legend than on Halloween! While this story...
Depot’s Garden Café & Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER
While wandering around American Village with some friends, we happened upon a very interesting and eclectic restaurant. At first glance the...
Cooking Local: Goya Chanpuru
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
Goya Chanpuru is an Okinawan classic. Goya (ゴーヤー) is a knobby green bitter melon that is useful during the hot, humid summers...
Tree Village (Hedo of Ogimi Village)
CONTRIBUTED BY AMY MADDOCKS
When’s the last time you saw a random road in Oki and wondered where it led? That happens to us almost daily. When...