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Chibana Housing l Okinawa Hai!

On-Base Housing, Kadena: Chibana

Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Café Bree Garden l Okinawa Hai!

Café Bree Garden

CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZA GROFF On our way to the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, we stopped into Café Bree Garden for lunch. We discovered it...

2014 Okinawa Hai Calendar – November 2014

The 2014 calendar was available for purchase in November and December of 2013, and for a limited time in the early months of 2014....
Kanna Dam Park l Okinawa Hai!

Kanna Dam Park

CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELLE CAMINA One of the best things to do in Okinawa is explore its many parks and recreational areas—and the island is certainly...
Kumejima Island, Part 3 l Okinawa Hai!

Kumejima Island, Part 3

Editor's Note: This is the third installment of Quentin's adventure to Kumejima. Click on the following links to read the others: Part 1, Part...
Inkspirations Tattoo l Okinawa Hai!

Inkspirations Tattoo Okinawa

CONTRIBUTED BY LAURA SNELL Looking to get a tattoo while in Okinawa, or perhaps something to commemorate an event or your time here? Melissa of...
On-Base Housing, Kadena: Terrace Heights l Okinawa Hai!

On Base Housing, Kadena: Terrace Heights

Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Shikui-Shisa l Okinawa Hai!

Shikui-Shisa

CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA For those in the market for unique Okinawan souvenirs, there is new pottery shop along Highway 329 in Yaka that is...
Kumejima Island, Part 2 l Okinawa Hai!

Kumejima Island, Part 2

Editor's Note: This is the second installment of Quentin's trip to Kumejima. Click here to read Part 1. CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON With only four and...
Kinser Towers l Okinawa Hai!

On-Base Housing, Camp Kinser: Kinser Towers

Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
Songbird Café l Okinawa Hai!

Songbird Café

Editor's Note: This is the location formerly known as Café & Aroma T's, once a popular restaurant in Yomitan. We have leared that T's closed,...
Adaga Island l Okinawa Hai!

Swim to Adaga Island

CONTRIBUTED BY WILL MILLER After months of exploring Okinawa, my wife and I were looking for something beyond a typically tropical island beach, a typically...
Exchange Rates l Okinawa Hai!

Why Pennies and Yennies Matter (aka Exchange Rates for Dummies)

CONTRIBUTED BY MATTHEW MATLOCK Many of us a have jar full of pennies (or yennies) sitting on our counters or desks at this very moment,...
Kintsuki l Okinawa Hai!

Kintsuki Restaurant (Izakaya)

CONTRIBUTED BY EMILY BUREK When you live off base it’s nice to find a place to eat near home. Kintsuki Restaurant is a quaint little...
Oodomari Beach l Okinawa Hai!

Oodomari Beach (On Ikei Island)

CONTRIBUTED BY KRISTIN LITTLE On a quest to find a snorkel spot for our first time snorkeling, and a place that was also safe for...
Forest Villa l Okinawa Hai!

Okinawa Getaway: Forest Villa

Editor's Note: We have been informed that this villa is currently in a long-term rental, and not available for shorter stays. Please use the contact information...
Nago Citizen Beach l Okinawa Hai!

Lost in the Right Direction: Thoughts on Moving to Okinawa

CONTRIBUTED BY DEVAN KACZYNSKI/ARCHIVE PHOTO Whenever I've moved to a new place, I knew that if I needed to, I could go "home" within some...

Shishimai (Lion Dance) Festival

CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER When my husband first mentioned going to a Shishimai Festival I was a little hesitant, especially having a very wiggly and...

2014 Okinawa Hai Calendar – October 2014

The 2014 calendar was available for purchase in November and December of 2013, and for a limited time in the early months of 2014....
Ishigaki on a Budget l Okinawa Hai!

 Ishigaki Island on a Budget

CONTRIBUTED BY ANABELA DA SILVA JENKINS Traveling in Japan on a budget might seem challenging, but with a little planning and a good dose of...
Bise Tree Road l Okinawa Hai!

Bise Tree Road: Fuku Ippuku Chaya Bike Rentals

Editor's Note: We have another post all about Bise Village, but for more specifics about bike rentals, keep reading below! CONTRIBUTED BY CASEY ANNIS Bise Fukugi...
Toytoy Bakery l Okinawa Hai!

Toytoy Bakery

CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZA GROFF Like any lady, I’m a sucker for chocolate. And boy have I found a great place to get my fix! After...
Dining Café KARI-YA l Okinawa Hai!

Dining Café KARI-YA

CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA The atmosphere surrounding Kin Town outside of Camp Hansen has experienced a much-needed rebirth from a wild, single service member party...
Chakashiya Restaurant l Okinawa Hai!

Chakashiya Restaurant

CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZA GROFF There is a new little secret tucked away on Highway 6 on the way to Maeda Point. If you live in...
Mont Crea l Okinawa Hai!

(The New) Mont Crea: Fusion Patisserie

Editor's Note: Our original post on Mont Crea was published right after it opened in 2013. Since then, the owner briefly closed the business and then...

Tips for Moving with the Military: Things I Wish I’d Known My First PCS

This post was originally featured on our sister site, Germany Ja. We feel it has value for our readers here, as well. CONTRIBUTED BY CASEY COTE In the...
Cafe Cielmer l Okinawa Hai!

Café Cielmer

CONTRIBUTED BY LAURA MORONEY It was the weekend before school started, and a celebration was indeed needed. Instead of going to the regular hot spot...
Honey Café l Okinawa Hai!

Honey Café

Editor's Note: This café is located inside Yakumitsu Hompo, a honey store where you can taste many different kinds of honey from China. Our other...
Happy Furniture Zone – Warp (ひが) l Okinawa Hai!

Happy Furniture Zone – Warp (ひが)

CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER I have driven past “Warp” on 58 numerous times; however, I never really paid close attention to it. I always thought...
Restaurant Salsa l Okinawa Hai!

Restaurant Salsa

Editor's Note: Restaurant Salsa is in the same location as the restaurant formerly known as La Tejadita Ichiban. Thanks to Alissa for sending us...