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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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...
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
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,...
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...
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 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 (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...
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...
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 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: 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
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
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
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...
(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...
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
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)
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
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...