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Pain de Kaito Bakery
CONTRIBUTED BY KATHRYN STRONG
It’s a Tuesday morning, which means that I have to be at work an hour later than usual, which means that...
Z’s International Daycare and Preschool
For all you parents looking for a preschool that suits your kids, we’re hoping to add a little something to aid in your search....
Cambodia & Vietnam: An Epic Sister Trip, Part 3
Editor's Note: This is the third installment of Kassie's adventure through Cambodia and Vietnam with her sister. Click on the following links to read the others: Part 1, Part...
Still Having Fun: Book Review
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
Editor’s Note: Author Candace George Thompson provided a complimentary copy of this book to Heather so that she could take a look inside and share her...
Cooking Local: Yuugao – Okinawan Bottle Gourd Curry
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
I saw this huge green vegetable, with a sticker price of around $1.75, and decided that I must learn to like...
Café Seseragi in Motobu
CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY AND MICHELLE CAMINA
Café Seseragi sits nestled between a winding mountain road and picturesque flowing stream in the Motobu peninsula of Okinawa....
Cambodia & Vietnam: An Epic Sister Trip, Part 2
Editor's Note: This is the second installment of Kassie's adventure through Cambodia and Vietnam with her sister. Follow along on the rest of their trip: Part...
Yuki No Hama Park
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
Usually when I discover new playgrounds with my kids, my husband is not with me. On this particular trip he was....
2014 Okinawa Hai Calendar – July 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....
Cooking Local: Kabocha Squash Thai Curry
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
Kabocha (カボチャ) is a winter squash, but it’s often called Japanese pumpkin. I remember seeing it occasionally in the states, but...
Café Gyutto in Motobu
CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY AND MICHELLE CAMINA
One would not think you would find model trains in the lush mountain jungle canopy of Motobu, but just...
Cambodia & Vietnam: An Epic Sister Trip, Part 1
Editor's Note: Kassie recently trekked through Cambodia and Vietnam with her sister, and she had a LOT to say about the journey. Every Thursday...
Kyozuka Monument
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
As I was walking along the cobblestone path near Ahacha Bridge, I discovered the Kyozuka Monument. I was very surprised to...
Cooking Local: Mashed Beni Imo
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
Beni imo (紅いも) may be my most favorite thing about living on Okinawa. Seriously, I love this ‘tater! It’s like a...
Amber Rose Hair Salon
CONTRIBUTED BY LINDSEY NORMAN
When moving to Okinawa, I was extremely nervous about having my hair done. One of the main reasons I was nervous...
Book Review: Soldiering On – Finding My Homes
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
Editor’s Note: Author Christine Kriha Kastner provided a complimentary copy of this memoir to Heather so that she could take a look inside and share her...
Cooking Local: Goya Salad 8 Ways
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
So, goya is available here in Okinawa during the summer. Guess what it’s good for? Cooling. The bitter taste of this...
Haebaru’s Beaury Park
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
Thanks to a tip from a great friend at amymaddocks.com, I hit another playground gold mine! Introducing, Haebaru's Beaury Park. The...
One Life Cafe
CONTRIBUTED BY KATHRYN STRONG
It started during the winter when a green smoothie stand suddenly appeared on the roadside in central Nago. I tried one...
Cooking Local: Shikuwasa Gingerade
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
It’s called an Okinawan lime, but I think it’s much tastier than lime. If limes and tangerines had a teeny tiny...
Retention Boards: The Waiting Game
CONTRIBUTED BY "NICOLE"
My husband is a career Marine. For as long as I've known him, he has planned on serving for at least 20 years....
Otohadake Forest Park
CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA
Northern Okinawa can be a wonderland for those adventurous souls seeking special places to explore off the beaten path and guidebooks....
Cooking Local: Urizun Mame-Winged Bean Thai Noodles
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
We have the winged bean here, with lots of names like asparagus pea, Goa pea, and Thai green bean. Interesting-looking bean,...
2014 Okinawa Hai Calendar – June 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....
Flowers Off Base: Meruhen Flower Shop
CONTRIBUTED BY CASEY ANNIS
While looking for a new restaurant, my husband and I decided to go exploring on highway 330. Little did we know...
Ahacha Bridge
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
I kept seeing pictures of an ancient beautiful bridge but could never figure out where it was or even what it...
Cooking Local: Fujimame Stir Fry
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
I’m enamored with the array of purple vegetables that I find in Okinawan farmer’s markets. One such delight is the fujimame...
Yachimun Café
CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA
Off the beaten path under the mystical shadow of Mount Yadake lies a hidden treasure known as “Yachimun” Café in Motobu....
Cambodia: Siem Reap with Katrina
CONTRIBUTED BY KATRINA RAYMOND
We flew from Okinawa to Siem Reap for five days on Asiana Airlines. We booked a guided tour through IACE Travel...
Cooking Local: Japanese Ginger Dressing
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
If you’ve ever been to a Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant in the states, then you’ve had a taste of this dressing, atop...