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Infertility Treatments in Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZABETH McKENZIE
One of the first things I heard from other military wives about being stationed in Okinawa is that every family leaves...
Café Natura
CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O'DRISCOLL
Today, Mark was able to take a day off from work to celebrate my birthday (a day early). My only "requirement"...
Be My “White Day” Valentine
This post was originally published on March 14, 2009. We're pulling it out of the archives for you to enjoy. White Day is always...
Chorou Ramen
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
I frequently walk past a charming ramen vendor near Araha Beach. I love ramen, and it always smells delicious, but it...
Misty Clothing Store
CONTRIBUTED BY KELSEY FEENEY
Being on Okinawa has its ups and downs; one of the downs being the small selection of clothing options. Like many others,...
Omiya Park
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
Soon after my son started attending a Japanese preschool, we discovered this playground right around the corner. The Omiya Park is...
2014 Okinawa Hai Calendar – March
The 2014 calendar was available for purchase in November and December of 2013; we have a limited amount of calendars left for on-island delivery....
Azalea Festival
This post was originally published on March 14, 2008. Because it's azalea season again, we're pulling it out of the archives for our newer...
Linya Ramen
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI Linya Ramen is my favorite noodle house on island. It certainly doesn’t hurt that they’re located near my apartment and...
Reisen No Tou (Oyama War Memorial)
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
After driving past this many times on my way through gate one of Futenma, I finally decided to check it out....
Employment Resources: Marine and Family Programs
CONTRIBUTED BY KATIE GARTNER/ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM LORI CLEYMANS
Like many of you reading this, I attended the Newcomers’ Orientation Welcome Aboard (NOWA) brief in a...
Cooking Local: Okinawan Spinach Curry with Lotus Root
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
I picked up some Okinawan spinach, or handama (ハンダマ), recently. There are two varieties; one has a beautiful purple color on...
Japan Experience: House Rental in Kyoto
CONTRIBUTED BY MARIE LEWIS
Editor's Note: Marie was recently invited to enjoy a complimentary stay at two rental homes by Japan Experience, a European travel...
Cheer on Runners in the Okinawa Marathon
This post was originally published on February 26, 2010. We're pulling it out of the archives so that maybe this year you can help...
Infiniti Bar and Grill
CONTRIBUTED BY KELSEY FEENEY
Many months ago, a good friend of mine mentioned a really cool bar and grill on the sea wall called Infiniti....
Cooking Local: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake)
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
We spent New Year’s Eve in Kyoto this year with my sister-in-law and her beau. It was beautiful and busy, but...
Fashion Candy
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many thoughts turn to the rich indulgence of chocolate. When my mind does, I think of Fashion...
Valentine’s Day in Japan
This post was originally published on February 13, 2010. We're pulling it out of the archives for all of you - especially our newer...
Kohama no Hachimitsu – Local Honey (小浜のハチミツ)
CONTRIBUTED BY LEVI COLE
One of the things I love about Okinawa are the numerous undiscovered local treasures that are often in plain sight. Kohama’s...
TOGO Pizza
CONTRIBUTED BY TRISH KAPRIELIAN
I was cruising around one day in the area between 58 and the 58 bypass and found a pizza place called...
Kin Kannon-do Temple & Cave
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
Just down the road from the front gate of Camp Hansen is the beautiful Kin Kannon-do Temple. It is pretty easy...
Pizza Parco
CONTRIBUTED BY TRISH KAPRIELIAN
I drove by the Pizza Parco a few times on my way home from work. I happened to really want pizza...
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Satsubun, or Tossing Perfectly Good Soybeans
This post was originally published on February 3, 2008. We're pulling it out of the archives for you to enjoy. Satsubun, while not a...
2014 Okinawa Hai Calendar – February
The 2014 calendar was available for purchase in November and December of 2013; we have a limited amount of calendars left for on-island delivery....
Aroma Room Sola
CONTRIBUTED BY KYLENE O'CONNOR
I experienced my first sensational aroma room scent at my yoga class. During meditation my instructor used it to mist a...
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Nansei Animal Hospital
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
If the Kadena Veterinary Clinic is unavailable, there may be few of us that start to panic when thinking about finding...
Naha International Airport
CONTRIBUTED BY JOEL SEPPALA
One of the things that most binds those of us who live temporarily on Okinawa, whether for one week or for...
Ogido Park (Nakagusuku Park)
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN
Editor's Note: A reader has commented that a sign at this park names it Nakagusuku Park, rather than Ogido Park.
Introducing the...