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Yomitan Farmers Market- The Home Of Fresh Fruits, Flowers and Food.
Yomitan Farmers Market
CONTRIBUTED BY ANDREA GRACE WOOD
（NOTE: Official Okinawan name of Yomitan’s farmers market is J.A. YUNTA ICHIBA)
Living off base allows me to discover our...
Local Farmers Markets
CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER
When I first arrived on-island, I was skeptical to buy food and produce off base. After seeing the prices for items at...
Onna Station Market & Onna Village Culture and Information Center
Onna Station Market & Onna Village Culture and Information Center
CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER GILES
The Onna Village Culture and Information Center and Onna Station Nakayukui Market...
Ginoza Flea and Farmer’s Market
CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA
If you have spent any significant time on Okinawa, you are well aware of the base flea markets that are held...
Minami Farmer’s Market – Nakagusuku Farm
CONTRIBUTED BY CALYN PAQUIN
Minami Exterior
Buying fruits and vegetables makes me feel good because I don’t seem to feed my family enough of it. Since...
February 2017 Local Events Calendar
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A.
Here you’ll find a list of local events for the month of February. Events on the island are constantly being created...
Tips for Eating Gluten Free In Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY KARI FRAZIER
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Moving to a new country can be daunting for even the most adventurous of spirits, but when you...
Point Cards-How To Get Them In Okinawa
Point Cards
CONTRIBUTED BY KERI CARLSON
When I lived stateside I used to love when stores had frequent-buyer cards. I think most of my wallet was...
Cafe Nicoli
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A.
Cafe Nicoli is not new to Okinawa, nor should it be new to you. However, our last write up (which you...
February 2016 Local Event Calendar
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A.
Here you’ll find a list of local events for the month of February. Events on the island are constantly being created and...
Taiyo Steakhouse
CONTRIBUTED BY ORLANDO ANAYA
If you are like me and love a great steak, Taiyo Steakhouse is the place for you. I have now been...
Kanna Drive Inn Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA
There are all types of dining experiences in Okinawa. You have the chain giants like CoCo Ichiban and Joyful which provide...
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...
Cooking Local: Tougan Soup
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
Winter melon, Ash gourd, Wax gourd, or White gourd … so many names for this guy! So, is it really a...
Cooking Local: Beni Imo Sweet Potato Cakes with Coconut Chutney
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
I made some steamed beni imo (ベニイモ) and was feeling ho-hum about mashed beni imo or a soup. I wanted something...
Cooking Local: Kabocha Ice Cream
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
Kabocha （カボチャ）is a type of winter squash, sometimes called a Japanese Pumpkin.
Even though it’s called a winter squash, it ripens...
Off-Base Housing, near Camp Foster: Okinawa City, Takahara
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
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About Okinawa Hai
OUR BEGINNINGS
Once upon a time, in a land far, far OCONUS, Mr. & Mrs. MilitaryFamily arrived in Okinawa. Mr. MilFam headed off...
Nani Kore? Persimmons & Ground Cherries
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
Willingness to try new things. Openness to the unknown. Adventurous spirit. Just a few character traits that make an overseas experience...
Off Base Housing, near Torii: Yomitan
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...
October Events Calendar sponsored by Mahoroba Noodle Shop
Contributed by Keri C
Sponsored by Mahoroba Noodle Shop
October 4th – 6th
Across Japan – Tsukimi (a.k.a. Jugoya), Moon-Viewing
Across Japan people will be enjoying...
Camp Hansen – Okinawa Installation Overview
We will be publishing base reviews of all US Military Installations on Okinawa over the course of the rest of this year. Many thanks...
Annual Okinawa Burger Fest (Hosted by Ginoza Village)
Editor's Note: The Annual Okinawa Burger Festival is held every fall in late November or early December depending on weather. At the time of publication...
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...
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...
Cooking Local: Okinawa Summer Salad
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GILLOTTI
Well, it’s blazing hot here in Okinawa. Pair the heat with the high humidity and it’s like a never-ending sauna....
Fresh Flower Shopping
CONTRIBUTED BY SANDRA STAMOS
Looking to buy some fresh flowers? Want to make your own arrangements? Where do you get flowers here in Okinawa?
We...
To Eat Index: By Cuisine
You're hungry. You've got a craving for sushi. Or curry. Or Italian. You want to find that perfect place to eat... but where do...
Nani Kore? Custard Apples and Wax Apples
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
And you thought you knew what an apple was???
Two different apples to tell you about today! The first is called a...
Japanese Corner: Yasai (Vegetables)
CONTRIBUTED BY KAHO
Kaho's Japanese Corner: Yasai (Vegetables)
Along with the Chanpuru Ichiba (farmers' market) post, I thought that it would be fun to learn some...