The “Marine Thrift Shop” in building 5691 offers terrific deals on clothing, toys, books, movies, uniform items, and other items donated to the store. The Thrift Shop also has volunteer opportunities for those interested in helping the community. For more information visit the site’s webpage at: https://www.marinethriftshopokinawa.org/
Near the Foster Theatre is “Island Treasures” in building 1011 which is a gift shop that sells items from all around the Pacific. Stock rotates on a regular basis so it is always worth your time to stop by and see what is new. Island Treasures has also expanded and opened a furniture annex in building 461 near the Chapel. For more information visit: www.marinegiftshopokinawa.com/
*A note about buying furniture on Okinawa. The central location of the island in the Pacific region allows for merchants to affordably import and sell furniture made out of prized woods (sometimes antique or hand carved) such as Chinese oak, teak, teak root, maple, mango and rosewood at a small fraction of the price you would pay stateside. The wood is also usually made from solid pieces and the really good stuff is put together with dowels instead of nails or tacks. If you do your homework before you buy, you can return to the USA with coveted woodwork that will actually increase in value or function as prized heirlooms.
Camp Foster is unique in that it has its own dedicated furniture and appliance store. Located in building 5949, this large facility sells bedroom sets, couches, chairs, rugs, table sets, washers, dryers, refrigerators and other items for the home. Though command sponsored service members aboard Okinawa (on or off base) rate furniture through the housing office, there are some nice alternatives at this store which will make your quarters or off base apartment feel more like a home. Most of the brands sold at this store are made by major stateside companies such as Ashley, Whirlpool, Basset, and General Electric. If you do live off base then some appliances bought here will require a transformer, which are also sold at this location. This location also offers third party delivery services on and off base for a small charge. For more info look at the “Stores” section of this page: https://www.shopmyexchange.com/exchange-stores/United%20States/AP/APO/Camp-Foster-(Okinawa)-1771001
The Military Clothing store on Camp Foster is one of the largest on island. Aside from Marine and Navy uniform items you can find base souvenirs, athletic clothing, a department called “Stripes” for alterations and a small shop that does custom embroidery. The latter is especially useful if you need to get a unit Gideon (flag) made as a replacement or farewell gift. It is located in building 5950 which is directly across from the Furniture Store. You can visit the Camp Foster Exchange page for current info on hours and phone numbers: https://www.shopmyexchange.com/exchange-stores/United%20States/AP/APO/Camp-Foster-(Okinawa)-1771001
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My husband and I spent a hour or more choosing a carpet to put in our home at the Foster Furniture Store. We paid for the carpet and set up the delivery service and were expecting the carpet tomorrow. Today we received a call from the store asking us to come in as they had lost our order slip. Upon arrival we were told that the man that did the transaction for us never put a sold sign on our carpet and it was already sold and out of the store. All the store offered was for us to pick a new carpet. Seriously?!?! No discount, no nothing except sorry we messed up pick a new one at the same price of the other one you already paid for. I am beyond furious and will never shop at this store again! Highly recommend you take your business elsewhere if you would like to take home the actual products you purchase!
Kimberly,
I highly suggest you contact the customer service reps or store feedback link at:
https://www.shopmyexchange.com/customeservice/#contactr-
Heard that Captain D’s is closing soon. Will miss their seafood entrees. I hope they have something comparable to replace such a fine establishment. So Macaroni Grill goes, now Captain D’s…
Say it ain’t so! Not the good Captain of D! Groan.
Captain D’s was gross, let’s be honest. They are putting an Arby’s in that space.
Passport Office Changed: it is now in the IPAC building. The hours are 0730-1100 & 1300-1600 daily, except Thrusdays which is 0730-1100. They also do schedule appointments (highly advised) online @ campfosterpassports.setmore.com.
Thanks so much for this update, Catherine; I’ve added this information into the post.
Service station info directs to Kinser, not Foster. Thought you all should know. Thanks.
Good catch, Carol – thanks for pointing that out. I’ve put the link that directs to Camp Foster in there instead.
Update, tours plus is no longer between the bowling alley and commissary. It is now Sumo Burrito and a frozen yogurt shop. Tours plus is located near the theater in the Tsunami Gear sports shop. Semper Gumby! (always flexible)
Uncle Sams Attic (Thrift Shop) – is NOT located on Foster. It is located on Kadena Air Base. . . fyi
Good catch Nash, I must have had my notes mixed up.
Thanks for catching this, Nash; I’ve removed that from this post.
Can I know if tourist can visit Camp Foster area? I’m particularly interested in the Marine Thrift Shop.
Most of the bases open their gates to the general public during special events or festivals. Under normal conditions an authorized DOD ID card holder or person granted regular base access would have to sign in any guests and stay with those guests.