Tag: Food For Sale

CONTRIBUTED BY THERESA BUYCO I take bread pretty seriously. French bread, sourdough, ciabatta, croissants -- you name it; I love them all. My eyes almost...

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...

CONTRIBUTED BY KARI FRAZIER Those who have relocated to Okinawa with food sensitivities know first-hand how difficult the transition can be and how hard it...

CONTRIBUTED BY KARI FRAZIER     click photo for source Moving to a new country can be daunting for even the most adventurous of spirits, but when you...

The Cheese Guy In Okinawa CONTRIBUTED BY JARED DAYOUB Sometimes, the best part of traveling the world is finding comforting reminders of home. I recently returned...

LAWSON STATION. CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY   Lawson Station is a well-known chain of convenience stores across Japan. Ever visited one? If not, you’re missing out. History Lawson...

CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY Kokusai Dori (street) is a hugely popular tourist spot located in Naha, Okinawa’s capital city. The name Kokusai Dori translates to...

CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY Aeon is a chain of malls found throughout Japan and Asia. They are the biggest retail operator on the continent. On...

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...

CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY You may be wondering “What’s so good about a pineapple park?” Well, my friends, let me tell you. This is one...

Found 'em! Located in a variety of touristy gift shops along #Kokusai Street in #Naha. #SakeKitKats #KitKats #FindersKeepers #JapanOnly #Okinawa #OkinawaHai #DailyOki #Japan #YouAreWelcome...

CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY Matcha (pronounced mat-cha) is a finely grounded green tea. It’s a special type of crop, special in the way it’s farmed...

CONTRIBUTED BY KELSEY HUGHES I stumbled upon The Set Table accidentally when a friend of mine offered me her meal for the week. The meal...

CONTRIBUTED BY THE WANDERING WAFFLE HEADS Ever wondered what a real crabby patty would be like? No, we're not talking about those burgers made of...

CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON Upon my return to my beloved second home, I notice a tremendous amount of changes inland. A recent and very...

CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Coffee roasteries have been getting very popular here in Okinawa, especially to the general public. Okinawa Cerrado Coffee has been in...

CONTRIBUTED BY BRANDI JAKUBOWICZ I am a person who likes dessert. I am also a person that is very picky about the desserts that I...

CONTRIBUTED BY CAROLYN SCHAAB Buying milk in a Japanese grocery store can be intimidating if you have never done it before. Many of you may...

The 2016 azalea festival on Okinawa runs from March 1st through the 21st. Find out more below! CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA Annually in March Higashi Village hosts a...

CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZA GROFF This herb and tea shop is the only Turkish spice store that I know of on the island, and is one...

CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O'DRISCOLL Okinawa Food Flea is a festival held about every other month in Chatan that had me hooked from the very beginning....

CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O'DRISCOLL About two months ago, my friend Manami introduced me to her friends, Wakako & Tsukasa. She told me about their dessert...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...