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Prairie Custom Flower Shop. CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA 30 years ago Yuriko Takayama began her professional career as a dentist in the mega-metropolis of Tokyo. After...

Always Sunshine Co. Gallery. Best Place for Beach and Souvenirs in Yomitan. CONTRIBUTED BY ANDREA WOOD Always Sunshine Co. Gallery is a Hawaiian-based store here in...

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...

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...

CONTRIBUTED BY KENDRA MIGITA Nestled in the countryside of the island's south lays the most exquisite bingata shop called Nijigame Shouten (虹亀商店), which literal translation...

Vintage Yard Antiques CONTRIBUTED BY JASON ANNIS There is something about the way things were made many years ago that has a timeless allure. If you...

Mihama American Village CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY American Village is a hugely popular tourist attraction. A short drive off Highway 58, between Camp Foster and Kadena...

Editor's Note: Makeman was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on October 14, 2009; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The post below...

Editor's Note: Gakiya's Obi & Kimono Shop was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on march 19, 2010; you can read a PDF copy of...

CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY The Marine Gift shop is a short walk from Camp Foster’s movie theatre. Not sure what a Marine gift shop stocks?...

CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Photo Provided by Showa I love learning how things are made. I am constantly amazed how ideas can form in someone’s head...

CONTRIBUTED BY CAPTAIN IAN Oasis… My my what a gem! My day started normal – On a quest for unique items at secondhand stores. I...

CONTRIBUTED BY BRANDI JAKUBOWICZ Moving is stressful. When moving across the world, one can never fully be prepared for what lies ahead. When we moved...

CONTRIBUTED BY ERIN GODDARD I want to live at Ametsuchi Terrace! It has everything bohemian I could every imagine needing or drooling over: rugs from...

CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZA GROFF Bacchus: Greek God of wine and revelry; the Roman name for Dionysus, god of wine and lively social gatherings. It's also the...

Editor's Note: An article about Eagle hardware was originally published on Okinawa Hai on January 20, 2008; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The...

CONTRIBUTED BY MINDY MORRIS This adorable little village is comprised of a series of small houses, kilns and shops that sprawl over a small hill...

CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O'DRISCOLL Oriental Place, located on highway 23, is a Chinese antique furniture store that you must visit while living in Okinawa! Yuki,...

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 ANTHONY CAMINA For those in the market for unique Okinawan souvenirs, there is new pottery shop along Highway 329 in Yaka that is...

CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER I have driven past “Warp” on 58 numerous times; however, I never really paid close attention to it. I always thought...

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...

CONTRIBUTED BY LEVI COLE When Japan’s economy took a turn for the worse over a decade ago, recycle/second-hand shops started to gain popularity among a...

CONTRIBUTED BY POLLY SHAFER Editor's Note: This store, formerly known as the Navy Gift Shop, was originally featured on our site in 2008. Since then,...

CONTRIBUTED BY SANDRA STAMOS Everyone loves to shop at outlet malls, right? We all know there is Ashibinaa Outlet Mall south of the Naha airport. But did...

CONTRIBUTED BY MARLOW TOWNES I’ve only been on the island for seven weeks, and already one of my children’s (ages 6 and 8) favorite activities...

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...

CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER Editor's Note: So you've already settled into your home in Okinawa, but now you're itching to move to a better location/house/fill-in-the-blank....

CONTRIBUTED BY MUNEERAH BEE The Mega Don Quijote Ginowan store has everything you could possibly need. And I mean everything. If you’re looking for a...