Tag: Kids

  In October 2017, Mittman will participate in Ship of the Ryukyu, a project organized by Okinawa Prefectural Government Office. Shows will start the weekend...

OUR PHILOSOPHY Okinawa Montessori School International dedicates itself to the Montessori philosophy and method of education. It adheres to the code of ethics of the...

Cafe & Bar Tsuken Terrace at Tsuken Island Contributed by Louise Dupuy Video and Photos by Pete Leong Tsuken is a little known island only a 30...

For all you parents looking for a preschool that suits your kids, we’re hoping to add a little something to aid in your search....

Editor's Note: Stroller Warriors was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on April 3, 2012; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The post...

Editor's Note: The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on March 11, 2007, and May 2, 2008; you can read a PDF copy of...

CONTRIBUTED BY MARISSA MATSUZAKI When it’s time to move to your next PCS location, you are usually eager to find out as much as you...

CONTRIBUTED BY GRACE KEIRN   There is a brand new knock your socks off attraction in Nago. The Dino Park is incredible! My kids have been...

CONTRIBUTED BY HANNAH CURTIS Uchina Farm, formerly Itoman City Tourist Farm (or Itoman Wine Farm), reopened to the public under new ownership in October 2015,...

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...

CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Happy New Year everyone! Below you’ll find a list of local events.  Events on the island are constantly being created and...

Editor’s Note: Okinawa Zoo was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on March 5, 2007; you can read a PDF copy of that original review...

CONTRIBUTED BY HANNAH CURTIS My kids and I are trying to knock out as many parks as we can this summer; often we go to...

CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA If you want to get a dose of culture, doused with mud, and crafty all while having a good time then...

  CONTRIBUTED BY MARIA CASTRO It’s so difficult to find activities for young little ones; there just aren’t many options for 2-5 years old. Sure the...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN While I love to explore everything as much as I can on Okinawa, my main driving force to do so is...

CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELLE CAMINA In the town of Kin there is a natural spring that bubbles and pours forth from the confines of a shrine-like...

CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER When my husband first mentioned going to a Shishimai Festival I was a little hesitant, especially having a very wiggly and...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN Usually when I discover new playgrounds with my kids, my husband is not with me. On this particular trip he was....

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN Thanks to a tip from a great friend at amymaddocks.com, I hit another playground gold mine! Introducing, Haebaru's Beaury Park. The...

CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA Northern Okinawa can be a wonderland for those adventurous souls seeking special places to explore off the beaten path and guidebooks....

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN One great thing about living in the Urasoe area is that it is filled with parks! The parks may not be...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN Do you have children that all prefer different types of slides but lack the energy to park hop all day? Relief...

For those of you who are new(er) to the island and looking for some great outdoor activities to help you explore the island -...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN We have enjoyed our excursions throughout Okinawa and discovering finding the local parks. But I was amazed again when I was...

For all you parents looking for a preschool that suits your kids, we’re hoping to add a little something to aid in your search....

CONTRIBUTED BY MARLOW TOWNES Driving to the Japanese post office one day I noticed a small parking lot, map, and nice stairway up the hillside. Upon...

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...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN Nestled away in the quiet neighborhood of Gusukuma is Urashiro Park. This small little park is great for the little ones...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER OLSEN Nestled away from the noise of the 58 and next to the outlet of the Makiminato-gawa River is Yuhi Jido Park....