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Kafuu Fuchaku Resort Hotel, The Perfect Weekend Getaway

By Jam Kirby I know we live on an island surrounded by scenic views with tons of places to explore. In fact, some people think of...

Culture Beach Festival 2017, Ikei Island , Okinawa Japan

It's the summer season in Okinawa which means typhoons and festival season. Both are anticipated every year and enjoyed by many local people and...

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...

January 2017 Local Events Calendar

It's going to be a new year soon and as usual, every place in the world have their own way of celebrating the new...

December 2016 Local Events Calendar

December 2016 Local Events Calendar CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Here you’ll find a list of local events for the month of December. Events on the island...

Stroller Warriors Running Club For Military Spouses And Family In Okinawa.

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...

Miyagi Island Bridge Jump

Taking a jump from the Miyagi island bridge CONTRIBUTED BY CAPTAIN IAN WARNING: Don’t jump if you don’t want to! Peer pressure is only good in times...

A Day At Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

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...

Remnant of Narrow Rail System on Okinawa

CONTRIBUTED BY KIRKLAND MARTIN In pre-war Okinawa, there was a narrow rail system stretching from Naha north to Kadena, south to Itoman, and east to...

2016 Local Events Calendar Billed for July

CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Here you’ll find a list of local events for the month of July. Events on the island are constantly being created...

A Day Out At Ocean Expo Park

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...

Dinosaurs At The Dino Park, Nago

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...

June 2016 Local Events Calendar

CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Sorry for the delay folks! Here you’ll find a list of local events for the month of June. Events on the island...

Maeda Flats Beach

Maeda Flats Beach CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETOWN (September 2007; 2016 update below)   photo submitted by Donna Mack Maeda Flats is a cool beach because there is an...

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

Editor's Note: The Nakagusuku Castle Ruins were originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on December 12, 2008; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The...

May 2016 Local Events Calendar

CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Here you’ll find a list of local events for the month of May. Events on the island are constantly being created and...

Lily Festival on Ie Island

The 2016 festival will run from Saturday, April 23 - Thursday, May 5, 2016. This post was originally published on May 2, 2008.   CONTRIBUTED BY...

Torii Station – Okinawa Installation Overview

We will be publishing base reviews of all US Military Installations on Okinawa over the next few months. Many thanks to Anthony for taking on...

April 2016 Local Event Calendar

CONTRIBUTED BY Kacey A. Here you’ll find a list of local events for the month of April. Events on the island are constantly being created...

Uchina Farm

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,...

March 2016 Local Event Calendar

CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Here you’ll find a list of local events for the month of March. Events on the island are constantly being created...

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...

Ryukyu Mura

Editor’s Note: Ryukyu Mura was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on November 1, 2007; you can read a PDF copy of that original review here....

Ogimi River Trek

CONTRIBUTED BY CAPTAIN IAN Looking for a sheer, unadulterated, organic adventure in the form of a gorgeous fresh water river trek? Here's our answer! I have...

January 2016 Local Event Calendar

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...

Rock Climbing in Miyagi

CONTRIBUTED BY CAPTAIN IAN If you are an adventure seeker, but not exactly a full fledge dare devil, this rock wall is for you! I...

Ginowan Seaside Park

  CONTRIBUTED BY MARISSA MATSUZAKI There are so many parks in Okinawa to explore. What type of parks do you fancy? How about one with a...

Tanbo Festa (Rice Field Festival in Kin Town)

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...

Hiking Ishikawadake

CONTRIBUTED BY ARIELLE SULLIVAN The trail begins with a wooden stairway built into the side of the mountain. As you continue to climb, you will...

Hiji Falls

Editor’s Note: Hiji Falls was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on August 7, 2007; you can read a PDF copy of the original review HERE....