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Okinawa Brewing Company: Mihama Café
CONTRIBUTED BY: THE THIRSTY SHISA On May 15th, I had the pleasure of attending the Okinawa Brewing Company’s grand opening of their new Mihama Café located in American Village. This new space not only...
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Getsuen Hanten Chinese
CONTRIBUTED BY ALLI MARTIN We LOVE Chinese food. Eat in, take out, it doesn’t matter. When we were introduced to Getsuen Hanten by some friends, we were hooked. Not only is it across the street from...
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Neishin: Life Energy Treatment
CONTRIBUTED BY: LAURA SNELL I discovered this gem thanks to a referral from a friend. Mimi is like a miracle worker. For your first appointment you go in and fill out what is the equivalent of a...
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July 2015 Local Events Calendar
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. July 1st Yokohama DeNA BayStars vs. Chunichi Dragons Okinawa Cellular Stadium, 42-1 Onoyamacho, Naha. 4:30pm Gates Open, 6:30pm Game Starts. Tickets...
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2015 Okinawa Hai Calendar – July
The 2015 calendar was available for purchase in November and December of 2014. This was July’s page. Naha Photo credit: Pamela Oliveras Pamela Oliveras Photography “Listen! Hear the roar? Stop! Feel...
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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 the Tanbo Festa in Kin Town is the annual event for you. The Tanbo...
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The Birth Education Center of Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY ERIN GODDARD Giving birth is a journey: a beautiful, difficult, breathtaking journey that will forever change a woman. Whether you give birth by caesarian, with an epidural, completely...
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Adopting Overseas
CONTRIBUTED BY SHANNON R. Have you ever thought about adoption, but weren’t sure how to get started? Or wondered if it was even possible being in a military family? I’m here to let you know that it is...
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Hoshida Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY JEANIE ANGEL Hoshida Restaurant is located in American Village. It opened about a year and a half after we PCSed here. We were always very curious about it because it’s not like the...
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Pink Queen Hair Salon
CONTRIBUTED BY LAURA REIDENBACH Takaesu-San is a stylist gifted with the artistic ability to give a gorgeous haircut that flatters, the talent to move quickly and efficiently, and a charming...
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Wild Ocean
CONTRIBUTED BY BRANDI JAKUBOWICZ It was a rainy Thursday afternoon when my husband unexpectedly had the day off of work. We planned to do some outside activities, but the weather quickly changed those...
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Rich Epi
CONTRIBUTED BY Fun Flying Four Have you been to Minotagawa yet? You seriously need to… it’s a foodies delight! Claire Bray-Collin already wrote about the delicious oHacorte Patisserie, (and I can...
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Air BnB — Auckland, NZ
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH BANCROFT When you plan a vacation what is your least favorite part? Is it finding a flight? Reserving a car? Booking a hotel? Well, for me, it is definitely the hotel, which is why...
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Le Village Galette en Crepe
CONTRIBUTED BY ALLI MARTIN If you ever drive the 330, then you have definitely seen this crepe restaurant- whether you know it or not! It’s small and located in the Plaza House Shopping Center, but...
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Baby 123 Island Style Daycare
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. Parents of children who attend various preschools on island have filled...
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Ima Pain
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. As if you needed another reason to love Okinawa, the abundance of quality bakeries on the island is unbelievable. Add Imai Pain to that list. Located near Shuri Castle and...
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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 beach, a fish pond, the seawall, a playground, a field to play...
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Yoga Teacher Training: Rebecca Cohen 200 RYT
CONTRIBUTED BY KRISTIN LITTLE I found my journey to yoga while looking for relief from anxiety and panic. I was not fully sold on the idea that yoga would help (but deep down I felt like it could be...
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Day Of Departure
CONTRIBUTED BY JARED DAYOUB My intent in this article is to provide single service members information when PCSing to Okinawa via the Patriot Express, or AMC flight out of Seattle-Tacoma International...
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Mother Coffee
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Guys! I found a really awesome coffee shop that you need to check out! It was just opened on June 22nd by a young couple who have great style and personality. Sakura and Tarou...
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