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Palmetto Cafe
CONTRIBUTED BY C.S. I think this is one of my favorite cafes on island. It’s not too far from Araha beach, but it’s just far enough to feel like you have gotten away from the crowd. Nestled between...
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Pet Adoption Through OAARS
CONTRIBUTED BY KELSEY HUGHES My husband and I knew that one of the first things we would do after moving to Okinawa was get a puppy. We had many debates about whether to adopt or find a breeder before...
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My Blend
CONTRIBUTED BY MINDY MORRIS We discovered My Blend accidentally. (To be honest, I think accidentally is probably how most people find this place!) This awamori tasting shop is tucked away in the back...
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Airport Transfer: Haneda to Narita
CONTRIBUTED BY SHANNON R. The following sentence in airline search engines has always struck fear into my heart: *Note- this itinerary has an airport change* This line of red letters has been enough of...
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September 2015 Local Event Calendar
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Here you’ll find a variety of local events happening in the month of September. Events on the island are constantly being created and changed, so please make sure to use the...
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2015 Okinawa Hai Calendar – September
The 2015 calendar was available for purchase in November and December of 2014. This was September’s page. Kayo Beach Photo Credit: Melanie Dunn Melanie Dunn on Flickr “Oh Okinawa Adventure, then...
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Kramp Coffee
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. I have a lot of favorites on this island, and Kramp Coffee Store is one of them. As usual with the places I frequent, the atmosphere is clean, peaceful, and happy. The staff is...
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Camp Courtney – Okinawa Installation Overview
We will be publishing base reviews of all US Military Installations on Okinawa over the course of the rest of this year. Many thanks to Anthony for taking on this time-intensive and incredibly helpful...
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Cotton Candy
CONTRIBUTED BY MINDY MORRIS Mindy enjoyed a complimentary haircut at Cotton Candy, but all opinions below are her own. I know I’m not supposed to judge a book by its cover and all that… but here’s the...
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Taiyo Steakhouse
CONTRIBUTED BY ORLANDO ANAYA {Click Photo for Source} If you are like me and love a great steak, Taiyo Steakhouse is the place for you. I have now been there for dinner with my family and my buddy Mark...
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Onamatsu Izakaya
CONTRIBUTED BY ARIELLE SULLIVAN We’ve passed this place quite a few times but thought it was a different restaurant and never stopped. Tonight we were looking for something new so we decided to give it...
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Indira Indian Restaurant
Editor’s Note: Indira Indian Restaurant was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on November 11, 2013; you can read a PDF copy of that original review here. The post below is an updated take on this...
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Su Su Soon – Pancakes AND Sushi
Editor’s Note: Su Su Soon was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on October, 2 2008. It was closed for a short time, but has since be re-opened and it is re-reveiwed today for you by Kacey A. Original...
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Advertise in the 2016 Okinawa Hai Calendar
Wanna hang your business on my wall? We have a few opportunities for our readers to advertise their businesses in our 2013 Okinawa Hai Calendar. Your ad will be seen by all the people who purchase...
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Nakijin Castle Ruins
CONTRIBUTED BY HOLLY BATES It is no secret that Okinawa is littered with castle ruins of long ago. You need only drive ten minutes from Kadena to see one. They spread far and wide from the southern...
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Time Wash Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY BRETTE KNAUTE There was a time, back in my youth, when my car was spotless. The seats were clean, the windows were washed — it even had a wonderful “new-car smell”. Ah the good old...
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The Healing Space
CONTRIBUTED BY EMILY BUREK About a year after I arrived in Okinawa I was overwhelmed by shopping off base, especially for natural products and health remedies. Of course, I could order some things...
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Ichigo Ichie
CONTRIBUTED BY INORI HAYASHI Editor’s Note: Okinawa Hai has partnered with Inori Hayashi, to provide a new monthly series written in a local voice. Our hope is to address some of the issues we all...
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Educare Montessori International Preschool
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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Bakery Suien
CONTRIBUTED BY ARIELLE SULLIVAN This place is basically straight out of a fairy tale. I’m pretty sure Hansel and Gretel walked by this place every day, and I’m not 100% sure that there aren’t fairies...
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