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Kokopelli’s Pizza
CONTRIBUTED BY THE THIRSTY SHISA Let’s say it’s Friday night and it’s time to unwind with a few friends and maybe have a beer or two. Oh, and you don’t want to cook. Where do you turn? Simple answer my...
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2015 Okinawa Hai Calendar – November
The 2015 calendar was available for purchase in November and December of 2014. This was November’s page. Nago Photo credit: Meredith Novario Meredith Novario Photography Facebook Page “A hot cup of tea...
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Mainland Trip To Gero
CONTRIBUTED BY HALEY MEAGHER My husband and I were in search of a vacation where we could once again enjoy crisp fall air, scenic woodland views, and possibly a chance to fly fish like we had back in...
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Okonomiyaki: Nagata-Ya’s Hiroshima
CONTRIBUTED BY KEVIN “ELVIS” KING “Nagata-ya,” said the tiny female valet as she tapped the map she was marking for us. We were checking into the ANA Crowne Plaza in Hiroshima and were asking about...
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The Set Table
CONTRIBUTED BY KELSEY HUGHES I stumbled upon The Set Table accidentally when a friend of mine offered me her meal for the week. The meal she ordered: “Sesame Crusted Tuna with Ginger Lime Vinaigrette”...
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Forest Of Residence Trail
CONTRIBUTED BY MURIEL COLLINS There are moments when I am so blown away by this island’s beauty that I say to myself, “I can’t believe I live here.” The Forest of Residence Trail led me to one such...
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Colombin
CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA If you are an island adventurer like me, you probably have ventured northward along the scenic and lovely Highway 58. Just before you arrive in Nago proper, you will see a...
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November 2015 Local Event Calendar
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Here you’ll find a variety of local events happening in the month of October. Events on the island are constantly being created and changed, so please make sure to use the...
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Visiting Hong Kong
CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELLE BUDZIEN Are you interested in seeing the Great Wall of China, but you don’t want to pay the hefty Chinese visa fee? There’s a way around it! Michelle, from SemperTravel.com, is...
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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 discovered it while shooting surfing photos on top of a cliff on Miyagi...
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Ayurveda
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY ARNTZ The name Ayurveda comes from one of the world’s oldest natural whole-body healing systems; it translates to “life-knowledge”. The system is based on a few main points: a...
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On International Marriage
CONTRIBUTED BY INORI HAYASHI Before I married my husband, my father said, “It is already a miracle when two people from different families live under one roof. Can you imagine how difficult it will be...
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Sapporo Snow Festival
CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES As I write this out, it is a scorching, hot Okinawan day. The armpits are sweating, there is no breeze whatsoever and when you go out, it feels like you’re in an oven. But...
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Tsuboya Pottery Festival
CONTRIBUTED BY HANNAH CURTIS You don’t have to look very far in Okinawa for gorgeous pottery; you can take a trip to the Yomitan Pottery village, head to Naha to Tsuboya Pottery Street and I am...
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Oasis Furniture (Formerly Yellow Box too)
CONTRIBUTED BY CAPTAIN IAN Oasis… My my what a gem! My day started normal – On a quest for unique items at secondhand stores. I was looking for a corner desk and wasn’t having any luck, so I ended up...
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2016 Okinawa Hai Calendar — Available for Pre-Order
PRE-ORDERING AVAILABLE NOW! ($4 discount until the calendar arrives on island) To skip the fun details and just ORDER NOW, click here: 2016 Calendar Ordering This is my favorite time of the year! I...
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Ippukuya Café
CONTRIBUTED BY THE WANDERING WAFFLE HEADS One of things that we love doing in Okinawa is exploring. It might be a new beach on a different island or new local store down the street, but what excites us...
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Visiting Seoul
CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELLE BUDZIEN Are you interested in seeing the Great Wall of China, but you don’t want to pay the hefty Chinese visa fee? There’s a way around it! Michelle, from SemperTravel.com, is...
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Okinawa Hai 2016 Calendar: Cyber Monday SALE!
Our 2016 Okinawa Hai Wall Calendar has a fresh new look – with most months featuring just one stunning photo, our Oki photographers’ works really stand out! Take a peek below: For TODAY...
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Yoshihachi (Yoshi’s)
CONTRIBUTED BY MARIE PROPES If you’re looking for great sushi, look no longer. Yoshi’s is the place to be. The restaurant was opened by Mr. Yoshi Mayekawa back in 1992. Mr. Yoshi started his cooking...
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