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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 changed, so please make sure to use the contact info provided...
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Makeman Home Improvement Store a.k.a. Monkey Store
Editor’s Note: Makeman was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on October 14, 2009; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The post below is an updated take on this attraction, published...
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Naha Dragon Boat Races
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on September 16, 2012; we’re pulling it from the archives for those of you who are interested in cheering on the competitors at tomorrow’s races!...
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Kodomo-no-hi Children’s Day
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on May 29, 2009; we’re pulling it out of the archives for those of you who want to learn more about the flags you’ve been seeing all over Okinawa the...
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Maeda Breeze Café
CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER GILES The best carrot cake in Okinawa can be found just south of Onna. The carrot cake is so popular they offer whole cakes made to order. A slice of this cake, perfectly...
View ArticlePhoto Of The Week: Tomigusuku Ruins
This past weekend’s gorgeous day at Tomigusuku Ruins! #Tamagusuku #Castle #Ruins #Archaeology #History #GoldenWeek #Okinawa #OkinawaHai #Japan A photo posted by Okinawa Hai (@okinawa_hai) on May 2,...
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Mihama American Village
CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY American Village is a hugely popular tourist attraction. A short drive off Highway 58, between Camp Foster and Kadena Air Base, and across from Camp Lester, it’s a...
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Vintage Yard Antiques
CONTRIBUTED BY JASON ANNIS There is something about the way things were made many years ago that has a timeless allure. If you are looking for a special gift or a rare knick-knack then be sure to stop...
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China: The Trip Of A Lifetime!
This post was originally published on our network site, Korea Ye, on November 12, 2014; we’re republishing it here because taking a trip to China while already living on this side of the globe is...
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Onna Station Market & Onna Village Culture and Information Center
CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER GILES The Onna Village Culture and Information Center and Onna Station Nakayukui Market are easy to find. It looks like a big convention center on Hwy 58, just north of the...
View ArticlePhoto of the Week: Yakiniku
Yakiniku Time! #Okinawa #Kokusai #Naha #Yakiniku #Meat #Carnivore #DailyOki #Japan #KoreanBBQ A photo posted by Okinawa Hai (@okinawa_hai) on Apr 21, 2016 at 3:03pm PDT Follow us on Instagram:...
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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 post below is an updated take on this...
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Bombay Tailors
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Awhile back, my husband had a shirt made at Bombay Tailors, an iconic shop on “Gate 2 Street” just outside of Kadena Air Base (you guessed it, Gate 2). Like most of us, shirts...
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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 area where the kids can play in the sand and if you...
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Okinawa Soba Soup At Onna Station Nakayukui Market
CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER GILES Last week I wrote about Onna Station Nakayukui Market and all it has to offer visitors and shoppers. But of all the shops to explore, the “Okinawa Soba Soup” restaurant...
View ArticlePhoto of the Week: Broken Sand Dollars
Broken Sand Dollars are Still Beautiful #Okinawa #OkinawaHai #DailyOki #IslandLife #SandDollar #Nature #Beach #Japan #Explore #GetOutside *no beach in particular, broken ones are easy to come by* A...
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Okinawa Expressway and ETC
Editor’s Note: Okinawa Expressway and ETC was originally published on Okinawa Hai on March 27, 2009; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The post below is an updated take, published...
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Okinawa White Dental Clinic
CONTRIBUTED BY MURIEL COLLINS I am one of those mutant breeds of people that actually likes going to the dentist. My appreciation for oral hygiene and a gorgeous smile probably has something to do with...
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Mintama Italian Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY DONNA MACK My family and I live in Yomitan and Mintama is within walking distance of our house, so I am so excited to share our experience. One of the fun parts of living and exploring a...
View ArticlePhoto of the Week: Hamahiga Island
#Shrine #Hamahiga #IslandLife #DailyOki #Okinawa #OkinawaHai #Japan A photo posted by Okinawa Hai (@okinawa_hai) on May 17, 2016 at 3:06pm PDT Follow us on Instagram: @Okinawa_Hai
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