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Miyagi – Ikei Island Bridge Jump
CONTRIBUTED BY CAPTAIN IAN WARNING: Don’t jump if you don’t want to! Peer pressure is only good in times of Love and Safety. If you are above the age of 13, don’t give into peer pressure! And if you...
View ArticlePhoto Of The Week: Salty Shisa
Working hard, making salt! #Shisa #Okinawa #OkinawaHai #DailyOki #Gala #Salt #Factory #Yomitan #Japan A photo posted by Okinawa Hai (@okinawa_hai) on Aug 10, 2016 at 3:46pm PDT Follow us on Instagram:...
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On-Base Housing: Foster, Sada
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who are curious about the different options for living on Okinawa, readers...
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Yoron Island Getaway
Editor’s Note: Yoron Island was originally written about here on Okinawa Hai on June 5, 2009; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The post below is an updated take on this...
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September 2016 Local Events Calendar
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Here you’ll find a list of local events for the month of September. Events on the island are constantly being created and changed, so please make sure to use the contact info...
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2016 Okinawa Hai Calendar – September
The 2016 calendar was available to purchase in the last months of 2015 and the first months of 2016. This photo on September’s page was taken at Okuma. Photo Credit: Pamela Oliveras
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Dragon Palace Arcade, Mihama
CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY American Village in Mihama is a well-known and popular spot for tourists and locals alike. Most go for the food, fashion, and entertainment. However, American Village is...
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Green Mama Cafe
CONTRIBUTED BY NAOMI K. Tucked in the suburbs of Tengan, very close to Camp Courtney, you can find an adorable lunch spot down some narrow roads. Luckily they have a dirt parking field next door...
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Shakes at The Shack
CONTRIBUTED BY GRACE KEIRN Ever just crave a milkshake? Of course you do. Well let me tell you about something you’ve been missing out on all your life. Amazing, overboard, delicious and gourmet...
View ArticlePhoto Of The Week: Sunset Views
Sunset views #Okinawa #OkinawaHai #DailyOki #IslandLife #Sunset #AmericanVillage #Mihama #Japan A photo posted by Okinawa Hai (@okinawa_hai) on Aug 16, 2016 at 6:13pm PDT Follow us on Instagram:...
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Club SEGA Arcade, Mihama
CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY American Village in Mihama is a popular tourist hotspot just off Highway 58. It’s home to many restaurants, shops, and entertainment establishments, including two arcades....
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The Cheese Guy In Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY JARED DAYOUB Sometimes, the best part of traveling the world is finding comforting reminders of home. I recently returned from leave where I spent time visiting family in Traverse City,...
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Ramen 7 麺屋セブン (Hachiren # 2!)
CONTRIBUTED BY CAPTAIN IAN Have any of you been to the ramen shop called Hachiren on 58, just north of Highway 12 on the left hand side, next door to a scuba shop and a local food market? The one...
View ArticlePhoto Of The Week: The Crabbiest Crab
The Crabbiest Crab! #OkinawaHai #Okinawa #Itoman #Japan #DailyOki #IslandLife #Crabs #FishMarket A photo posted by Okinawa Hai (@okinawa_hai) on Jun 26, 2016 at 6:02pm PDT Follow us on Instagram:...
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Respect for the Aged Day & Autumnal Equinox Day
Keiro no hi is celebrated on the third Monday of September; this year it falls on September 19th; Shubun no hi is on Thursday, September 22nd. This post was originally published on September 18, 2009...
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Kastahamandap: Nepalese Spice Kitchen
Editor’s Note: Kastahamandap Nepal Spice Kitchen was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on April 29, 2009; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The post below is an updated take on...
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Newport Sushi
Editor’s Note: Newport Sushi was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on March 23, 2001; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The post below is an updated take on this attraction,...
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Stroller Warriors 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 below is an updated take on this attraction,...
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Visiting Shrines & Temples in Japan
CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY The two biggest religions in Japan are Shinto and Buddhism. The former’s place of worship is a shrine; the latter a temple. Whilst these two religions vary somewhat in...
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Breeze Cafe Sea Glass
CONTRIBUTED BY BRANDI JAKUBOWICZ When you think of a ball park, donuts may not be the first thing that come to mind. However, if you find yourself walking on the seawall and want a little treat you...
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