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A Danian Cafe: Soup Curry
CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O’DRISCOLL You guys, I have to tell you about this love affair of mine. It’s with soup curry and, recently, I found a new restaurant that I really enjoy! I first heard about soup...
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Trekking in Chiang Mai, Thailand
CONTRIBUTED BY MINDY MORRIS Trekking is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. Here is a play-by-play of one of the best (and most difficult) treks that we went on in Chiang Mai,...
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Vietnam & Cambodia 17-Day Itinerary
CONTRIBUTED BY MARIE LEWIS With only a few months left in Okinawa, my husband and I did not want to leave without visiting Vietnam and Cambodia. I spent hours upon hours scouring Trip Advisor and also...
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Oriental Place
CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O’DRISCOLL Oriental Place, located on highway 23, is a Chinese antique furniture store that you must visit while living in Okinawa! Yuki, the owner, goes on the buying trips...
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Uken Beach
CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZA GROFF Are you a fisherman? A camper? A white sand sun-bathing fanatic? Uken Beach near Camp Courtney is a paradise for all of the above people. Some time ago, Uken beach had a...
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January 2015 Okinawa Events Calendar
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Many, many thanks to Kacey for putting this calendar of events around Okinawa together for us! January 2015 Local Events January 1st First Sunrise at Nakagusuku Castle Ruins...
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Welcome to 2015
And then, 2015. Bam. It’s cliche, I know, but where in the world did 2014 go? How is it possible that we’re already in the year Marty McFly traveled forward to in Doc Brown’s DeLorean? (Have I just...
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Bari Bari Taco Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY JASON ANNIS What was once a traditional Okinawan Tea House has been transformed into a charming restaurant called Bari Bari. For something that just opened up in late October 2014, it...
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Retention Boards: The Verdict
In June 2014 we published a post by an anonymous writer about her experience with military retention boards, and waiting to hear about her family’s future with the military. Today we offer you a...
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Run Oki Clothing Store
CONTRIBUTED BY LAURA SNELL You may have seen the shirts and sweatshirts around town; the Run Oki logo is so distinct and eye-catching. I remember seeing one and trying to figure out what it was (I...
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The Rex Hotel Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Editor’s Note: This is one of several hotels/lodges Marie visited in Vietnam and Cambodia. Click here to read her full itinerary. CONTRIBUTED BY MARIE LEWIS We stayed at the Rex Hotel in Ho Chi Minh...
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Yomitan Pottery Village (Yachimun No Sato)
CONTRIBUTED BY MINDY MORRIS This adorable little village is comprised of a series of small houses, kilns and shops that sprawl over a small hill in Yomitan, just north of Kadena Air Base. Upon...
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2015 Okinawa Hai Calendar – January
The 2015 calendar was available for purchase in November and December of 2014; as of January 12th we have officially SOLD OUT of all our inventory for this year. This was January’s page: Murasaki Mura...
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Hamahiga Food Café
CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZA GROFF If you find yourself on Hamahiga for a day of kayaking, kite surfing, or other adventures, I recommend that you splurge and spend 500 yen on Okinawa soba from this local...
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Sueyoshi Koen (Park)
CONTRIBUTED BY QUENTIN RICHARDSON Sueyoshi Koen is a large park along the southern edge of Urasoe and the northern edge of Naha. It provides a large space for different types of activities, but...
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Victoria Nui Sam Lodge – Chau Doc, Vietnam
Editor’s Note: This is one of several hotels/lodges Marie visited in Vietnam and Cambodia. Click here to read her full itinerary. CONTRIBUTED BY MARIE LEWIS After leaving the Rex Hotel in Saigon, we...
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Paanilani: Hawaiian Pancake House
CONTRIBUTED BY LAURA SNELL I’ve never had so many pancakes as I have here in Okinawa. I’m used to the ones at Coffee Casa, small perfect sized pancakes that don’t leave you super full. The experience...
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C&C Breakfast
CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O’DRISCOLL A few weekends ago, I was finally able to indulge in some delicious breakfast food at C&C Breakfast. It was my sister-in-law’s birthday and we wanted to go explore....
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Eagle Hardware
Editor’s Note: An article about Eagle hardware was originally published on Okinawa Hai on January 20, 2008; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The post below is an updated take on...
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Café Natura (aka Natura Okicafé – Near Torii Station)
CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZA GROFF Okinawa Hai has long had a write-up on Café Natura near Camp Foster Legion Gate, but there is another Café Natura worth a visit much nearer to Torii Station. This Café Natura...
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