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The Villa Paradiso – Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Editor’s Note: This is one of several hotels Marie visited in Vietnam and Cambodia. Click here to read her full itinerary. CONTRIBUTED BY MARIE LEWIS The Villa Paradiso is a boutique hotel where we...
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Matsuda Mēgā Gama Cave Tour
CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELLE CAMINA When we think of caves on Okinawa, most of us are familiar with the Gyokusendo Cave of Okinawa World in Nanjō-shi, situated along the island’s southeastern tip. However,...
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Rollup! (Burritos)
CONTRIBUTED BY KYLE Burrito lovers rejoice! If you are anything like me, one of the main food items you miss from the States is good burritos, or more specifically Qdoba and/or Chipotle. A large...
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Nago Castle Park
CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA Ground zero during cherry blossom season, this majestic 71.1 hectare park sits high above the urban skyline on Mt. Nago. Once the residence of the great Nago Aji, the...
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2 Jerks Caribbean Restaurant
CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O’DRISCOLL From 2 Jerks’ Facebook Page A few weeks ago, I participated in the NIOSC Amazing Race with my husband, Mark, and our friends, John and Alisha. One of the destinations...
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Tree Lodge – Mondulkiri, Cambodia
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 Tree Lodge was our base from which to...
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Art by Soyama Naoyuki
CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZA GROFF Several weeks ago, I went to Kokusai Street in Naha with some friends. We stumbled upon an art exhibition featuring a Japanese calligraphy artist by the name of Soyamax, or...
View ArticleI Love This About Okinawa: Ichi (Part 1)
Years ago, when Okinawa Hai had just a few readers and was getting its footing, we took an introspective look at the things we love about this tiny island, especially the details that might go...
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2015 Okinawa Hai Calendar – February
The 2015 calendar was available for purchase in November and December of 2014. This was February’s page. Civic Park Photo credit: Candace Castor Candace Castor Photography “A gentle maiko Dancing in...
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February 2015 Local Events Calendar
CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Many, many thanks to Kacey for putting this calendar of events around Okinawa together for us! February 1st Nago Cherry Blossom Festival 53rd annual cherry blossom festival....
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Matsuda Mēgā Gama Cave and Remains Tour
CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELLE CAMINA The Mēgā Gama Cave and Remains Tour differs from the Mēgā Gama Cave Tour in the sense that the former does not require you to dress in a hardhat and jumpsuit to view the...
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Bingata Kijimuna
CONTRIBUTED BY JULIE WOOLERY Bingata is a form of painting on fabric that uses stencil patterns and multiple colors of paint. It has been part of Ryukyu history for 500 years. Once you know what...
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Navutu Dreams Resort & Spa – Siem Reap, Cambodia
Editor’s Note: This is one of several hotels Marie visited in Vietnam and Cambodia. Click here to read her full itinerary. CONTRIBUTED BY MARIE LEWIS Photo from Navutu Dreams website Navutu Dreams...
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Vanilla Rose
CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZA GROFF Are you looking for something to make you feel a little sassy in the bedroom, or even just style up your workout gear? Check out Vanilla Rose Lingerie shop in American...
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I Love This About Okinawa: Ni (Part 2)
Years ago, when Okinawa Hai had just a few readers and was getting its footing, we took an introspective look at the things we love about this tiny island, especially the details that might go...
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Napoli Pizzeria Bar
CONTRIBUTED BY ANNA WISHERD Menu – click to enlarge Since moving on island this past August, we have been in search of a pizza joint that serves delicious food and made fresh to order. A neighbor...
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Akebono Ramen Oroku
CONTRIBUTED BY ALLI M. If you find yourself down in Naha and don’t have an idea of where to stop and eat, you can try Akebono Ramen. I think this is a place where the local businessmen come to grab a...
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Okinawa Food Flea
CONTRIBUTED BY KASSIE O’DRISCOLL Okinawa Food Flea is a festival held about every other month in Chatan that had me hooked from the very beginning. Back in July 2014, I heard about the very first...
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Bacchus Flower Shop
CONTRIBUTED BY ELIZA GROFF Bacchus: Greek God of wine and revelry; the Roman name for Dionysus, god of wine and lively social gatherings. It’s also the name of my favorite local flower shop. Rare and...
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I Love This About Okinawa: San (Part 3)
Years ago, when Okinawa Hai had just a few readers and was getting its footing, we took an introspective look at the things we love about this tiny island, especially the details that might go...
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