Plaza House Shopping Center: A Sweet Little Gem
If you read our June 2015 Total Okinawa magazine issue, you’ll be all too aware of the fabulous new Aeon mall and all it’s delights. Whilst I’m certainly not trying to knock the wind out of it’s sails, let me tell you about another shopping centre, which...
Star Housing
Star Housing is a new housing agency based in Kamisedo, Chatan. They have a range of properties available around Okinawa City and Chatan to rent. They have properties available to view on their website. Opening Hours MONDAY - SUNDAY : Coming Soon Japan,...
Total You – Discover Your Uniqueness!
Often times society dictates to numerous people and by default, defines who they become. I believe that we are here, in this period and place, for a reason. You may wonder why it is obligatory to be unique. A purpose is that which we alone can fulfil. For this reason,...
Say Hello to Summer!
If you've been in Okinawa a while you no doubt have a favorite or local beach hang out, but this issue we went looking for some hidden gems and beach ideas you may have missed. We also took a look at some water sports ideas; there's more on Okinawa than just scuba...
Dive Update
Summer dive season is in full swing in Okinawa. Boat dives are running daily, the seawalls and other areas are packed with divers entering from shore and the late sunsets make those after work dives that much better. Water temperatures have warmed up to the point...
Summer 2015 Dive Report
The summer diving season is coming to a close in Okinawa and that means some of the best diving of the year is upon us. The cooler fall months allow for more comfortable shore dives with cooler temps on those hikes to the site while water temperatures are still warm...
Subwing Cafe (Closed)
This business has now closed. The review is kept here for archival. Sometimes a man just wants a sandwich. It’s an indisputable fact of life. Recently I found myself in dire need of a sandwich; not just any sandwich would do though. I wasn’t looking for...
Grand Blue
Italian Restaurant with a view! Grand Blue is set on a hill close to the EM Costa Vista hotel and has a view over Chatan down to the sea, inside a single house. It bills itself as the “Million Dollar View Trattoria” so how does it measure up? We visited at...
Total You! Make The Most of Oki!
Throughout my career, I've worked with women and girls across America to strengthen their self-confidence, I’ve had the honor of being employed as the first Life Coach to work at an HBCU (historically black college University), I’ve chaired county and city boards, I...
How Do I Love Thee?
Love in Japan "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." So starts the famous sonnet by English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The West is well-known for expressing romantic love in overt ways, in poetry, visual art, and more recently, films and television. Japan,...
CC’s Chicken & Waffles
CC’s Chicken & Waffles – The latest unique and delicious addition to Sunabe’s restaurants We always like to see new restaurants that introduce unique flavours and products to Okinawa and CC’s Chicken & Waffles certainly fits the bill. They’re...
Tanbo Festa
Check out the 7th annual Kin town Tanbo festa coming on 5th July in Kin Town. Great fun for the kids!
Asian Dining Bar A-Danny
Indian food is plentiful here on Okinawa, so why A Danny? What makes them stand out amongst their competitors? Allow me to explain. Despite the curious name, A Danny is probably my favourite Indian restaurant on island. I’m a big lover of Indian cuisine,...
Hilton Hotel Shinka Lunch Buffet
Get the royal treatment and all you can eat, too! The lunch buffet is on the first floor, just to the left of the entrance. We were seated right in front of the window with a stunning view of the Chatan harbor. The buffet itself is so big that the...
Western World Bar & Grill (Closed)
This business has now closed. The review is kept here for archival Western World is now open on Friday & Saturday from 6pm. Friday features Salsa night with a $5 cover including one free drink for ladies and Saturday is Country night with the same...
Sparkle Clean
Sparkle Clean is Okinawa’s premiere professional commercial and residential cleaning service. Sparkle Clean focuses on quality and customer service. Services include: – House Keeping, Janitorial, PCS/Move-Out – Carpet, Furniture & Mattress Steam...
Time to Dive!
The dive season is now in full swing in Okinawa. The calm, warm days of summer are here! It's time to put the thick wetsuits away and enjoy the sun and warm water. The summer months bring the warm southerly breezes and calm waters that all divers look forward to all...
Back to School… Adult Education in Okinawa
If you’re finding yourself with some time on your hands in Okinawa having done all the tourist attractions, why not spend some time exercising your brain with some adult education. Just because you’re in Okinawa it doesn’t mean your options are limited. We’ve rounded...
DoCoMo Chatan
NTT docomo has many shops all over Okinawa and you can often find English speakers in locations around the center of the island and close to bases. If you’re looking for a cell phone in Okinawa then the one we recommend is located on Highway 58 opposite...
Warm Waters Are Coming…
The dive season continues to move on in Okinawa. The last few months has seen dives with hammerhead sharks and exploration of the underwater ruins of Yonaguni along with snorkeling trips with whales in the waters surrounding Okinawa. The 2015 dive year is just...
