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...
Travel Update
With new routes opening up all the time from Okinawa, we've got an update on where you should be going and who you should be booking with this summer. Peach Airlines has some exciting changes right now. They've just started low cost flights from Okinawa to Hong Kong...
The Scarpetters
Sunny with a definite chance of meatballs! We love new eating experiences and products in Okinawa – you can only have so much ramen, so we were pleased to see a meatball restaurant right next to the seawall. The restaurant actually incorporates a second...
Explore Okinawa’s Sea Life
As the 2015 year diving season starts to get into full swing it's time to get in the water and enjoy the waters of Okinawa. This time of year there are plenty of dives to ensure your skills stay up to date and the sites are amazing. The waters around Okinawa are...
Japanese Classes at YML
YML Japanese Class If you're looking to begin studying Japanese or improve then check out the attachment above for classes at YML in Chatan close to Araha beach.
Akemashite Omedetou! New Year’s Traditions in Japan!
The year 2015 marks, according to eastern or Chinese astrology, the year of the sheep. It's thought to be a time of peace, contentment and creativity, as well as a time to travel, take risks, and appreciate family and friendships. Whether or not you follow eastern...
Total You – Stress Free Zone!
It's so easy to get stressed out these days and especially through the holidays. Small things can irritate us. Okinawa traffic, people parking on the side of a busy street, those 10 last pounds that just won't go away can bring anyone down! It's such a misfortune if...
The Big One! Curry Challenge!
We spotted this challenge to eat 3.8kg of curry at A-Danny Indian restaurant in Chatan. We weren't brave enough to try ourselves but if you are let us know on our Facebook page how you got on! You can get a free meal (or should that be meals) AND 10,000 yen!
Winter Dive Season Is Underway
As another year of diving gets added to the log books, it’s time to start anew in 2015. As the water cools in December and January, it’s time to dig out those 5mm suits and hoods so you can continue to enjoy the waters around Okinawa. The cooler months here allow us...
Total You – Make The Most of Oki!
Living in Okinawa, it’s no surprise that you are surrounded with beautiful sights, gorgeous weather and plenty of culture to take in. Many of us have goals we want to accomplish or improvements we want to make in our lives while living here in Okinawa. Your time is...
Perfect Diving Time!
With the summer season coming to a close and we enter the cooler temperatures of autumn, the diving on Okinawa justs gets better! As the tourist crowds of summer head back to their cubicles in Tokyo and northern Japan we can continue to enjoy the tropical paradise we...
