Time to Escape?
Thinking of a trip out of Okinawa? We’ve rounded up the latest travel news and tips. Now that the new international terminal is open, flying internationally from Naha is now a much more pleasant experience. There’s also a wider choice than ever, with more low cost...
Yaedake Bakery
Freshly baked REAL bread on a mountain! If you’re committed to eating healthily while in Okinawa or maybe that New Years’ resolution is still holding firm, then finding good quality food with known ingredients can be something of a challenge in Okinawa....
Explore the North
Springtime in Okinawa provides plenty of temperate weather, perfect for getting outside and exploring. The northern side of Okinawa offers much to see and do, from outdoor parks to cute cafés and restaurants. Check out our list of favorite places to visit on the...
Fuu Cafe
Although not a patch on the pace of life on the mainland and back home, sometimes central Okinawa can get a bit overwhelming, the crush of 58 during rush hour and seemingly more and more concrete buildings every day. If this sounds familiar then taking a...
Quick Trip: Kyoto
Japan’s old capital city merges urban modernity and traditional beauty Traveling from Okinawa to Kyoto has become more affordabe than ever, thanks to Peach Airlines. You can easily find round trip tickets to Kansai Airport in Osaka, the closest international airport...
Okinawa Life Coaching
Okinawa Life Coaching private and confidential life coaching to help with many of life’s challenges. They have monthly plans available as well as an interpreter for Japanese speakers. View the cards below for more info or visit their website using the...
C and C Moving
C and C Okinawa Moving company offers a complete moving service, whether it’s a full home move or single pieces of furniture move and delivery. They can also recycle unwanted furniture. Check out their website for full details of their services. They’re a...
April 2014 Dive Report
The weather is warming up and the dive season in Okinawa is about to get into full swing. It’s time to clean the dust off that dive gear and get back in the water. For those of us that have been braving the chilly winter waters of Okinawa it’s time to put those hoods...
Ryukyu Glass Craft Factory
Admire gorgeous glass and make your own piece you can take home! Ryukyu glass making is a relatively new Okinawan craft compared to bingata dying and ceramics. Around the start of the 20th century, Okinawan craftsmen began making practical, colorless glass...
How Sweet! Candy in Okinawa
Once February and March roll around, we tend to forget all those rigid resolutions we set for ourselves in January, and start getting realistic. Hey, we’re all for good nutrition, but sometimes you just have to splurge. What better way to indulge yourself than trying...
360 Grille (Closed)
This business has now closed. The review is kept here for archival Enjoy vistas of Okinawa as you eat–kangaroo? Sitting eight floors up, where Blueberry Café once was, 360 Grille has an unparalleled atmosphere. It’s circular layout guarantees almost every seat a...
Humpbacks & Hammerheads Are Here – February 2014 Dive Report
February brings the giants of the Pacific into Okinawan waters. Humpback whale season is in full swing with mothers and calves frolicking in the waters of the Keramas and surrounding islands of Okinawa. These gentle giants will be gracing our waters for the next two...
Ha Ha Ha Cupcakes (Closed)
This business has now closed. The review is kept here for archival Pretty cupcakes in a petite shop. But how do they taste? Read on! Okinawa’s commercial landscape is dotted with neighborhood bakeries and patisseries, offering an array of beautifully...
Top 5 Naha Shopping Spots
‘Tis the season for gift giving, holiday parties, and thankfully, cooler temperatures. It’s also the perfect time to take a day trip and explore the island. Why not do some sight seeing and cross off a few names from your holiday shopping list? We’ve selected the top...
New Naha Airport International Terminal Open
If you've used the International terminal in Naha before you'll be breating a big sigh of relief that the new terminal is now open and you no longer have to tolerate the cramped conditions of the previous shed. The new terminal is located to the right of the old one a...
This Week on Oki: March 8-15
Cherry blossom season may be over, but there are still plenty of flower festivals on Okinawa to enjoy. Don't miss the azaleas in bloom in Higashi Village. The Higashi Azalea Festival runs Mar 1-23 from 9 am to 6 pm at Higashi Azalea Park. Entrance is ¥300, but be sure...
Derby Girls
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a part of derby? Actually, you do. There’s a saying in the roller derby world: “Give your wife her life back. Let her join roller derby.” Roller derby, an all-women, full-contact sport on roller skates, has claimed the hearts of...
Marugame Seimen Udon Restaurant
These udon are the newest to appear on Highway 58. With their generous seating, tasty noodles and tempura, and great value, we think they’ll last a while. It’d be hard to find noodles thicker than udon–any larger, and you’d have a hard time fitting them in...
Ramen Kameya
Tomato ramen and sushi distinguish this restaurant from typical ramen shops–but how does it measure up? Spend enough time going out to eat in Okinawa, and you’ll start to notice how fiercely local restaurants compete for customers’ patronage. This is true...
In The Mood for Noodles
Second in popularity only to white rice, Japanese noodles are versatile enough to take on other ingredients’ flavors, and to stand out as a main course. But what’s the difference between ramen and udon? Soba and yakisoba? We break down five different, delicious noodle...
