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...
YOHO Okinawa!
YOHO-ho! And a bottle of honey--Local shop offers sweet selections. Humans’ use of honey for medicinal reasons dates back thousands of years. Egyptians used it to dress wounds and embalm bodies. Today, there are lots of claims that honey can do much more, from...
Okinawa and its Rich Music Diversity
The islands of Okinawa are known for their natural beauty and people, as well as the harmonic sounds the people create in their lives. One thing you can find in Okinawa is the rich diversity of things, be it in nature, or in the people you meet in the streets. Okinawa...
Kami Sushi
L.A. style sushi and more make this American Village restaurant a hot spot. Few sushi restaurants in Okinawa rival Kami Sushi’s customer service, atmosphere, and most importantly, variety of delicious menu items, including sushi rolls. The rolls are quite...
Market Fresh – Okinawan Farmers’ Markets
Fresh fruit and vegetables are not only good for your health, they’re also much tastier than canned and frozen varieties. But in Okinawa, shopping for produce can be costly and frustrating. Not to worry—we’ve found 6 of the many farmers markets on island, offering...
Nashville Country Club
The Place To Get Yer Country On! Nashville Country Bar has reopened in Chatan under new management! It’s located in Kitamae, Chatan close to Camp Foster’s Commissary gate. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 18:00 to 00:00 (later at weekends) to get you in a...
Kan Nichi Kan
You don’t have to travel off island to taste Korean cuisine—Okinawa has Korean barbecue and a few homestyle Korean restaurants to check out. Kan Nichi Kan in Awase blends the barbecue-at-your-table experience with some authentic dishes, at a slightly...
Ishiken Housing
We are ready at Ishiken Housing to find your ideal Okinawa home. We have got a wide variety of Okinawa Houses, Homes and Duplexes available to rent all over the island. Please search our website, drop by our office or contact us soon! Opening Hours MONDAY...
S.O.S – Save on Seoul!
Looking for a quick getaway off island? Seoul is a cultural hotspot for sightseeing, tasty cuisine, and of course, incredible shopping. Here are 13 insider tips to help you save money and sanity in the South Korean capital. 13 tips to make the most of your trip What...
Okinawa Web Design
Okinawa Web Design Co. are experts at getting your business online at a price you can afford. They're different because they take the time to understand your requirements, that way they deliver a website or piece of development work that you want. Sounds simple right,...
Climax Coffee Review
With reasonable prices and a large menu selection of drinks and tasty food, Climax gives that other famous coffee shop a run for its money. The Japanese café chain Climax Coffee has been serving Okinawa since 2007, and with its focus on atmosphere and...
Pour House Bar & Grill
The Pour House Bar & Grill is the kind of bar you instantly feel at home the minute you walk through the door. It could be the friendly staff or maybe it’s the oak casks sitting on the bar or the smell of freshly cooked favorites wafting from the...
Ink 8 Board Tattoo
Ink 8 Board Tattoo is Okinawa’s leading destination for customized tattoos, specializing in Water Color, Black and Grey, Fine Line, Realism, Abstract, Pointillism, and is the only shop in Okinawa that offers UV Black light ink! Artist and entrepreneur,...
This Week in Oki: Dec 28, 2013 — Jan 3, 2014
Just because it’s winter in Okinawa, doesn’t mean you can’t get out and enjoy all the festivals and year-end celebrations! Here are a few things happening on island this week: If you love nature and haven’t yet been to the Tropical Dream Center at Ocean Expo Park,...
This Week in Oki (Dec 12-19, 2013)
Finding it hard to get in the Christmas spirit on this subtropical island? Do you miss driving around neighborhoods to look at the different houses decorated with Christmas lights? Then be sure to visit the Itoman Peaceful Illumination festival, happening at Peace...
American Chamber of Commerce
The American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1953 and has over 100 members from the American and Okinawan business communities. Opening Hours Mon - Sun:None
