International Speed Dating
November 22nd at 19:30 Looking for a date? Check out the international speed dating event coming up at Club Xcentric in Chatan. Info on the poster or link.
October 2013 Dive Report – Calmer Waters
As typhoon season starts to wrap up, we return to calmer waters for the next few months, while the water is still warm and the diving is some of the best seen in Okinawa year round. October and November usually give us calm seas to enjoy diving before the colder...
Dynasty Housing
Dynasty Housing have a wide range of properties available including close to Kadena and Camp Foster as well as near Torii Station. They have properties online you can view by using the buttons below. Opening Hours MONDAY - SUNDAY : Coming Soon Japan,...
This Week in Oki (August 20-27, 2013): Obon Festivals & more
Mainland Japan may have celebrated Obon last week, but the celebrations have just begun here in Okinawa, with lots of street eisa performances happening nightly in neighborhoods all across the island. Be sure to check out one of the most famous areas for eisa...
Sbarro American Village
Sbarro is a relatively new addition to the restaurant scene in American Village. Located on the 2nd floor of the Carnival Park building (the one with the ferris wheel on top) it’s open from 11am to 11pm seven days a week. When you walk in you’re greeted by...
New Little Cactus Bagel Shop in Sunabe
Cactus Eatrip has opened a "Little Cactus" bagel shop in Sunabe along the seawall. Now you've got two shops to grab your fresh bagel fix! Bagels in both locations are made fresh daily so you're guaranteed a delicious savory or sweet bagel. Check out the flyer below...
This week in Oki: (8/7-8/13) Bullfights, Haunted Houses, and more Summer Festivals!
Hagoromo Festival in Ginowan If you didn't make it to any of the summer or eisa festivals last weekend, don't fret: there's still the Hagoromo Festival in Ginowan this weekend. It features over 300 participants in traditional dress, with lots of drum performances,...
Tropical Beach
Tropical beach is located next to the Ginowan convention center. Alongside is a large park. Plenty of picnic tables plus other beach equipment to rent. Opening Hours Mon - Sun : 09:00 to 19:00
August 2013 Dive Report
The Water’s Warm The diving season is in full swing on Okinawa – the water is warm and full of adventure seekers and fish watchers. As the sea life is in abundance, also be on the lookout for the more dangerous types of critters such as the box jelly fish which is not...
This week in Oki (7/30–8/6): Natsu Matsuri and Eisa!
The beginning of August kicks off several summer festivals, called Natsu Matsuri, in Japan. Okinawa adds its own flavor to this tradition with choreographed eisa drumming performances. Here are a few of them happening this weekend: Tens of thousands attend the free...
King Furniture Sale
King furniture has a summer sale on with 10% off antique style furniture. If you're looking for some new furniture for your home or are about to PCS and want to take something back home then check it out. Website at www.kingfurnitureokinawa.com with much more...
Check out the Kijimuna Festa this week!
Check out the Kijimuna Festa, going on this week, through July 28! The Kijimuna Festa is an international performing arts festival held in Okinawa City. Tailored specifically for children, it features plays, puppet shows, film screenings and more from Japan and around...
100 Yen Store Makeover
Daiso, owner of the 1oo Yen shops with the green and yellow signs, has revamped its huge store in Ginowan, in the plaza with Uniqlo. Its pink decor and removal of the "100 Yen" sign reflect its move toward something a little fancier, which also means they can offer...
REALLY Fresh Eda Mame
Sure, you've probably tried eda mame, those green soybean pods, at your local sushi restaurant. Maybe you've even bought a frozen package, boiled and salted them yourself, before munching away. But have you ever bought them still on the branch? We found these...
Tapioca World
Since this review as written, Tapioca world in American village has now closed. Thanks to our commenters for pointing out the following two locations still in Okinawa: Haebaru Jusco & and Nago Jusco 40 kinds of crepes and 39 different bubble tea drinks...
United Housing
United Housing are located in Chatan on Router 23, a few minutes from Kadena. They have properties across Okinawa including Okinawa City, Yomitan, Ginowan and Chatan. Opening Hours MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:00 am - 6:00 pm SUNDAY : NONE
June 2013 Dive Report
Summer Diving As the summer kicks into full swing the diving just keeps getting better. The warm waters of the summer bring lots of marine life to Okinawa and the surrounding islands. The summer weather also allows for plenty of diving opportunities. As the beach...
Okinawa Counseling
As developmental behavior counsellors/therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in...
Nitori
Nitori now has three stores in Okinawa. It’s been compared to the Swedish giant Ikea and is perfect for picking up household goods for any room in the house as well as bigger items of furniture. Now located on Highway 58 a few minutes from Camp Foster....
April 2013 Dive Report
Spring is just around the corner and the dive season is about to really get rolling. Time to shake the dust off your dive gear and get wet. A quick equipment check before getting in is required. Inflate your BC, make sure it holds air and the inflator is not sticking....
