EAT – Okinawan Delights
Here’s our round up of some of the best that Okinawa has to offer: Soba Okinawa soba is something you just have to try if you visit or live here. What makes Okinawa soba different to mainland dishes is that the noodles in Okinawa are made from wheat flour. In mainland...
Osaka Ohsho Chinese Restaurant
If you’ve visited the San-A shopping center in Chatan or in Ginowan next to Round 1 (the sign is yellow with red triangles), you may have seen Osaka Ohsho, a clean, well-lit Chinese restaurant chain that’s been around for more than 40 years. The friendly...
Ameku Terrace
You’ve never experienced quality tempura if you have yet to go to Ameku Terrace. The chef makes a promise to customers―their tempura is made from the heart, provides happiness in every seasonal dish, and will exceed your expectations. Tempura was...
JayMil
JayMil offer a variety of products for the military both on and off base including Plaques, Engraving, Mounting of medals & ribbons & more. Opening Hours MONDAY - SUNDAY : Coming Soon
Island Terrace
Freshly cooked roast chicken that’ll keep you coming back for more! Island Terrace in Depot Island has a lot going for it. There’s the location in the center of Chatan inside the new shopping mall, as well as an extensive menu of pizza, pasta, meat and...
April 2012 Dive Report – Dive Season’s Coming
The weather is finally warming up and dive season is about to really get rolling. For those looking to get certified or to advance their training so they can enjoy more challenging dives, this season is the time to do it. Remember when choosing your instructor that...
Okinawa Family Storage
Okinawa Family Storage offers humidity controlled storage located in four areas. The units are all typhoon resistant and prices start from 6000 yen a month. Opening Hours Mon-Sun : N/A
Okinawa Taxi Phone Numbers
Our recommended taxi services and phone numbers: Okito Taxi Group On & Off Base: Kadena 937-3100 Camp Foster Area 637-5900 Camp Courtney Area 622-5900 Local & Cell Phone 0120-23-5477
Etiquette – Tips & Tricks February 2012
This month we’ve got some more cut out and keep tips & tricks on how to behave in Japan. Visiting A Home The first thing to remember when visiting somebody’s home is to remove your shoes! Normally your host will provide slippers to wear in their house after you’ve...
Valentine’s in Okinawa – Love On The Rock
Valentine’s day and White day are coming up in February & March. What’s White Day? If you’re new to Okinawa or Japan then you will of course heard of Valentine’s day, but what, you may be asking yourself, is White Day? Traditionally in Japan, Valentine’s day is...
February 2012 Dive Report – Winter Diving? Yep!
Winter is in full swing and that means unique diving opportunities for the aquatically inclined on Okinawa.February & March are the height of humpback season on Okinawa and Reef Encounters is the only dive shop on island that allows you to swim with these majestic...
Etiquette – Tips & Tricks December 2011
Continuing from last month, here’s some more etiquette advice for making living in Japan a bit easier! Eating In the last issue we showed you some of the do’s and dont’s of chopsticks. Here’s some more help on eating in Japan: - It’s polite to say “Itadakimasu” before...
Christmas in Okinawa
Home Away From Home Spending the holiday season in Okinawa? We’ve got some ideas to make it feel more like Christmas. Lights, Camera, Action! Back home you may have spent days if not weeks decorating your house with lights or admiring your neighbour’s handywork. Here...
Yoshida Asian Fusion
If you want to experience fusion cuisine, Yoshida Asian Fusion Dining offers a course menu which will take you around the world, all in one sitting. Chef Akira Miyagi has been the Executive Chef at Yoshida Asian Fusion Dining since they opened in 2008. He...
December 2011 Dive Report – Holiday Diving
The holiday season is here and the dives just keep getting better. As the waters cool around Okinawa larger sea life starts to move into the area. As January comes around we will be seeing the yearly migration of humpback whales in the Keramas and schools of...
Backblaze PC Backup for Okinawa
When we first arrived in Okinawa, we did what everyone else probably does and if we did entertain the idea of backup, it was on a local hard disk. Then it occurred to us that with all the natural events in Japan, earthquakes and typhoons in particular in Okinawa, but...
Moon Ocean Ginowan
Moon Ocean is a brand new resort hotel and residence located in Ginowan close to the harbour and tropical beach. It’s a great location if you feel like some resort pampering without having to travel further North. They also have hotel rooms with kitchens...
AK Kogyo
AK Kogyo offers financing for your dream car or bike in Okinawa. They can work with any dealer or private seller to finance your purchase. With monthly payments and friendly English service, they’re our recommended choice for vehicle or bike financing in...
Johnny’s Car Sales
Johnny’s Used Cars has two locations in Okinawa. One is located just outside Foster’s Legion Gate and the other is opposite Kadena Gate 1. They’re now under NEW MANAGEMENT, so apart from offering a great selection of cars, they’ve got a new team to offer...
Etiquette Top 10 – Tips & Tricks October 2011
Living in Japan can be tough, but learn a few basic rules and life becomes a lot easier! Here’s our rundown of what to do and not to do in Japan. Bowing A lot more complicated than it seems, with rules including the depth and direction of the bow. Most Japanese are...
