Gajiro Ramen and Vintage Shop
CONTRIBUTED BY MORGAN GARCIA I’ve been visiting this unique little ramen shop for several years now, and have decided that it is finally time to introduce it to the readers of Okinawa Hai. The owner,...
View ArticleMarine Gift Shop, Camp Foster
CONTRIBUTED BY LOUISE DUPUY The Marine Gift shop is a short walk from Camp Foster’s movie theatre. Not sure what a Marine gift shop stocks? Allow me to help you out! So what do they sell? An amazing...
View ArticleKoru Piki: Rock-Climbing Gym
CONTRIBUTED BY JASON ANNIS A brand new rock climbing gym opened up on June 5th, 2016 in Ginowan that is just a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute drive from the Camp Foster commissary gate. Inside you will...
View ArticleBali Noon Bali Moon
CONTRIBUTED BY ALLI M. If you have ever to been to Bali, you will know the local cuisine is delicious! The dishes are similar to other southeast Asian foods, with selections of fried rice and curry,...
View ArticleOn-Base Housing: Foster, Sada
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who are curious about the different options for living on Okinawa, readers...
View ArticleRamen 7 麺屋セブン (Hachiren # 2!)
CONTRIBUTED BY CAPTAIN IAN Have any of you been to the ramen shop called Hachiren on 58, just north of Highway 12 on the left hand side, next door to a scuba shop and a local food market? The one...
View ArticleKastahamandap: Nepalese Spice Kitchen
Editor’s Note: Kastahamandap Nepal Spice Kitchen was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on April 29, 2009; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The post below is an updated take on...
View ArticleGetting a Visitor’s Pass on Camp Foster
CONTRIBUTED BY BRANDI JAKUBOWICZ If your house is anything like mine, it tends to have a little bit of a revolving door in terms of guests. Family and friends that come and go, leaving you to go about...
View ArticleRe: Food Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY KARI FRAZIER Those who have relocated to Okinawa with food sensitivities know first-hand how difficult the transition can be and how hard it is to find safe food! They also realize...
View ArticleAlice Cafe: A Dancer’s Need
CONTRIBUTED BY ANDREA WOOD You would think the name Alice Cafe means you’re going to a place where you meet your friends for lunch in the afternoon. It’s not. It’s actually a store for dancers where...
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