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Camp Foster – Okinawa Installation Overview
We will be publishing base reviews of all US Military Installations on Okinawa over the course of the rest of this year. Many thanks to Anthony for taking on this time-intensive and incredibly helpful...
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Café Mofgmona
CONTRIBUTED BY LIZ MCGINNIS Café Mofgmona is a hidden gem in Ginowan. My husband and I decided to search for a new lunch place. We were feeling adventurous and decided to drive around. We came across...
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Lierre Blanc
CONTRIBUTED BY: BETHANY BRONSON It was my 30th birthday. I told my husband that I wanted him to surprise me with where we went to dinner because for my birthday I didn’t want to have to be decisive....
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Karen Taiwan Bistro
CONTRIBUTED BY EMILY BUREK Last year I took a trip to Taiwan and tried xiao long bao for the first time. Xiao long bao is a steamed dumpling that is filled with hot broth and usually a mixture of meat...
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Getsuen Hanten Chinese
CONTRIBUTED BY ALLI MARTIN We LOVE Chinese food. Eat in, take out, it doesn’t matter. When we were introduced to Getsuen Hanten by some friends, we were hooked. Not only is it across the street from...
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Cafe Buho
CONTRIBUTED BY SHANNON R. While driving aimlessly though the winding streets of Okinawa, we stumbled upon this awesome little café. There is a park directly across the street with several parking...
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Palmetto Cafe
CONTRIBUTED BY C.S. I think this is one of my favorite cafes on island. It’s not too far from Araha beach, but it’s just far enough to feel like you have gotten away from the crowd. Nestled between...
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Educare Montessori International Preschool
For all you parents looking for a preschool that suits your kids, we’re hoping to add a little something to aid in your search. Parents of children who attend various preschools on island have filled...
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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,...
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Marine 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...
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Koru 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...
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Bali 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,...
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On-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...
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Ramen 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...
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Kastahamandap: 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...
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Getting 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...
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Re: 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...
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Alice 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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