Ishigaki Part 2 – The Attack of the Squirrel Monkeys
Ishigaki is legendary for its wonderful beaches and water activities but let’s not forget the other side of the island which has a cultural and rich historical background. During our trip, one of our stops was to the Uganzaki lighthouse which as most lighthouses are,...
Ishigaki Part 1– The Legend of the Ishigaki Wagyu Beef
NOTE - Steakhouse Jan Jan has been reported as being closed. Please check before you go. In the land of the steaks, the man with the Ishigaki Wagyu beef is king. I’m sure we’ve all seen it before. Somewhere on the last bottom part of the menu where we don’t allow...
Lierre Blanc (Closed)
This business has now closed. The review is kept here for archival Perfect spot to celebrate a special occasion. Nestled in the hills of Chatan, overlooking the sparkling turquoise-blue Okinawan water, is the delightful restaurant Lierre Blanc. Finding...
Hiji Falls
Usually getting to a waterfall requires some serious trekking up a river or scrambling over rocks. But thankfully, nestled in the lush green forests of Kunigami lies a beautiful waterfall that is safe and accessible, even for families with small children....
Oki Corp
With 19 years experience as a Century 21 Broker in Las Vegas you can be sure that Lieko from Oki Corp knows what the customer is looking for. Coming from the US market, Leiko Arakaki understands your needs, desires and expectations. She will help you navigate and...
Manzamo
Okinawa’s iconic ‘elephant nose’ rock formation, known as Manzamo, is part of the Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park, and a popular spot for picture taking, particularly at sunset. Located in Onna Village on the west coast of the island, Manzamo is located atop a...
Kunnatou Mozuku Soba
Kunnatou, located just before the bridge that connects you to the tiny, picturesque island of Oujima, is a soba shop that specialises in a quintessential Okinawa ingredient – mozuku. This type of seaweed is farmed in Okinawa’s pristine waters, and Kunnatou...
East Gate Junk Yard
Need to junk your car? East Gate Junk will buy your junk car for cash and even pick it up for you! Check out the website (link on the left) for a request form and further info. From East Gate: The amount we pay for your car is based on the daily rate for...
Join Japan’s Print Club!
Purinto Kurabu, or Purikura for short, is a hugely popular activity, especially amongst High school aged girls. But what is it? And why would something aimed at teens be fun for just about anyone? Allow me to impart some Purikura-based wisdom. What...
Naminoue Beach
On the surface, Naminoue Beach may not seem to have a lot going for it, especially compared to other long stretches of pristine sand further north on the island’s long coastline. It’s in the city, right behind the beach is a string of seedy love hotels, in front of...
AmerAsian School
AmerAsian School in Okinawa is approved by the local Board of Education. The students register with local public schools. We report students’ attendance and academic record to their registered public schools. The school year starts in April and ends in...
Soup Soup
Soup so nice, they named it twice! This is certainly the case for this restaurant hidden in the 2nd floor of a furniture store. Whether you are just feeling lazy to move your jaw, or have the sniffles, or just want to try something new, Soup Soup is the...
Blue Seal
Double Dip Day at Blue Seal Mark your calendars! The 10th and the 20th of every month is ice cream day! All day is Double Dip Day at Blue Seal! Three scoops of your favorite ice creams for the price of one! Foremost Blue Seal is a Japanese ice cream chain...
Cape Hedo
It’s the literal end of the line – the most northern tip of Okinawa, with stunning ocean views and incredible natural beauty, surrounded by nothing but green in this remote part of the island. It may take a long time to get there, even using the...
Shurijo Castle
Experience the history of the Ryukyu kingdom Whether you live in Okinawa or pass through on your travels, you want to soak everything in. You can take hours, days and weeks to take in this stunning island and still not have seen everything. Even long term...
Al’s Place – Closed
This business has now been closed, it’s kept here for archival only. One of the things we really love about Okinawa is its diversity. Who knew such a small island had so much to offer? For our readers that love their Harley’s, you’re in for a treat! Al’s...
How to get the most out of visiting shrines and temples
Japan is a country rich in history and culture. A lot of this has centred around the two main religions; Buddhism and Shintoism. Okinawa is no exception. It is littered with both shrines (Shinto) and temples (Buddhist), both big and small. Want to get the...
Toma’s Garage
Toma’s Garage offers a variety of services from their garage in Noborikawa. They have over 45 years of experience. Among their services are: JCI Services Annual Inspections Repair Oil Change Towing Service Junking & Deregistration Body Repair & Paint Scratch...
Magna Magna Pizza
It’s hard not to like pizza, especially authentic Neapolitan pizza. That’s exactly what I found at Magna Magna. You could easily miss this place or mistake it for something else. It’s a quaint little log cabin lurking at the back end of the EM Wellness...
Kakazu Ridge
Okinawa has many World War II history spots and one location you should definitely check out is the famous ridge of Kakazu, which lies in-between Ginowan and Urasoe. The hill is located in a small park dedicated to peace. There are playgrounds, a nice...
