by Lauren Lomsdale | Jun 13, 2024 | Vehicles, Moving to Okinawa
Purchasing a new vehicle in Okinawa can be a chore with several steps. But even after you purchase your vehicle there are still several things you’ll have to continue to do for your vehicle while you live here on island which are your Road Tax in Okinawa and JCI...
by Lauren Lomsdale | May 30, 2024 | Emergency Prep, Cell Phones, Moving to Okinawa
Making phone calls is quite different when living in Okinawa. There are some emergency phone numbers in Okinawa you need to know and should have on hand. These numbers not only include emergency services (you can’t just call 911), housing, and some additional...
by Lauren Lomsdale | May 28, 2024 | Schools in Okinawa, Homeschool
If you are a homeschooling family, you may be worried about what your options are when moving to Okinawa. However, homeschooling in Okinawa is really quite simple. There are no requirements, guidelines or oversight in order to homeschool here. In fact, there are a ton...
by Lauren Lomsdale | May 27, 2024 | Okinawa Beaches, Activities for Adults in Okinawa, Activities in Okinawa, Family Fun
*This post may contain affiliate links.* One of the first things that come to mind when people think about Okinawa are the beaches in Okinawa. Known as the “Hawaii of Asia” the waters here are crystal clear and turquoise blue — much like what you would see...
by Lauren Lomsdale | May 26, 2024 | Moving to Okinawa, Packing Lists
Have you heard of Small Package Shipments? This is a little known resource that is available Marine Corps families during any PCS (even CONUS) but it was really handy when we made the move to Okinawa! Small Package Shipments are just like any other shipments you make...
