by Kari Cillo | Jun 18, 2024 | Okinawa Playgrounds, Activities in Okinawa, Family Fun
Playgrounds in Okinawa, Japan are next level compared to anything in America. They really take their playing seriously here. With the cultural concepts of respect and kindness at the forefront, most parks remain intact and offer structures that you might not typically...
by Kari Cillo | Jun 14, 2024 | Activities in Okinawa, Activities for Adults in Okinawa
Let’s be honest, you can only prepare so much for the summer weather in Okinawa before it becomes a game of how to embrace it. It kind of just comes out of nowhere when you are least expecting it. We get a few weeks of beautiful weather then the rainy season hits and...
by Kari Cillo | Jun 11, 2024 | Restaurants in Okinawa, Family Fun
We’re not in America anymore folks. Hama-sushi isn’t your run of the mill fancy sushi roll restaurant you’ll find in the states. This island is filled with high quality sushi and sashimi and so many different places and price ranges to get it. American sushi...
by Kari Cillo | Jun 4, 2024 | Okinawa Playgrounds, Okinawa Beaches
If you have kids, chances are someone has told you about the “pirate ship park”. This park is officially known as Araha Park and, yes, the playground is an amazing life-sized pirate ship. Next to Araha Park is Araha Beach, one of the few netted beaches on the island....
by Kari Cillo | Jun 1, 2024 | Sports and Activities, Activities in Okinawa
There is no shortage of sports opportunities here on the island. When looking for youth sports in Okinawa, the base should be your first stop. MCCS and Kadena Air Force Support Squadron offer a wide variety of youth sports in Okinawa for the Marine Corps bases and...