DODEA Pacific South: Calendar and Supply Lists
Just when you feel like the school year ended, it’s time to start thinking about the next school year. Okinawa is located in the DODEA Pacific South District and the currently released 2025-2026 school year calendar can be found at the following link. DODEA Pacific...
Best Apps for Okinawa Living
We use apps for everything now. Rideshares, calendars, maps and so much more. Which is why we've compiled some of the best apps for Okinawa. Now you can feel prepared before you even get here. We all know living in Okinawa can be overwhelming. Moving to a country...
Cafe Halcyon: A Vegan Crêperie
While the number of cafes in Okinawa is plentiful, a vegan cafe is hard to come by. Cafe Halcyon, located in the Chatan District, is the perfect vibey vegan cafe that needs to be your next stop! Photo taken from Cafe Halcyon website Owner Sarah, who was born and...
How To Prepare For a Typhoon in Okinawa
Prepare for a Typhoon early! Okinawa Typhoon season officially starts June 1 and ends November 30 of each year. They can also come early or later than this season, but primarily come during this typhoon season when the water and weather is warmer. It helps to be...
Living Off Base in Okinawa – What You Need to Know
So, you’re moving to another country where you don’t know the language, they drive on the wrong side of the road, there is a “not one drop” alcohol policy when it comes to drinking and driving, spiders the size of your head, and housing on base is full. You know...