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Finally arrived in Okinawa?

Check out some of our favorite things to do, see, and eat!

Cafe Halcyon: A Vegan Crêperie

by Julia Pronenko | May 30, 2025 | Activities in Okinawa, Restaurants in Okinawa | 0 Comments

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...

The Best Hiking Spots in Okinawa

by Tiffany Leary | September 19, 2024 | Hiking in Okinawa, Activities in Okinawa, Family Fun, Sports and Activities | 0 Comments

I dare you to ask 5 friends for the best hiking spots in Okinawa and you will get 5 different answers. Even Google will bring up a very different list based on some unknown factors. But the best of the best will be found when you try a new destination,...

Top 5 Kid Friendly Beaches in Okinawa

by Kari Cillo | September 5, 2024 | Okinawa Beaches, Activities in Okinawa, Family Fun, Sports and Activities | 0 Comments

White sand or rocky cliff sides, Okinawa has a beach to make just about anyone on the island happy. For those families searching for kid friendly beaches in Okinawa, we've got you covered! Sometimes we just want a beach where we don’t have to think about all those...

The Best Coffee Shops in Okinawa

by Kaily Watson | September 3, 2024 | Restaurants in Okinawa, Working in Okinawa | 0 Comments

What fuels Okinawa’s vibrant energy and keeps its inhabitants buzzing with excitement? Coffee, of course! We've put together a small list of some of the best coffee shops in Okinawa for you. Okinawa’s brew-tiful coffee scene offers cozy and quirky cafés for all the...

Best Restaurants in Okinawa: Esparza’s Tacos and Coffee

by Kari Cillo | August 1, 2024 | Restaurants in Okinawa | 0 Comments

Esparza's tacos and coffee isn't your typical combination.. We all know about pizza and beer. Coffee and donuts. Burgers and fries. Tacos and Margaritas. These are only a few of the typical combos you’ll find in restaurants. But, I bet once you’ve visited Esparza's,...

Best Apps for Okinawa Living

by Kari Cillo | July 9, 2024 | Moving to Okinawa, Emergency Prep, Family Fun, Hiking in Okinawa | 0 Comments

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...

The Beautiful Southeast Botanical Gardens in Okinawa City

by Kaily Watson | June 27, 2024 | Activities in Okinawa, Family Fun, Restaurants in Okinawa | 0 Comments

Southeast Botanical Gardens is one of Japan’s largest outdoor botanical gardens, spanning 100 acres of meticulously curated grounds with over 2,000 plant species and over 50 animal species. The Gardens is located only a few minutes from Kadena Gate 3 and is open...

Cheeseanista: A Charming Greek Restaurant

by Kaily Watson | June 25, 2024 | Activities for Adults in Okinawa, Restaurants in Okinawa | 0 Comments

Looking for the perfect date night spot? Girl’s night? Or just somewhere delicious and unique for lunch? Nestled in the Plaza House Shopping Center in Okinawa City is Little Greek Kitchen’s Cheeseanista. This charming Greek restaurant is a beacon for food enthusiasts...

Hama-sushi a Popular Restaurant in Okinawa

by Kari Cillo | June 11, 2024 | Restaurants in Okinawa, Family Fun | 0 Comments

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...

Beaches in Okinawa: Araha Beach and Park

by Kari Cillo | June 4, 2024 | Okinawa Playgrounds, Okinawa Beaches | 0 Comments

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....

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