Okinawa

island living & exploring

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Ginoza Tour of Gardens

Every year in March, around the 2nd and 3rd weeks of the month, the village of Ginoza hosts the "Spring Ginoza Open Garden." At this time...

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Let's Move to Okinawa!

Moving to Okinawa doesn't have to be stressful! Find tips & tricks to make the move & quarantine easy. Get ways to make friends feel welcome

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Fifi Parlor

Fifi Parlor is a popular new cafe in Nago. It has fun swings and a beautiful view of the sea. You can enjoy local coffee and parfaits, too!

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Homeschooling in Okinawa & Overseas

Find the answers to common questions about homeschooling overseas. Get help with questions about curriculum, testing, records, & community.

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The Lost Beach of Okinawa

Hike the rugged, northern beaches of Okinawa. See pristine tide pools, shrine ruins, old bridges, and tunnels. Experience The Lost Beach!

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When You're on Yoron

If you're ready to do some island hopping from Okinawa, you're in the right place! Yoron Island (pronounced almost exactly like "you're...

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Camping on Yoron Island

Yoronjima, also known as Yoron, is one of the Amami Islands and is located 22 kilometers north of Hedo Point on Okinawa. Yoron is close...

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Our Okinawa Halloween

This was our second year celebrating Halloween in Okinawa and it just gets better and better. It hasn't always been an easy decision to...

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GODAC - Global Oceanographic Data Center

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get to the bottom of the ocean and how on earth people find those sea creatures that don't need...

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Todoroki Waterfall

If you can believe it, Okinawa is full of so much more natural beauty than just the sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Okinawa is also...