The image of sitting in a beautiful teahouse, surrounded by peaceful scenery while a host prepares a bowl of matcha, feels quintessentially Japanese. Kyoto may immediately come to mind, but you do not have to leave Okinawa to experience a taste of this centuries-old...
When did you first realize that a driver flashing their hazard lights was actually saying thank you for letting them merge? It’s one of those small gestures that starts to make sense the longer you live in Okinawa. Some people call it the “Oki wave.” Here are 10...
Thanksgiving away from home doesn’t have to mean missing out on the holiday. In fact, it might be the perfect opportunity to start a new tradition. Enter Friendsgiving: a modern take on Thanksgiving that brings together friends, coworkers and neighbors for good food,...
For many years, the 18th Force Support Squadron has been proud to deliver some of the most robust quality-of-life programs in the Air Force. Across 52 different activities, our mission has always been simple: take care of Okinawa DoW community. We know our programs...
Living off base in Okinawa introduced me to the unexpected challenge of figuring out how to take out the trash. Japan’s garbage system can feel like a puzzle at first. There are different categories, collection days, designated bags and enough rules to make you...
