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Mother’s Day At Kadena Air Base
Celebrate Mother’s Day on Kadena Air Base and across Okinawa with a full lineup of memorable events, delicious dining specials and unique experiences designed to honor Mom. Indulge in a delightful Mother’s Day brunch at Okuma Surfside Grill & Bar or enjoy a...
Route 58 Okinawa Roadside Stations
Best stops on Route 58 In Okinawa, National Route 58 offers more than north-south access across the island or our main route to work. It’s an enchanting roadway that winds along the coastline, revealing colorful fishing ports, sugarcane fields and flashes of turquoise...
Tired of the Toll Booth? Why it’s Finally Time to Set Up ETC in Japan
Let’s talk about ETC card. At some point, you’re going to find yourself on the Okinawa Expressway. Whether you’re heading across the island for a summer festival or making one of those legendary Costco runs, it’s inevitable. For an embarrassingly long time, I avoided...
America Fest 2026
America Fest - 250 years of America: Stars, Cars and Guitars Every spring, Kadena Air Base opens its gates to welcome the Okinawa community for one of the year’s most highly anticipated celebrations — America Fest. Taking place Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12. This...
Your Guide to Easter Fun in Okinawa
Easter is upon us and it is the perfect a time for fun activities with family and friends. Take a look below and see what we Kadena Air Base has to offer for a perfect easter celebration! 🐰 🐣 🌷 Okuma Easter Egg Hunt Hop on over to our annual Easter egg hunt. Kids can...
FSS in Bloom: Fresh Spaces and New Facilities on the Way
Kadena Force Support Squadron is preparing for a season of growth, with several new facilities scheduled to open soon, making this a blooming season for the squadron. Everyone’s favorite off-base coffee shop is coming to the neighborhood. Zhyvago Coffee Roasters will...
A Day Trip to Urasoe: History, Art and Family-Friendly Fun
Often overshadowed by neighboring Naha, the city of Urasoe rewards visitors willing to slow down and explore. Blending Ryukyu history, World War II landmarks, modern art and open green spaces, Urasoe makes for an ideal day trip that appeals to history buffs, creatives...
FSS Spotlight: Date Ideas Made Easy
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and the pressure to come up with the perfect date can make anyone’s heart race. Don’t sweat it — the 18th Force Support Squadron has a lineup of fun, flirty and unforgettable activities to help couples, friends and families celebrate...
Exploring Okinawa’s Caves
BLUE CAVE There is something inherently mysterious about stepping into a cave. These underground spaces hold layers of history and storytelling while revealing some of Okinawa’s most hidden geological beauty. If you have never explored the island’s caves, winter is an...