Yomitan is one of our favorite towns in Okinawa. We think it'll be one of your favorites too. Find out why!
Kokopelli Pizza
Family Mart
Pastry Place (with samples) in Yomitan
Looking for reptiles? We've got your reptiles here - lots of them! And spiders. And crickets. Yeah, sorry about the crickets - they make a lot of noise in this episode. They wouldn't quiet down for the recording! Join us as we interview our favorite pet store owner in Okinawa. She's great!
Here's a link to the candy we shared on the episode: Meiji Candy
Everyone likes a bonus! Trust us, you'll really like this one! Blue Seal is one of the greatest bonuses of moving to or visiting Okinawa!
Blue Seal
Worried you'll leave great malls behind when you move from the states to Okinawa? Worry no more! In this episode Emma introduces you to the Rycom Mall, located within 5-15 minutes of three primary base housing areas.
Rycom Mall
Earth Hammock Cafe
In this episode we chat about Araha beach, and Okinawa's "best" cinnamon rolls. We introduce the word "gomenasai." Johnny joins us to share his passion for Daiso building sets. Owen makes his debut!
Araha Beach
Brown Roll
In this episode, recorded on Super Bowl Monday, we're joined by good friends Ephram and Gideon! We review our vocabulary, tell you all about Round One, and we encourage you to try an Okinawan staple, Onigiri!
Click here for Round One location in Okinawa
More info on Onigiri!
In this episode we discuss the words kudasai and hai, we talk about Japanese money, also known as yen, and we introduce you to a really neat store, the Daiso! And, the best part, Emma's younger brother Johnny is back for another guest appearance!
Click here for more information about Daiso!
In this episode we introduce two important words: sumimasen & dozo. We tell you about an amazing place known as the Sunabe Seawall. And we share a family favorite snack, Pizza Chips!
Sunabe Seawall Tide Times & Tide Charts
In episode 002 we learn about the Japanese word Daijoubu, roller slide parks, and Mochi! We are joined by our good friends Gage & Maci!
Tobaru Park
In our first full episode we learn about Japanese Greetings, and A&W burgers! And, we answer some of our listener's questions about Okinawa. Our guest in this episode is none other, than Emma's younger brother, Johnny!
Emma and Jon test their gear and talk about the podcast. Getting ready to start dropping episodes on a regular basis! We love Okinawa. We love living here, and we can't wait to help you become more excited about moving here, and living here too!
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