I came home from Okinawa to find my dad and my “can’t-keep-a-job” brother standing on my porch—smiling. That’s when they told me they’d sold my house. What they didn’t realize… was what that house truly represented. I hadn’t even dropped my seabag yet. My boots were still dusty. Jet lag throbbed behind my eyes. I’d barely stepped onto the driveway when my father crossed his arms and said it plainly, like he was reading the weather. “You don’t live here anymore.” No hug. No “welcome home.” Just t

February is already gearing up to be an incredible month at MGS! From pop-ups, to vendor workshops, and special appearances by some of our favorite vendors we are sure to have something for every person to enjoy. Mark your calendars, and get excited for all things happening at MGS in February. 🌸🤗 STORE HOURS: Thursday’s: 11am-5pm Friday’s & Saturday’s: 10am-2pm #marinegiftshop #shopwithpurpose #okinawa #shopmgs #shopwithpurpose | Marine Gift Shop

Unique to Okinawa and often referred to as the Ryukyuan cuisine, traditional Okinawan food culture embraces its ingredients, cooking methods, customs, and various other aspects of local life. At its root lie the appreciations toward the climate and natural resources of the islands, the spirit of treasuring the ties and bonds within the family, relatives, and community, the influences from both Japan and China, and other countries. You can enjoy the diverseness of Okinawan food culture when you v

These are some of the foods you MUST EAT on your next trip to Okinawa, Japan. Watch the full video here: https://goo.gl/YtwJhd | TabiEats

OKINAWA GASTRONOMY -Okinawan Cuisine- http://beokinawa.com/okinawagastronomy/cuisine.html Okinawans are famous for their healthy lifestyles and longevity. The secret to this vigor of the many grandmas and grandpas who stay working well into their eighties can be found in Okinawa’s food culture. Okinawan cuisine follows the Chinese principal that “a healthy diet leads to a healthy life,” and thus features a variety of healthy ingredients prepared in delicious arrangements. This video introduces M