This summer has been brutally hot, but how about some chills to stay cool?

First of all, Agu No Kakurega Chatan is easy to miss, even with GPS. And when it comes to parking, the restaurant only has two spots. Luckily one of them right outside the entrance was open when we arrived.

During a recent trip to Okinawa, I accidently discovered an awesome pancake shop in Chatan called Harbor while on a search for some sweet souvenirs from Timeless Chocolate.

I love pugs. They are my favorite loaves of snoring, drooling, and heavy shedding fur animals.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Emily Figueroa, a vocalist with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, sings during the Camp Foster Festival on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 6, 2024.

One day in mid-October, I climbed the “Stairway to Heaven”, a long series of stairs that run up a hill north of Camp Foster. The location borders the west end of Plaza Housing Area and is a great place for some cardio.

On Okinawa there are many beaches perfect for a fun day, but Okuma Beach managed by Kadena FSS is one you won’t want to miss.

When the rainy season comes to an end in Okinawa, it’s time for the summer festival season, and the Camp Foster Festival will be taking center stage July 6-7.

Pride Month Color Run participants decorate the track outside the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Camp Foster, Japan, June 8, 2024.

MILITARY STAR® card members can earn double the rewards and stay cool for the summer on every purchase that includes a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage from any Express Okinawa wide.