Defense Commissary Agency

It is not easy to find a bakery on island that sells breads made from unprocessed ingredients. However, Okinawa residents and tourists alike can find such wholesome delicacies at Suien.

Jimmy's Bakery Company is an Okinawan company with roots established in 1956 when the founder invested his experience and observations from working on American bases into what is now 22 locations across the i

CHATAN, Okinawa – The first Domino’s Pizza on Okinawa opened its doors in a March 27 ceremony at its new location in Chatan.

“Okinawa has a pizza culture,” said Kenji Ikeda, the executive vice president of marketing for Domino’s Pizza, Japan. “We believe that it’s going to be very successful.”

 

Photo: Pork Tamago 470 yen ($5)

Serving Okinawan Home dishes at reasonable prices

Editor's note: The store was closed down on December 25, 2013.
Something located in such a depressing strip mall should not be such a delight.

In the center of this toy town village is a wooden house with a little sign, or Barack or “Barakku” in hiragana. While nondescript on the outside, with no neon signs to speak of, there is actually a hive of activity inside.