OKINAWA

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SHOPPING

Best Exchange store / Best Exchange mini mart /Express / Marine mart

Torii Express

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Torii Express [Small base]

Comments

“The Torii Express has great selections, all in on elocation.”

-Sarah Elder, Camp Lester

“They have the best customer service, are the friendliest and will always go above and beyond.”

-Byrant Garrigues, Torii Station

Info

  • Address: Torii Station, Bldg. 238

  • Phone: 516-672-7636 (DSN)

  • Website

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Kadena Exchange

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Kadena Exchange [Big base]

Comments

“It’s a one-stop shop that has everything I am looking for!”

-Antonio Howard, Camp Foster

“The cleanest and best-run exchange in the Pacific!”

-Kahleb Kelsey, Kadena AB

Info

  • Address: Kadena AB, Bldg. 412

  • Phone: 512-672-7560 (DSN)/036-868-2280 (commercial)

  • Website

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Best cellphone provider

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au (KDDI)

Comments

“I have such good service anywhere I go! I always recommended au to new sailors when they arrive on island.”

-Angelica Luna, Kadena AB

“Best cell coverage in Okinawa!”

-Micheal Griffith, Torii Station

Info

  • Address: Multiple locations, Kadena BX 1F and Foster Main Exchange

  • Phone: Kadena 03-6868-2242, Foster 098-971-5671

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Best place for off-base shopping

(AEON Mall Okinawa Rycom)

AEON Mall Okinawa Rycom

Comments

“This mall has all the stores you need, from grocery shopping to travel. Highly recommend!”

-Devonta Locus, Camp Foster

“They have a large selection of stores and a big food court. They are also home to the only Pokémon Center on the island.”

-Jessi Stegall, Camp Kinser

Info

  • Address: 1 Aza Rycom Kitanakagusuku-so, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 901-2306

  • Phone: 098-983-8888

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Best place to buy a car

(Johnny’s Used Cars)

Johnny’s Used Cars

Comments

“They have fantastic customer service and the best warranty you can find on island.”

-Sarah Lanning, Camp Butler

“They really have the used-car buying experience down to a science and can fully answer any question you have. Smooth, easy, no hassles or surprises carbuying. Buy with confidence here.”

-Jo Phillips, Camp Foster

Info

  • Address: 934-D Adaniya, Kitanakagusuku, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0117

  • Phone: 098-982-0312

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ENTENTERTAINMENT

Best on-base outdoor rec

Torii Outdoor Rec

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Torii Outdoor Rec [Small base]

Comments

“Great equipment, right on the beach.”

-Andre Park, Camp Foster

“Torii Outdoor Rec has the nicest and most helpful staff! It’s my favorite outdoor rec.”

-Matthew Huard, Kadena AB

Info

  • Address: Torii Station, Bldg. T-315

  • Phone: 315-644-4659 (DSN)

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Kadena Marina

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Kadena Marina [Big base]

Comments

“Kadena Marina has great staff that is always willing to help!”

-Justin Wentworth, Camp Butler

“Kadena Marina has the friendliest workers and the beach is right there!! Rent what you want and use it right away, including their cabanas!”

-Lauren Ulrich, Camp Foster

Info

  • Address: Kadena AB, Bldg. 3500

  • Phone: 315-966-7345 (DSN), 036-868-2228 (commercial)

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Best tattoo shop

(Seven Ink)

Seven Ink

Comments

“The artist at Seven Ink is phenomenal. Took my vision and made it a reality.”

-Alicia Bingham, Kadena AB

“Best at fine lines and detailed illustration.”

-Karalyn Pleshe, Camp Kinser

Info

  • Address: II4-B Port side town, 1-288 Miyagi, Chatan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0113

  • Phone: 080-6496-6868

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ESSENTIAL

Best dental clinic

(Okinawa White Dental Clinic)

Okinawa White Dental Clinic

Comments

“Very professional staff and most are bilingual.”

-Mark Triplett, Kadena AB

“Okinawa White Dental Clinic provides good service.”

-Blanca Carlson, Camp Lester

Info

  • Address: 813-2 Kamisedo, Chatan

  • Phone: 098-989-3780

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Best medical service

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Chubu Tokushukai Hospital

Comments

“Always received excellent care and saved a lot of $$$. Plus, they take credit cards.”

-Antonio Howard, Camp Foster

“Chubu hospital took me in with no complaints when I cut my finger off and provided all the support for language I needed and treated me very well.”

-Allan Schreckengaust, Camp Hansen

Info

  • Address: 801 Higa Kitanakabusuku, Okinawa 901-2393

  • Phone: 098-932-1110

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Best fitness center

(House of Pain (Hansen))

House of Pain (Hansen) [Small base]

Comments

“Lots of equipment, very clean and great staff!”

-Justine Davis, Camp Foster

“It is a complete fitness center. It offers everything for your fitness needs.”

-Sabrina Beal, Camp Hansen

Info

  • Address: Camp Hansen, Bldg. 2431

  • Phone: 315-623-4831 (DSN)

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Risner Fitness Center (Kadena)

Risner Fitness Center (Kadena) (Photo by Stripes Okinawa)

Risner Fitness Center (Kadena) [Big base] 

Comments

“It’s open 24 hours and has lots of classes.”

-Sarah Lanning, Camp Butler

“Flexible hours, have multiple classes to choose from.”

-Delma Credit, Kadena AB

Info

  • Address: Kadena AB, Bldg. 109

  • Phone: 315-634-5128 (DSN)

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DINING

Best on-base clubs

(The Palms (Hansen))

The Palms (Hansen) [Small base]

Comments

“The Palms has a nice SNCO club and a Chili’s. I also enjoy the slot machines.”

-Sean Jefferson, MCAS Futenma

“Free pool, great drinks at the E-Club, fun and frequent events.”

-Cole Parent, Camp Hansen

Info

  • Address: Camp Hansen,Bldg. 2654

  • Phone: 315-623-4375 (DSN)

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Kadena Rocker Enlisted Club and Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill
 (Kadena)

Kadena Rocker Enlisted Club and Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill (Kadena) (Photo by Stripes Okinawa)

Kadena Rocker Enlisted Club [Big base] 

Comments

“The service is wonderful, wide variety of services, always have a great experience.”

-Andrea Cercone, Camp Hansen

“Best service, friendly staff, good atmosphere and good food.”

-Samantha Venegas, Kadena AB

Info

  • Address: Kadena AB, Bldg. 622

  • Phone: 315-966-7372 (DSN)

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Best on-base restaurant

(The Palms (Hansen))

The Palms (Hansen) [Small base]

Comments

“Great food and quick service.”

-Sergio Zacarias, Jr., Camp Hansen

Info

  • Address: Camp Hansen,Bldg. 2654

  • Phone: 315-623-4375 (DSN)

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Chili’s Grill & Bar (Kadena)

Chili’s Grill & Bar (Kadena) (Photo by Stripes Okinawa)

Chili’s Grill & Bar (Kadena) [Big base]

Comments

“Bilingual staff and great menu.”

-Joe White, Camp Hansen

“Chili’s on Kadena has a home feel to it as if we were Stateside.”

-Katie Bullock, Camp Kinser

Info

  • Address: Kadena AB, Bldg. 105

  • Phone: 315-966-7360 (DSN)

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Best off-base restaurant

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Curry House CoCo Ichibanya

Comments

“The best curry in all of Japan.”

-Angelo Guasp, Camp Courtney

“Always amazing, never let down. I could go on forever about how great it is.”

-Daniel Pizzonia, Camp Hansen

Info

  • Address: Multiple locations across Japan.

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Best sunday brunch

(Tengan Castle (Courtney) )

Tengan Castle (Courtney) [Small base]

Comments

“Amazing staff, great food selection, brunch with a view!”

-Christie Winn, Camp Courtney

“You get American and Japanese at Tengan Castle’s Sunday Brunch. Carved meat, crepes and made-to-order omelets!”

-Jacquanna Davis, Camp Schwab

Info

  • Address: Camp Courtney, Bldg. 4419

  • Phone: 315-622-9413 (DSN)

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Kadena Officers’ Club

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Kadena Officers’ Club [Big base]

Comments

“Best service and selection. We love coming back here!”

-Sofiya Zybaylova, Camp Foster

“My 7-year-old loves Kadena O’Club’s crab legs, and who doesn’t love a giant platter of bacon?”

-Micah Boersma, Kadena AB

Info

  • Address: Kadena AB, Bldg. 313

  • Phone: 315-966-7409 (DSN)

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Best off-base restaurant

(Morning Works)

Morning Works [Tie]

Comments

“Best breakfast food I have had yet! Can’t beat it.”

-Shawn Stevens, Camp Courtney

“Every single thing on their menu never misses! It’s perfect and everything is cooked just right.”

-Angelica Luna, Kadena AB

Info

  • Address: 155-1 Mizugama, Kadena, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0204

  • Phone: 098-988-5860

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(Rose Garden)

Rose Garden [Tie]

Comments

“Eggs Benedict. Fluffy French Toast. Simply delicious.”

-Ruby Mojica, Camp Foster

“Nice, traditional American breakfast-themed restaurant with reasonable prices and American portions.”

-Tevin Brown, Kadena AB

Info

  • Address: 165-1 Yagibaru, Kitanakagusuku, Nakagami District, Okinawa 901-2304

  • Phone: 098-932-2800

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Best pizza

(Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill (Kadena))

Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill (Kadena)

Comments

“Family-friendly, convenient, budget-friendly.”

-Chandra King, Kadena AB

“The bread-to-cheese-to-sauce ratio at Banyan Tree Pizza is the golden balance.”

-Nikita Restrepo, Kadena AB

Info

  • Address: Kadena AB, Bldg. 455

  • Phone: Pick-Up 315-966-7426 (DSN)/Delivery 315-966-7375 (DSN)

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TRAVEL

Best on-base lodging

(Inns of the Corps (Hansen))

Inns of the Corps (Hansen) [Small base]

Comments

“Clean and quiet.”

-Elise Fambro, Camp Hansen

Info

  • Address: Camp Hansen, Bldg. 2504

  • Phone: 315-623-4511 (DSN)

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Kadena – Shogun Inn & Hershey TLF

Kadena – Shogun Inn & Hershey TLF (Photo by Stripes Okinawa)

Kadena – Shogun Inn & Hershey TLF [Big base]

Comments

“Just the location alone makes it worth it.”

-Antonio Howard, Camp Foster

“I love Shogunn Inn, and they accommodate people with pets.”

-Tyanne Fisher, Kadena AB

Info

  • Address: Kadena AB, Bldg.332

  • Phone: 315-632-1010 (DSN)

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Best off-base lodging

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The Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort

Comments

“They have a nice pool and the location is great.”

-Loren Sander, Camp Foster

“Beautiful view, great buffet and excellent customer service.”

-Roialeen Duboise Moore, Kadena AB

Info

  • Address: 40-1 Mihama, Chatan-cho Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0115

  • Phone: 098-901-1111

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Best travel agency

Kadena ITT

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Kadena ITT

Comments

“Kadena ITT has a variety of excursion options to compliment your Okinawa experience, ranging from historic or cultural day trips to off-island overnight trips. They’re top notch.”

-Jennifer P., Kadena AB

“They have a lot of deals and trips on and off island.”

-Krizel Gallano, Kadena AB

Info

  • Address: Kadena AB, Bldg. 455

  • Phone: 315-966-7333 (DSN)

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BEST MWR/FSS/MCCS

Army MWR Okinawa Torii Station

Army MWR Okinawa Torii Station (Photo by Stripes Okinawa)

Army MWR Okinawa Torii Station [Small base]

Info

  • Address: Torii Station, Bldg. 240, Room 106

  • Phone: 315-652-4495 (DSN)

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Kadena FSS

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Kadena FSS [Big base]

Info

  • Address: Kadena AB, Bldg. 88

  • Phone: 315-632-0310 (DSN)

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BEST AFN RADIO PERSONALITY

SSgt Matthew Wisher/AFN

SSgt Matthew Wisher/AFN (Photo by Stripes Okinawa)

SSgt Matthew Wisher

“You know the vibes! The brand is strong! Nishi, Higashi, Kita, Minami… The #1 daytime talk show in the Pacific has the #1 DJ and couldn’t do it without the inspiration and motivation from my team, tomodachi and, of course, my pod… The LISTENERS!”

–SSgt Matthew Wisher

Comments

“Loved him during the typhoon coverage.”

-Sofiya Zybaylova, Camp Foster

“It’s not a good morning unless you have your morning with SSGT Wisher!”

-Megan Oliveri, Kadena AB

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BEST MILITARY RESORT IN PACIFIC

(The New Sanno Hotel (Tokyo))

1. The New Sanno Hotel (Tokyo)

Comments

“The New Sanno Hotel is great! Close and convenient to everything, friendly staff and great amenities.”

-Noelle Huard, Kadena AB

“The New Sanno has everything you need in a giant city resort, with great food, great tours, and perfect location in the city.”

-Rand Lee, NAF Atsugi

Info

  • Address: 4 Chome-12-20 Minamiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0047

  • Phone: 315-227-8001 (DSN)/03-6868-2311 (commercial)

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(Dragon Hill Lodge (Seoul))

2. Dragon Hill Lodge (Seoul)

Comments

“Close to a lot of attractions and very good accommodations if you’re looking for an Americanstyle hotel.”

-Luis Fernandez, CFA Chinhae

“Great location in Seoul for those that love to shop. Kept clean with very nice staff.”

-Larry Borum, Camp Foster

Info

  • Address: ga, 7, Yongsandong 4(sa)-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

  • Phone: 020-790-0016 (commercial)

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(Okuma Recreation Annex (Okinawa))

3. Okuma Recreation Annex (Okinawa)

Comments

“It’s a beautiful place.”

-Daniel Paulsen, Camp Carroll

“Nice and close to other beautiful beaches in Okinawa.”

-Jeremiah Hogue, Camp Humphreys

Info

  • Address: Okuma, Kunigami, Okinawa 905-1412

  • Phone: 098-962-1991 (commercial)

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