SHOPPING

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

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 [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

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

• Website

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Best place for off-base shopping

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

• Website

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Best place to buy a car

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

• Website

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ENTENTERTAINMENT

Best on-base outdoor rec

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)

• Website

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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)

• Website

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Best tattoo shop

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

• Website

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ESSENTIAL

Best 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

• Website

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Best medical service

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

• Website

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Best fitness center

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)

• Website

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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)

• Website

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DINING

Best on-base clubs

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)

• Website

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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)

• Website

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Best on-base restaurant

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)

• Website

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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)

• Website

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Best off-base restaurant

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.

• Website

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Best sunday brunch

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)

• Website

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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)

• Website

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Best off-base sunday brunch

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

• Website

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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

• Website

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Best pizza

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)

• Website

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TRAVEL

Best on-base lodging

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)

• Website

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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)

• Website

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Best off-base lodging

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

• Website

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Best travel agency

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)

• Website

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BEST MWR/FSS/MCCS

Army MWR Okinawa Torii Station [Small base]

Info

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

• Phone: 315-652-4495 (DSN)

• Website

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Kadena FSS [Big base]

Info

• Address: Kadena AB, Bldg. 88

• Phone: 315-632-0310 (DSN)

• Website

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BEST AFN RADIO PERSONALITY

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

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)

• Website

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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)

• Website

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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)

• Website

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