In this episode Emma and Jon were given the opportunity to interview an artist who lives and creates in Okinawa. Her name is Brittany E. Lampe. Brittany has contagious passion and exceptional skill! Listen in as Emma and Jon introduce the Oki Doki family to their new friend Brittany and her creative work!  Brittany E. Lampe Art on Facebook

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Introducing our new friend, artist Brittany E. Lampe

In this episode Emma shares about her recent adventure to the beautiful Tropical Dream Center! And, as usual, they share a new vocabulary word, mix-up-minute, as well as highs n lows. Thanks for being part of the Okidoki podcast family! Tropical Dream Center    

Tropical Dream Center

In this episode Emma and Jon discuss their recent adventure on Mt. Yaedake, which is absolutely covered in beautiful cherry blossoms at this time of year, followed up by their first ever visit to Pizza in the Sky, which received mixed reviews from the family. And as normal, they share a new vocabulary word, mix-up-minute, as well as highs n lows. Thanks for listening! Mt. Yaedake Cherry Blossoms Pizza in the Sky

Cherry Blossoms & Pizza in the Sky!

Hey Okidoki family! Thanks for listening. In this episode Emma talks through her recent trip to Nishihara Cosmos Field, as well as a nearby park. She also teaches you the Japanese word for cat. Jon is mostly along for the ride on this one. Thanks again for listening! 

Nishihara Cosmos Field & Marine Park Children's Playground

In this episode Emma and Jon talk about their experiences at two great beaches towards the northern end of Okinawa - Sand Dollar & Sea Glass beaches! They also introduce listeners to Calpis soda and the Japanese word for 'dog.' Thanks for listening! 

Sand Dollars & Sea Glass

In this episode Emma and Jon look back on their first year of podcasting. They talk about when they started the Okidoki podcast, and why! They also remember their top episode memories from 2019. Thanks for being part of the Okidoki family!

Happy New Year!

In this episode Emma and Jon interview a really good friend, Mr. Gary Watanabe, who was born and raised in Okinawa! Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy!

Meet Our Good Friend, Mr. Watanabe!

In this episode Jon and Emma talk about recent adventures at two historic landmarks, a yummy taco-rice stand, and a cotton candy place. And, as always, they introduce a new word-of-the-day, a new drink in mix-up-minute, and they share the highs and lows of two friends. Thanks again for listening! Katsuren Castle Ruins Katsuren Castle Ruins Location King Taco! Naval Underground Headquarters Location Naval Underground Headquarters 

Katsuren Castle, King Taco, Cotton Candy, Naval Underground

Our global Oki Doki family just grew a little bigger, we gained new listeners in three of the states we had on our list. Thank you for your help! In this episode Emma and Jon introduce a new (review from season 1) word of the day, they share some adventures, to include the discovery of a new park, a great bakery on Gate Two Street, and one of Emma's new favorite places - a fabric store. Thanks for listening.  Wakanatsu Park Zazou's Bakery Emma's Fabric Store Shuri Castle

Wakanatsu Park & Zazou's Bakery

In this episode Emma and Jon talk about the Naha Tug-of-War festival. But that's not all. They have fun with a new word of the day, introduce you to a new vending machine drink in mix-up-minute, and share our friend Elizabeth's highs and lows. They had a lot of fun with this episode, and hope you do too!   More Tug-of-War info Even more Tug-of-War info!

Tug-of-War!

In this episode Emma and Jon talk about Coffee Casa, where they enjoyed a delicious breakfast together just minutes before recording. Everyone, well most everyone, likes hot chocolate. How about a cup of hot chocolate which smiles right back at you? Yeah, that's just one reason why you need more Coffee Casa in your life. And, as always, they introduce a new word of the day, roll through mix up minute, and share some highs and lows of living in Okinawa. Thanks for listening. Coffee Casa

Coffee Casa!

In this episode Emma and Jon encourage you to check out Chatan Library and the amazing park right behind the library, Kuwae Park! And, as a bonus, two of our favorite restaurants are within walking distance from the same parking lot you'll use for the library and park. Hama Sushi and Yoshi Hachi are both just a minutes walk down the road!Try them both! Chatan Library Kuwae Park Hama Sushi Yoshi Hachi (Sushi)

Chatan Library, Kuwae Park, Hama Sushi & Yoshi Hachi

It's the season for tropical storms and typhoons here in Okinawa. This weekend, we're all indoors as tropical storm Tapah slowly swings by our Island! So, Emma and Jon thought they'd use some of their stuck-inside-on-a-weekend time to say hello, and to let you know what they've been up to while waiting for the wind and rain to pass them by.

Tropical Storm Tapah

We're back! In this episode, our first of season two, we announce the winner of our summer contest. Also, we introduce a new word of the day, talk about our recent trip to Fukugawa Falls, and more! 

We have a winner!

It's summer time! Today was Emma's final day of school, and tomorrow is the start of our unusually long summer vacation. We are excited!

Summer Break!

To encourage kids that life in Okinawa, Japan, can be awesome!

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