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You - MCCS Okinawa

THOMAS ALAN SMILIE
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JANUARY 2014
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ANIMAL SIGNS
You may or may not have heard by now that 2014 is
the year of the horse…but did you ever wonder what
that means? Find out more about the twelve totem
animals that many in the Far East believe define one’s
personality…and fate.
ONTHECOVER
Fresh sata andagi from Ryukyu Mura
in Yomitan.
FEATURES
Sata Andagi and You 18
Merriam-Webster defines “comfort food” as “food
that is satisfying because it is prepared in a simple or
traditional way and reminds you of home, family, or
friends”…the Okinawan snack known as sata andagi
is a quintessential example.
LIVING AT LARGE
MCCS TV…Nagano
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MIKE SAN’S JAPAN
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Oshôgatsu: Ringing in the New Year in the Far East
Although New Year’s traditions on Okinawa and in
Japan can differ from those in different parts of the
world, it is a time to forget the pain of tribulations past
and celebrate a new slate.
RESTAURANT REVIEW
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Waryu Sushi Shuna:
An all-you-can-order extravaganza
All-you-can-eat sushi is a sushi-lover’s dream come
true—especially if it’s prepared fresh with each order.
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INSIDEMCCS
QUEST FOR HEALTH
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Ready, Set, Go: Setting New Year’s Goals
Most of us are used to setting New Year’s resolutions
rather than New Year’s goals. However, why not take a
different approach this year and pursue goals?
TAIYO GOLF 43
Golf Instruction:
Taiyo Golf Academy & Practice Range
There’s no time like the start of a new year to “sharpen
the saw.” Or, in this case, sharpen your swing.
TSUNAMI SCUBA
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Underwater Tune-Up
The winter season is a popular time of year for divers
to hand over their beloved gear for a tune-up while
they take a break from the chilly ocean.
TOURS PLUS
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Osaka Tour
As one of the shopping and culinary capitals of the
world, Osaka is where anyone would want to be.
AT THE CLUBS
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Takeaway Touchdown Packages
Enjoy a tasty, football-appropriate spread without
missing one second of the football fun.
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COMMUNITY CENTER
Custom Frames and Plaques
If you have a need for frames or custom plaques,
February is the ideal time to buy.
MARINE & FAMILY
PROGRAMS—RESOURCES53
New Financial Beginning
The New Year has just begun, and with it, a new
beginning for your financial future.
MARINE CORPS FAMILY
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TEAM BUILDING
Advanced L.I.N.K.S.
At an Advanced L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses workshop not
only can you get the answers to questions about
military life, you get the chance to make friends and
enjoy great food.
EDUCATION & CAREER SERVICES
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Comparing Higher Education
What’s the best school for you? Two years or four?
Choosing a school is a huge decision and should be
based upon multiple factors.
CHILDREN YOUTH & TEEN
Resolutions with the Family
MENSORE
SPOTLIGHT
LIVING ON OKINAWA
LOCAL LIVING
MARKETPLACE
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JANUARY 2014 OKINAWA LIVING 1
mensôre
“Welcome “ to Okinawa Living
Talkin’ About a Resolution…
Another year, another set of resolutions. If you’re anything
like me, you may be scuffling with past resolutions that
remain tantalizingly out of reach. The universal appeal of
resolution-setting is reaching that enchanting end-state of a
smarter, slimmer, or more successful you. After all, we all
suck at something. But it’s in the striving that we grow and
get “better.” I’m resolved to be more cheerful and to listen
more and talk less in the coming year.
In that spirit of talking less, or at least writing fewer words,
I’ve enlisted some MCCS Okinawa colleagues to share
their resolutions for 2014:
Devin Drake, Behavioral Health Family Advocacy Program
Learn to surf. Use every day as an opportunity to improve myself – spiritually, mentally and physically.
Take a trip by myself, “Eat, Pray, Love” style.
Masato Okayama, Camp Fuji Athletics Big Guns Gym
I will take the test for my kick-boxing instructor license. Then I want to teach Marines that “It is not to win the fight. It is to protect the
strength.”
Dawn Benbow, Executive Branch
My resolution is to support anyone that has their own business. I recently started a home business and it’s hard. Many of the military
spouses with home-based businesses are very creative and unique. I am very grateful for the awesome products and services they provide
so I am going to support them in any way that I can because they deserve it.
Joanne Whitman, Transition Assistance Management Program
Travel to Cambodia.
Megumi Ozawa, Financial Management Office-APF
My New Year’s resolution is described with the Japanese phrase “Itsuyaruno? Imadesyo!” This loosely translates to “When are you going
to do it? Now, right?!?” I have many interests but there are some things I have yet to do in my life. This year, I am going to challenge myself
to do something new, with these powerful words fueling my ambition.
Karen Littlewood, Internal Control Branch
Run my first half-marathon and complete my M.S. in Information Assurance and Security.
Bert Corn, Marine & Family Programs-Resources
Improve my overall fitness, run another marathon and beat my best time. Find more time to spend with my family... and to read. Watch the
Bengals win the Super Bowl and the Reds win the World Series, all in one glorious year!
Gina McMillan, Sexual Assault Prevention & Response
For my last year on-island, I will see everything that Okinawa has to offer.
Here’s to you and yours enjoying your best year ever in 2014 – and please resolve to make the most of all that MCCS has to offer during
your time on Okinawa. As always, we welcome your comments, or your New Year’s resolutions, at [email protected].
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa
OKINAWALIVING
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Jim Kassebaum
feedback
from the ICE Program and Facebook
MANAGING EDITOR
Mike Daley
GRAPHIC ARTS MANAGER
Henry C. Ortega
okinawa living
ART DIRECTORS
Margie Shimabukuro
Yachiyo Furugen
WRITER/EDITORS
Ryan Anastoplus
Courtney Rick
Lisa Leung Indelicato
PHOTOGRAPHER
Thomas Alan Smilie
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Lisa Miyagi
Kelli Davis
Karie Morton
Hector Nieves
Mickayla Wilson
ADVERTISING SALES
& SPONSORSHIP MANAGER
Roy Forster
ADVERTISING SALES
& SPONSORSHIP TEAM
Yoshihiro Shinzato
Yoriko Yamashiro
Aya Chilcote
Jessica Wagner
Marketing ACCOUNTs
& Research Manager
Andrew Menges
Marketing ACCOUNTs
& Research TEAM
Amy Schultz
Nicole Taylor
Allison McCarley
CULTURAL RESEARCH SPECIALIST
Ayako Kawamitsu
DISTRIBUTION
Daisuke Sunagawa
BROADCAST Team
Victor Mercado
Kathlene Millette
Samy Fineman
Gabe Archer
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n Saturday, Dec. 7, I attended the Basic Framing Class at
Foster Framing & Fine Arts. I found the class to be very
informative and well-prepared. The instructor’s positive
attitude and patience was well-observed, and the instruction in
itself was very thorough. The generation of props and information
sheets exceeded my expectations of the class. I would highly
recommend anyone who is looking to educate themselves on the
basics of framing to this class.
—via the ICE Program
My wife and I purchased a roasted
turkey (Holiday Meals-to-Go Package)
for our Thanksgiving holiday meal.
Not only did the service exceed our
expectation (the order, payment, and
pickup process occurred without a
hitch) but the meal was excellent. It
was our first experience purchasing a
prepared turkey, mostly to save time
and oven space. The bird was moist
and delicious, and we feel certain that
we’ll take advantage of this service in
the future. Our compliments to the staff
at Ocean Breeze for a job well done!
We appreciate that they gave up their
holiday so we (any many others, I’m
sure) could enjoy ours.
MCCS: Thanks for a fantastic show with
Smash Mouth (at the Kinser Festival on
Oct. 19).
—via Facebook
David Giorgianni with the Marine &
Family Programs-Resources Center on
Camp Schwab helped me out with my
DMO application. I had called just before
they were supposed to close up but he
welcomed me to come in so he could help
out. He stayed over an hour after closing
to help me, even though he had a wife
who was expecting him to be home. David
answered every question I had, and was
very well informed about each. I am very
grateful for his help and his commitment
to his duty over self. I hope his actions
don’t go unacknowledged. David, if you’re
reading this, thanks again.
I lost my cell phone over the Nov. 23-24
weekend at a softball tournament on
Camp Courtney. Someone turned it in
to the MCCS Special Events office and
Ashley Fahrenbach tracked me down on
Facebook and held it safely for me until
I could come get it. I cannot express my
gratitude to her and your amazing staff
enough. I ended up getting a new phone
before she found me, but there were
pictures on that phone of my family
that were priceless and irreplaceable to
me. It would have been very easy for her
to just wait for me to find her but she
didn’t. Thank you to her and your staff
for being very professional, proactive
and involved for the customer. I really
appreciate it.
Thank you for keeping the bookshelves
well-organized, making it easy for me to
browse through. Thank you for your help
and understanding. There have been
numerous times where I have asked for
your assistance in finding information or
for help using the copier or computers.
I am impressed with your ability to
troubleshoot problems (that I probably
created). You know your job. I know the
impact the government shutdown had on
cleaning services throughout the island.
However, I did not notice it at this library.
I physically noticed you vacuuming,
carrying trash out, and keeping the paper
towels well-supplied. You went above and
beyond. Thanks for caring and giving me a
nice, quiet, and comfortable place to relax
and read. You are truly the professionals.
—via Facebook
As a regular customer, I want to thank
the skilled professionals at the Camp
Kinser Library for their outstanding
customer service. Thank you for greeting
me by name and a smile when I walk in.
GIVEMCCSFEEDBACK
ICE Program & Facebook
Let us know how we can serve you better or when a job
has been well done. Just go to www.mccsokinawa.com,
and click on the ICE link at the bottom of the page or find
us on Facebook to share your feedback.
livingatlarge
VISIT NAGANO
You can do better than a box of chocolates. Do
something extra special for your better half this year
with the added benefit of it being a great time for the
both of you. A Valentine’s Day getaway is always a great
gift and will definitely score you major points. This
year, Tours+ is offering a trip from February 14 to 17 to
Nagano, home of beautiful shrines, snow monkeys and
Olympic-worthy snow. The tour will take you to Shiga
Kogen Ski Area so you can spend the weekend carving
up Nagano’s world-renowned snow. With 21 ski fields,
skiers and snow boarders alike will never get bored on
these slopes. But if you do, take a break and relax in
some of Nagano’s hot springs with the snow monkeys.
Reserve your spot today. Call your local Tours+ office
on Camps Foster, Hansen or Kinser or find us online at
mccsokinawa.com/tours. Okinawa Living, MCCS’s Award Winning Magazine
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MCCS TV
Watch all of your favorite MCCS TV shows on YouTube.
Full episodes of Community Connections, Samy on
the Street, and Hai Sai Okinawa are all available
online. Community Connections features 15 funfilled minutes with the movers and shakers at MCCS
about all their programs and services that help
make Okinawa home. Join host Kathy Millette for
discussions on everything from dining and vacation
travel to scuba diving and sports, along with health
& wellness segments and the weekly special-events
rundown to help mark your calendar. Hai Sai Okinawa
and Hai Sai Extras offer colorful insights about
Okinawa’s diverse culture and storied history as well
as helpful information about happenings and events
occurring island-wide. And last, but certainly not
least, Samy on the Street features MCCS TV’s Samy
Fineman spotlighting MCCS facilities and programs,
as well as service members and their families found
“on the street.” The program’s unique segments
include the documentary-style “Day in the Life,”
the chronological montage “In the Moment,” expert
advice with “3 Tips,” and more.
JUST-4-JUNIORS
Golf can be an ideal platform for parents and
qualified instructors to impart and reinforce values
that are inherent in the game such as honesty,
integrity, sportsmanship and proper etiquette. In
addition to these and other valuable life-lessons,
golf is a recreational activity that can be enjoyed
for a lifetime and a healthy alternative to too much
sedentary activity in front of the TV or Nintendo
Wii. Taiyo Golf Club offers golf clinics exclusively for
juniors on Sundays from 2 to 3 p.m. where they can
learn the basics from the professionals at Taiyo. If
you’re interested in enrolling your child call 098-9542013 for details.
Okinawa Living Magazine is printed with
Mi—Snake
(1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001)
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Believe it or not, snakes are considered
auspicious animals by many in the Orient,
and people born in the year of the snake
are often successful. They are by no means
pushy, but are purported to possess a knack
for being at the right place at the right time
and make decisions quickly and firmly.
It is believed that mi-doshi-umare make
good research scientists, philosophers,
detectives or professors. They have good
fortune in money matters, but are often
considered tight-fisted (except with close
friends and loved ones). Celebrity snakes
include actors Orlando Bloom, Robert
Downey Jr. and Pierce Brosnan.
Uma—Horse
(1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002)
The uma-doshi-umare personality often
varies radically. It is believed that some
may be tyrants or revolutionaries and
others meek and docile—much like the
animals of their totem. However, they
all have great capacity to excel. They are
good at handling money, but often lose
interest in their goals. Always traveling,
uma-doshi-umare often leave home at a
young age and remain restless throughout their life. They do well in groups and
are never short on conversation. Famous
horses include movie director James
Cameron, actresses Kristen Stewart and
Emma Watson as well as Clint Eastwood
and Denzel Washington.
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Hitsuji—Sheep
(1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003)
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Sheep (sometimes referred to as goats)
are typically elegant, charming, artistic,
and fond of natural items. People born
during a sheep year often find pleasure
expressing creativity in precise craftsmanship rather than originality. Although a
sheep may shy away from confrontation
and often follow the crowd, they ironically
resent being led by others. This characteristic often leads them to ask for help, and
then resist it when it comes. Some famous
hitsuji-doshi-umare include the late actor
Heath Ledger as well as alive-and-kicking
action stars Jason Statham, Vin Diesel and
Bruce Willis.
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Saru—Monkey
(1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004) It is believed that saru-doshi-umare can
make even the most boring subject seem
interesting. They are extremely inventive,
with a quick-wittedness that none can
rival, and their charm and good fortune
follow them everywhere. Despite their
popularity, they are seldom taken seriously
because they project an image of mischief
and this leads to much frustration. Sarudoshi-umare can do well at almost any
type of work, and they usually succeed in
anything they attempt. Their success often makes them arrogant, which leads to
isolation. They are exceptionally good at
problem-solving and have an insatiable
craving for knowledge. Notable monkeyyear-born include actors Jake Gyllenhaal,
Will Smith and Hugh Jackman.
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Tori—Rooster
(1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005)
The rooster is often abrasive and aggressive and is sometimes considered rude.
They have many talents and like the monkey they typically succeed in anything
that they attempt as well. They make good
detectives, doctors, nurses and troubleshooters. Rooster personalities have extremely high ideals and have little tolerance for those who don’t. Traditionally,
roosters are seen as the embodiment of direct, forceful and forthright behavior. Celebrities include actress Jennifer Aniston,
actors Gerard Butler and Edward Norton
and actor/director/record producer/hip
hop artist Ice Cube.
Inu—Dog
(1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006) Dog personalities are honest, faithful,
sincere and enjoy helping others. They
are intelligent and are usually good listeners. Like their totem animals they are
defensive when friends and family are
threatened and often ignore danger when
others are in peril. However, when truly
frightened, dogs tend to react unpredictably. Their rare displays of intense anger
are usually justified, but they easily forgive
and forget. Celebrities born during the
year of the dog include Dakota Fanning,
Justin Bieber and Anne Hathaway as well
as actor Viggo Mortenson and director
Tim Burton.
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I—Boar
(1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007)
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Boars are models of sincerity, purity, tolerance and honor. Many consider the boar
one of the most pleasant and productive of
animals (contrary to their bad-tempered
image). I-doshi umare get along well with
almost everyone and typically have a large
and varied collection of good friends. They
are also considered intellectuals—a character with a great thirst for knowledge. The
boar was such an integral part of the home
in China that the Chinese character for
“family” consists of the sign for a roof, under which is the character for a boar. Notables include actress Mila Kunis, actress/
performing artist Queen Latifah as well
as actors Matt Damon, Kevin Spacey
and Ken Watanabe.
Some cat-lovers may be wondering why the
dog is included but not the cat. Well legend
states that it wasn’t the dog’s fault—the rat deceived the cat out of the race by giving it the
wrong date. Dirty rat.
Sata andagi isn’t as commercially successful as
other Okinawan cuisines like Okinawa soba or goya
champuru. You see them mostly in tourist shops or
an Okinawan grandma’s kitchen. But it’s so widely
loved you might wonder why. Sata andagi isn’t one
for fanfare. Perfecting its form is what’s important.
Wise lessons from a fried ball.
MIKESAN’SJAPAN
Ringing in the
New Year in the Far East
Text by
MIKE DALEY
Layout by
MARGIE SHIMABUKURO
Does your New Year tradition involve party
poppers, champagne, a 10-second countdown
and a joyous rendition of Auld Lang Syne?
MIKESAN’SJAPAN
or many on Okinawa and in Japan the New
Year is greeted with solemn silence. New
Year’s, or Oshôgatsu, is a time for quiet reflection and subdued celebration with the family.
New Year’s observances are probably one of the most
important (and definitely the most elaborate) of Japan’s
holidays. And, while local celebratory customs can differ—sometimes radically—from prefecture to prefecture, most families in Japan ring in the New Year with
gatherings, visits to shrines or temples and formal calls
on relatives and friends homes bearing gifts.
For many on Okinawa, the late evening of Ômisoka,
(New Year’s Eve in Japanese) is spent outside in the chill
listening to the distant sounds of firecrackers (a Chinese
tradition thought to ward off evil spirits) and the sonorous reverberations of Jôya-no-Kane—the ritual ringing
of Buddhist temples’ cast-iron bells 108 times at the
dawn of the New Year.
Preparations for the coming New Year customarily begin in mid-December with parties called bônenkai—which are celebrations held to commemorate
the end of the year (the word "bônen" roughly means
“to forget the past year’s bad luck” and “kai” is party).
Bônenkai offer many people in Japan an opportunity
to forget the trials and tribulations of the past year and
welcome the coming of the new one with a clean slate
and cheerful countenance. Although these parties
(along with shinnenkai to welcome the New Year) are
mostly held with co-workers, they are also celebrated
with friends and family.
Before New Year’s the house also receives the “clean
slate” treatment in the form of a thorough cleaning
called susubarai—an old Shinto custom. The home is
then decorated with traditional ornamentation such
as shimenawa.
Shimenawa are probably the most commonly seen
New Year decoration. They comprise a sacred rope
(woven with straw) which is then decorated with tangerines, konbu (dried kelp), and white strips of paper
called shide. The shimenawa is hung over the front
door to mark the temporary abode of the Toshi-Gami
(New Year’s deities) and also to help prevent malevolent
spirits from entering the house. Smaller versions of the
charm are also sold at shrines for use on the front of
one’s automobiles to ward off accidents.
Before New Year’s, many people buy new clothes and
attempt to clear all debts. These and other chores are
completed to give people a sense of “starting clean” and
welcoming the New Year with an unpolluted spirit.
After susubarai, the home is also specially prepared
with the aforementioned shimenawa as well as other
decorations such as kagamimochi (auspicious doublestack of mochi rice cake decorated with a tangerine
and shide); kadomatsu (an arrangement of pine tree
sprigs and bamboo) beside the entranceways of homes,
apartments, and other buildings; and sake (rice wine)
persimmons and other foods on a ceremonial pedestal
called toshidana (literally, “year shelf ”) to honor the
Toshi-Gami. These and other decorations have been
used since ancient times to welcome the Toshi-Gami
into Japanese homes.
After the spirit and the home are ready for the
end of the year, many Japanese busy themselves with
another of the important preparations for the New
Year—nengajyo. Nengajyo are basically greeting cards
sent by individuals to virtually every relative, friend
and acquaintance. Businesses also send cards to all of
their customers thanking them for their patronage.
This Japanese New Year’s card sent by families fulfills
many of the same functions as the Western Christmas
card—basically wishing others happy holidays and
good wishes for the coming year. However, the typical
Japanese person tends to send out the cards in much
greater quantities—an average family mailing is usually
over a hundred cards in a short timeframe. Many families design their own postcards using readily-available
dedicated software and have them printed, complete
with the requisite family portrait. The cards are then
posted between the 15th and 25th of December, and
held by post offices to be delivered January 1–3.
The expression “ringing in the New Year” happens to
apply literally in many places in Japan. Jôya-no-Kane, or
the ritual ringing of bells, is an ancient Buddhist practice
believed to dispel the evil of the past year. At the stroke
of midnight on New Year’s Day, Tsuri-Gane (great hanging bells) located in temples throughout Japan toll 108
times. According to Buddhist belief, every human carries
108 fundamental sins and that they could be cleansed of
these offenses by hearing the bells toll.
Jôya-no-Kane, along with many other New Year’s
customs, is very significant to many in Japan. However,
many other customs can be enjoyed by most and even
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Waryu Sushi Shuna
An all-you-can-order extravaganza
By Courtney Rick
Photography by Thomas Alan Smilie
A
uthentic Japanese restaurants in the
U.S. are quickly replacing swanky
French restaurants as the most
expensive menu in town. While you
can still find pre-packaged California rolls
at the supermarket, diners also recognize
the value of fresh ingredients and a chef ’s
finesse that create the high-end Japanese
dining experience. Living in Japan, it’s much
easier to find an “authentic” experience but
it’s still a challenge to find high quality at a
reasonable price. Waryu Sushi Shuna inside
the Tokyo Dai-ichi Hotel hits the mark by
combining these two holy grails of dining.
Buffets are generally a good value, but
not always the freshest, especially when
it comes to sushi. All-you-can-eat sushi
seems like a good idea, but not when you’re
left guessing how long the tuna has been
languishing on a serving tray. Waryu Sushi
Shuna solved this dilemma with their new
lunchtime all-you-can-order approach to
the traditional buffet. For ¥1,800, diners
can order a limitless amount from their
menu and have it prepared fresh each time.
Each person can order two items at a time,
but there is no restriction as to how many
orders you can place during your lunch. No
more languishing tuna.
Another potential downfall of traditional
buffets is that they can be limiting. At best,
there might be 20 or so star items on a buffet
line, and half might be down to the scraps at
the bottom of the chafing dish. Waryu Sushi
Shuna has a 50-item menu, and you’ll never
have to settle for scraps since everything is
prepared on demand.
The main attraction of the restaurant’s
menu is the seafood. The sushi chef
dutifully waits for the order to prepare
mouth-watering slices of tuna, snapper,
yellow tail and charred salmon. Limitless
high-quality sushi is enough to make this
lunch a good deal, but factor in the allyou-can-eat steamed or grilled snow crab
legs and it becomes an unbeatable deal.
The crab legs even come out pre-cracked,
so the hardest part of your meal will be
deciding how many you can eat.
Other menu favorites are the grilled
selections. Almost every table at the
restaurant had ordered a sizzling ceramic
hot-plate (or two) with Okinawan pork
or sirloin beef and vegetables. It’s difficult
to say which one is more delicious, so you
might as well order both. While you wait
for it to finish searing, sink your teeth into
the butter grilled local fish swimming in
a beautiful sea of garlic or the perfectly
prepared salt grilled Yanbaru chicken.
Another benefit of a made-to-order
buffet is the inclusion of foods that don’t fare
well in a mass-produced setting. Tempura,
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for example, can become a soggy mess if
not enjoyed immediately. The chef delicately
fries up shrimp, white fish, peanut tofu,
veggies and mozuku seaweed only when
you order it so you get a hot, crispy plate of
tempura goodness every time. You can also
order nabe hot pots of various stews and
soups that stay heated at your table. Good
luck finding that on a regular buffet line.
If you have any room left after your
feast, the restaurant also has desserts on
the menu. If you haven’t tried Okinawan
zenzai yet, this is the perfect place to do
so. The popular dessert consists of sweet
azuki bean porridge with chewy mochi
covered in shaved ice. You can also sample
Okinawan brown sugar mochi. The menu
has a mix of ice creams and sherbets too,
including beni imo (Okinawan purple
sweet potato), mango and shîkwâsâ
(Okinawan citrus fruit) flavors.
All of the items on the lunch special
menu come in perfect portion sizes to
allow you to try a little bit of everything,
just like you would at a normal buffet. No
need to make sacrifices here. There is also
no time limit to how long you can order off
the menu. The restaurant opens at 11:30
a.m. for lunch with the last order at 1:30
p.m. Stay for a leisurely lunch and find out
exactly how many crab legs and slices of
sashimi you can eat.
Waryu Sushi Shuna is located inside the
Tokyo Dai-ichi Hotel in the Yogi district
of Okinawa City and is a short ride from
Camp Foster or Kadena Air Base. Not only
does the restaurant offer outstanding food,
but it also boasts a beautiful panorama
view of Okinawa while you dine. Authentic
Japanese cuisine at an unbeatable price
with a spectacular view—the trifecta of
dining has been attained.
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HOWTOGETTHERE
From the Camp Foster Legion Gate, turn left onto Route
330. Turn right at the Rycom intersection onto Route 22.
Pass through three traffic lights and turn right at the end
of the road. Go straight and turn right after passing Hotel
Hawaii on your left. The Tokyo Dai-ichi Hotel will be on
your right after a few minutes on this road. The restaurant
is located on the second floor.
Hours of Operation
Daily
Lunch Special, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (L.O. 1:30 p.m.)
Dinner, 5:30–11 p.m. (L.O. 10:30 p.m.)
Phone Number
098-931-1585
Payment
¥, $, credit card
QUESTFORHEALTH
Ready, Set, Go
Setting New Year’s Goals
By Kim Beard, MCCS Health Promotion Program Manager
M
otivational speaker Les Brown
once said, “Life takes on meaning
when you become motivated, set
goals and charge after them in an
unstoppable manner.“ Most of us are used
to setting New Year’s resolutions rather than
New Year’s goals. However, why not take
a different approach this year and pursue
goals? Resolutions are essentially promises
that are far too easy to break. On the other
hand, goals serve as a road map to guide us
on the journey to a better life. Take the time to
reflect on the changes you want and need to
make. Develop a written plan of action stating your goals and then buckle down with all
the tenacity you can muster and make these
aspirations a reality. When setting goals,
remember Stephen Covey’s (author of the
popular book The Seven Habits of Highly
Effective People) advice to “begin with the
end in mind.”
Following are some critical areas to
consider when establishing your plan to
achieve a healthier and happier existence.
Battle of the bulge: With close to 70
percent of Americans currently overweight or obese, this is simply not a battle
we can continue to lose. Winning this war
requires cleaning up eating habits and establishing a new exercise plan or revising
your current workout routine.
Be good to you: Learn to trust, cherish,
nurture and love yourself. Make sure you are
physically, mentally, emotionally, socially
and spiritually at the top of your game.
Commit to quit: Make 2014 the year
you kick whatever bad habit is plaguing
your life, whether it’s tobacco, alcohol,
soda or being a couch potato. Kick this
bad habit to the curb and your health will
automatically take a turn for the better.
Downsize debt: If finances are a source
of stress in your life, take charge and get
the situation under control. Consult with
a financial advisor and figure out a solid
plan to make this happen. Sticking to a
budget prevents overspending and ensures peace of mind.
Enjoy each day: Make this a year to
remember by appreciating life and all of
its splendor and beauty. Spend more time
participating in activities you enjoy or
take up a new hobby.
Family and friends: Vow to appreciate loved ones and spend more time with
family and friends. Quality time with
people we cherish can be difficult with our
hectic lifestyles. However, taking advantage of every moment you get with loved
ones and strengthening your support
system will pay dividends to your overall
quality of life.
Fitness is foremost: Participating in a
consistent exercise routine is the closest
solution we have for the infamous fountain of youth. Studies prove that exercise
reduces the risk of certain cancers, increases longevity, enhances mood, lowers
blood pressure and cholesterol and makes
life more enjoyable.
Get organized: We waste precious
time looking for the keys, a missing shoe
or the umbrella as we scurry out the door
in the morning. By taking the time to
organize your closets, drawers and workspace, you can avoid all that extra hassle,
be more productive and focus on accomplishing your most important goals.
Helping hand: An abundance of opportunities exist to make a difference in the lives
of others. Volunteer at the thrift shop, read
to children at the schools, assist at an animal
shelter or simply reach out to a friend or
neighbor in need of a helping hand.
TAIYOGOLF
Golf Instruction
Taiyo Golf Academy & Practice Range
By Jim Kassebaum
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HEADGOLFPROFESSIONAL
Sonny Gibbs
A certified master teaching professional registered with the
Professional Golf Teachers Association of America (PGTAA),
Sonny Gibb has been instrumental in instructing some of
Okinawa’s top-ranked junior golfers on their rise to pro
stardom, including LPGA star Mika Miyazato, the JLPGA’s
Miyako Tanaka and Mayumi Chinzei, and the JPGA’s Keita
Karimata and Yasushi Karimata. Sonny also coached the
junior team that held the #1 ranking in Okinawa for three
consecutive years.
W
hether you’ve plateaued in
your progress on the golf
course or are tinkering with
your swing a la Tiger Woods,
there is no time like the start of a new year
to get an instructional check-up or full-on
overhaul at Taiyo Golf Club. Natural ability and “feel” can take you only so far in this
challenging game, as even the best players
in the world regularly seek professional
instruction to fine-tune their games, iron
out kinks, or rework their swing entirely.
“In my opinion we have the best golf
instructor on Okinawa in Sonny Gibbs,
our head golf professional and director
of Taiyo Golf Academy,” says Rich Erland,
Taiyo Golf Club’s director of golf.“The success of Sonny’s current and past students,
who play on numerous pro tours, speaks
volumes about the level of expertise and
the quality of instruction he provides.”
Under Gibbs’ watchful eye, the Taiyo Golf
Academy staff has at its disposal a stateof-the-art training studio featuring all the
latest high-tech tools essential to golf instruction in the 21st century.
“My guiding philosophy is to ensure
that every student of Taiyo Golf Academy
His 30+ years of teaching (and playing) experience have
helped Sonny identify the critical success factors in developing a successful golf swing. “I welcome the opportunity
to share what I’ve learned about the golf swing in an individualized, integrated way with each and every student I
work with at Taiyo,” Gibbs says. “I hope you will stop by for
a consultation about your swing and a discussion about
what we can do to help you improve and enjoy this great
game of golf even more.”
learns the proper techniques and skills to
swing the golf club on a consistent plane
that will produce a solid position at impact,”
Gibbs says. “How each student achieves his
or her personal goals will be different, and
that is one the rewarding parts of the journey that they will embark upon when seeking professional instruction.”
According to Gibbs, golfers who struggle with the game usually fall into the following categories:
• Have never taken lessons and choose
to self-teach or take advice from
non-professionals.
• Have taken one or two lessons, saw
no immediate results, then got discouraged and quit.
• Have taken a few lessons and, due to
the awkwardness of the change(s), decided “that just doesn’t feel right” and
went back to their old habits.
Hard work and determination, along
with practicing the proper fundamentals
and performing the drills taught by an
experienced golf professional, is the easiest road to success. Practice is important,
Gibbs notes, but it is even more important
that aspiring golfers practice the proper
techniques as taught by a professional.
“Any golfer who continues to practice with
poor swing mechanics will do nothing
more than reinforce and further ingrain
those bad habits,” cautions Gibbs.
In addition to private and group golf
instruction via the Taiyo Golf Academy
and its practice range, Gibbs and his
team also offer programs dedicated to
single Marines; spouses of deployed service members, ladies golf (on Thursday
mornings and afternoons); beginners
(Discover Golf ); juniors (golf clinics every Sunday); and families (Family Night
on Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m.). Watch this
page or visit our website or the Taiyo Golf
Club page on Facebook for more details
about these offerings and others throughout 2014.
Taiyo Golf Club, the Golf Academy and
practice range are open to all DoD ID card
holders, their guests, and the general public.
Registration for golf instruction must be
made in person at the Taiyo GC Pro Shop.
For more information, visit Taiyo Golf
Club (map and directions available at www.
mccsokinawa.com/taiyo ) or call 622-2004
(or 098-954-2004from off-base/cell).
TSUNAMISCUBA
Underwater Tune-Up
Preparing for the dive season
by Courtney Rick
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FEATUREDCLASS
Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver Course
Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more nodecompression dive time. This means more time underwater, especially on repetitive dives. No wonder many
divers choose this as their first specialty course. Ask your
PADI instructor about how you can start your Enriched
Air Diver course during your Open Water Diver course.
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SAFETYTIP
If it takes you longer than 10 seconds to decide to get in
or not, choose another dive site.
T
echnology allows us to explore
underwater depths that were once
thought unimaginable. But for that
to happen safely, the dive equipment that makes it possible must be in
pristine condition. Your diving gear can
take a beating from repeated exposure
to corrosive salt water. Even with proper
routine maintenance and cleaning, it is
wise to have the professionals thoroughly
inspect your gear annually on the surface
so you can continue doing what you love
under the sea.
The professionals at Tsunami SCUBA
can make sure your dive gear is still in
good working condition. Major equipment such as your regulator, gauges, dive
computer and buoyancy control device
(BCD) should be inspected according
to the manufacturer’s recommendation,
which is often annually. A typical annual
service includes O-ring inspections and
replacement, internal cleaning and any
necessary adjustments. If you own tanks,
you can also take care of your annual visual tank inspections or the hydro tests
that are required every five years.
The winter season is a popular time
of year for divers to hand over their beloved gear while they take a break from
the chilly ocean; although for some
divers, the lower temperatures are no
deterrent. Plan to be without your gear
for a few weeks after you drop it off for
maintenance. Fortunately, there is always rental gear available to prevent any
withdrawal symptoms.
In addition to bringing your gear in
for annual maintenance, there are several
ways throughout the year to minimize
wear and tear. The easiest way to care for
your gear is to thoroughly wash away the
damaging salt water after every dive. Salt
water contains minerals that can gradually deteriorate your gear. Wash all your
gear in fresh, clean water after every dive
and dry before storing in a cool, dry place
away from direct sunlight.
When washing your gear, pay particular attention to your regulator to
ensure water does not enter the first
stage. Rinsing the regulator while it is
still attached to the tank is ideal. If not,
make sure to thoroughly dry the regulator’s dust cap before firmly replacing and
washing the regulator. When washing
your BCD, don’t neglect rinsing the inside of the device in addition to the outside. Fill the bladder with fresh water,
drain the water and then dry and store
the BCD partially inflated.
Always visually inspect your gear before diving for signs of damage. Masks,
fin straps and snorkels are susceptible to
stretching and sunlight damage. Hoses
and gauges are also at risk of getting
scratched on coral or tangled on objects.
It is also a good idea to take stock of your
parts kit and make sure you have a stash
of commonly lost or worn-out items like
mask straps, O-rings, clips, extra weights,
silicone grease and tools. With proper
care and a little planning, diving can be
worry free.
TOURSPLUS
Osaka Tour
World class entertainment.
By Ryan Anastoplus
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LOCALTOURS
Mikan Picking Tour
January 18, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Adults $32, Children (6–11) $20, (3–5) $11, (under 3) $5
Visit Nago Pineapple Winery, then enjoy lunch at Nago
Jusco shopping mall. After lunch, head to Izumi Mikan
Farm to pick Okinawan tangerines.
Nago Cherry Blossom Festival
January 25–26, 1 p.m.–9 p.m.
Adults $21, Children (3–11) $14, (under 3) $5
Come and enjoy family fun with food, cultural dances,
parades and the beautiful view of the cherry blossoms.
Forest Adventure Park
January 19, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Adults $58, Children (7–17) $35
Check out Okinawa’s best thrill, the Forest Adventure
Park. Test your courage on the Zip Slide, the Amazon Rope
Bridge, the Tibetan Bridge and other exciting courses.
A
s one of the shopping and culinary capitals of the world, Osaka
is where anyone would want to be.
From February 14 to 17, Tours+
will take you to Osaka to experience some
of the best sights and flavors Japan and
the world has to offer. Visitors can enjoy
the stunning beauty and rich history of
the Osaka Castle and Karahori shopping
street, revel in the colorful neighborhood of Shinsekai, go to the center of all
the action in Namba or get your kicks in
Universal Studios Japan.
Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most famous and, for a time, largest castles in the
country. Surrounding the castle in its 15
acres of property are citadels, gates, turrets,
stone walls and moats. The Nishinomaru
Garden is filled with over 600 cherry trees
and a tea house featuring nice views of
the castle tower. The entire Osaka Castle
Park is the second largest park in the city,
featuring sprawling fields, sport facilities,
Osakajo Hall (a multi-purpose area), and
a shrine dedicated to the person who built
Osaka Castle, Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Once
used as a military training ground, Osaka
Castle Park is now mostly populated by a
variety of buskers on the weekends and, in
the spring, cherry and plum blossoms.
In the midst of Osaka’s bustling metropolis find some time to duck into a narrow alley that will take you back in time.
Karahori shopping street is a quiet halfmile stretch of shops and town houses that
was most popular before WWII. The area
escaped a lot of the damage during the war,
and the street remains a unique trail of history and shopping. You will find shops and
cafes recently renovated by local architects
that still use the original structures.
Shinsekai is another unique part
of Osaka but requires a change of pace.
Meaning “new world,” Shinsekai was created in 1912 with the northern side modeled
after New York and the southern side after
Paris. Most evident of this is the centerpiece
of the town, Tsutenkaku, a tower mimicking
the Eiffel Tower. Shinsekai’s culinary contribution to the world is the kushikatsu—the
deep fried kebab. Fugu (pufferfish) restaurants are also popular here, so after cheating
death with kushikatsu’s excessive trans-fat,
try your luck with fugu.
Namba has the best food, arcades,
shopping, and nightclubs in Osaka. Some
of the most famous images of Osaka’s
city life are found in Namba, such as the
Gilco Man and the Kani Doraku crab
sign. Dotonbori is where you’ll find
shopping and food. Shinsaibashi and
Amerikamura are shopping districts, the
latter being expensive department stores
designer shops and the former being
Osaka’s version of Tokyo’s Harajuku—
more cutting-edge fashion with cafes and
thrift shops. Den Den Town is an electronics district, where you can not only
find anything electronic, but everything
manga and anime as well as maid and
cosplay cafes.
If you’re looking to experience a
theme park on your trip, Osaka is home
to Universal Studios Japan. The awardwinning theme park includes rides like
The Amazing Adventures of Spider
Man, Shrek’s 4-D Adventure, Backdraft,
Jurassic Park: The Ride, Jaws and The
Wizarding World of Harry Potter set to
open in 2014.
For more details or to reserve your
spot on this trip, call your local Tours+
office today. There are Tours+ offices on
Camps Foster, Hansen and Kinser.
Takeaway Touchdown
An All-Star Lineup of Food
By Lisa Leung Indelicato
Photography by Thomas Alan Smilie
E
very winter, the greatest American
game comes around. Considered to
be the most watched sporting event
in the country, the Super Bowl and
the playoffs leading up to it, garners millions of viewers in and out of the country. For many, the big game is a tradition
filled with family, friends and, of course,
some of the most delicious and classic
American cuisine. Chili, wings, ribs, you
name it, this isn’t the food for dieters, this
is the food that fuels sports fans. Move
over cheat day—we’re looking at a cheat
month.
As is implied by being the mostwatched sporting event in America, the
point of the big game is to do exactly
that—watch it. But preparing the tasty,
football-appropriate spread that you,
your family and friends dream of takes
time, which presents a great dilemma for
true football fans. You want your cake
(and nachos and subs) but you want to
eat it too, preferably without missing one
second of the football fun. So what is a
fan supposed to do? Here’s an idea: order
a Takeaway Touchdown Package from
your local MCCS Club. It will save you
time and stress and allow you to enjoy
the football that is your American right.
From December 28 to February 3, you
can get all of your favorite food munchies to go while you watch the big game
in the comfort of your own home. Your
smorgasbord can come in a variety of
different packages, catering to all sorts
of tastes and party sizes. The BBQ Blitz
package costs $100 and stars one pound
of chopped brisket with eight buns, one
pound of pulled pork with eight buns
and a whopping two pounds of chicken
wings in your choice of buffalo or barbecue flavors. The sides include 16 ounces
of barbecue sauce, one dozen pickle
spears, two quarts of coleslaw, two quarts
of baked beans and two quarts of potato
macaroni salad. Let’s not forget dessert.
With your package you’ll also get a dozen
fresh-baked cookies and an apple pie.
That is almost enough food to feed an
entire football team, so it is definitely
enough to keep your lineup at home satiated throughout the game.
The Coin Toss package, also $100,
will get you a 10-inch muffaletta sub,
two quarts of green chili chicken soup,
two pounds of wings (buffalo or barbecue), two quarts of potato macaroni
salad, a dozen pickle spears, one quart
of guacamole with tortilla chips, plus an
ATTHECLUBS
Big Game, Big Breakfast
The big game isn’t complete without a giant
spread of food and, for some people, the social
camaraderie that goes along with watching a
game in a large, public space is the best way
to enjoy it. On February 3 at 7 a.m., watch
the championship game as you scarf down a
big breakfast at one of the MCCS Clubs with
complimentary snacks throughout the game for
only $9.95. For details, please visit mccsokinawa.
com/clubs or call your local MCCS club.
TOUCHDOWN
PACKAGES
Surfside
Camp Kinser 637-3137
Ocean Breeze
Camp Foster 645-3666
Butler Officers’ Club
Plaza Housing 645-7126
Bayview
Camp Courtney 622-9300
apple pie and one dozen brownies. The
Field Goal package, set at $150, comes
with two entire racks of spare ribs, four
pounds of wings (buffalo or barbecue),
an 18-inch Carnegie deli sub, two quarts
each of green chili chicken soup and
coleslaw, baked beans, potato mac salad,
an apple pie and a dozen brownies. The
giant Skybox package, priced at $200,
features two quarts of beef and bean
chili, two pounds each of chopped brisket and pulled pork (with 32 buns total),
16 ounces of barbecue sauce, two dozen
pickle spears, four pounds of wings (buffalo or barbecue), an 18 inch deli club
sub, two quarts each of green chili chicken soup and potato macaroni salad and
one quart each of guacamole and salsa
with two bags of tortilla chips. Finish the
meal with a dessert of a dozen brownies
and a dozen cookies.
You can also order from an á la carte
menu if you want just a few items, either
on their own or to top up your package.
The á la carte menu is an excellent option
for those who wish to build their own
bill of fare. Prices for the á la carte menu
range from $2 to $25. The meats on
the menu include spare rib racks, beef
and bean chili, chicken wings, chopped
brisket and pulled pork. Subs offered
are a ten-inch muffaletta, an 18 inch
Carnegie deli sub and an 18-inch deli
club sub. Sides include coleslaw, baked
beans, potato macaroni salad and green
chili chicken soup. You can also get a
quart of either guacamole or salsa and
a bag of tortilla chips. Other additions
include pickle spears and extra barbecue
sauce. For dessert, the á la carte options
The Palms
Camp Hansen 623-4375
BeachHead
Camp Schwab 625-2053
include apple pie, brownies or your
choice of chocolate chip, macadamia nut
or oatmeal raisin cookies. For full pricing
details, please visit mccsokinawa.com/
catering or call your nearest MCCS Club.
Please call your nearest club five days in
advance to order.
COMMUNITYCENTER
Custom Frames and Plaques
Great deals on perfect gifts
By Ryan Anastoplus
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FEATUREDCLASSES
Japanese Calligraphy Class
Learn the fundamentals of calligraphy in addition to
culture and customs on Okinawa. This class is taught
on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. at Foster Framing & Fine
Arts. Open to students ages 10 and older. Call 645-3674
to register.
Origami Class
Designed for participants age 14 and older, this class
teaches the fundamentals of origami, from reading patterns to folding. This class is taught on the first Thursday
or every month from 3 to 4 p.m. at Foster Framing & Fine
Arts. Call 645-3674 to register.
I
f you have a need for frames or custom plaques, February is the ideal
time to buy. From February 18 to 22,
the Frame Shop is offering 20 percent off material fees and the Custom
Shop is taking 10 percent off purchases
of $50 or more on plaques. The Frame
Shop has everything you need to build
your own frame and the Custom Shop
is here to personalize almost anything
from trophies to T-shirts and of course,
plaques. Both are located inside the
Community Center on Camp Foster.
Whether it’s a birthday, graduation,
anniversary, or any other occasion of
significance, frames and plaques make
great gifts. February also marks Creative
Romance Month, National Weddings
Month and Canned Food Month—all
sound like fine events to award a plaque
or a frame as a gift.
Whether it’s artwork or a photo,
anything can benefit from a frame. The
first frames were used by the Egyptians
to hang portraits of mummies on
people’s homes, and while today most
of us frame photos of babies and our
pet dogs, frames still serve the same
purposes. Frames protect photos from
the elements as well as the normal wear
and tear of human handling. In addition
to adding protection to your photos,
frames give an aesthetic appeal to your
photos and your décor. And by building your own frame, you can match
the frame to your home’s décor without
having to shop around. There is a reason we take photos, and it’s not to keep
them stuffed away in a big, ugly album
that you’ll never look through. By taking
20 percent off material fees, putting together a custom frame cannot be easier
or cheaper.
But perhaps you’re looking to go a
different direction. Maybe something
that’s not centered on a photo. Frames
are great for friends and family, but
if you want something more professional and ceremonial, there is only one
choice—a plaque.
Since World War I, plaques have
been a classy way to honor and remember somebody. Though it’s just a simple
piece of metal or bronze, a slab of stone,
or sometimes wood, it’s the words and
artwork that make the plaque special.
A plaque is sure to leave a lasting impression on the awardee, but the best
part is, they won’t ever have to know
that you got it for 10 percent off. Don’t
worry, this doesn’t cheapen the gesture,
in fact, it makes it even more honorable.
Not only has the person you’re honoring
done something plaque-worthy, he or
she is now saving your money. Perhaps
you should buy him or her an extra
plaque for that reason alone. Might as
well—it’s 10 percent off.
Both the Frame Shop and Custom
Shop offer wonderful and timeless options for gifts and personal keepsakes at
great prices. From February 18 to 22, take
further advantage of these prices through
their frame and plaque promotions.
Whether you build a frame or create a
custom plaque, the Community Center
on Camp Foster always has the answer to
the best in personalized gifts.
M&FPR
New Financial Beginning
Setting your financial goals for 2014
By Anthony Green, Personal Financial Management Specialist
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FEATUREDCLASSES
Money Management Workshop
This hands-on workshop will enable attendees to prepare a financial statement, develop a budget, establish
a savings plan and build/rebuild a good credit record.
Shrine Visit
During this time of year, virtually all shrines in Japan are
crowded with visitors for Hatsumode, the first temple or
shrine visit for the New Year. Experience this traditional
observance that makes the season even more festive. For
more information and to register, please call your nearest
MFP-R. Please bring your own vehicle for transportation.
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JANUARYCALENDAR
Camp Foster
Calligraphy
Survival Japanese Writing
Japanese Language Class Part I
Tour: Hamby Town
Saving and Investing
T
he New Year has just begun and
with it, a new beginning for your
financial future. Maybe your goals
for 2014 include eliminating your
debt, losing weight or even working to
become a better person overall. For some
people, resolutions such as these are difficult mountains to climb, while for others, they are as easy as a walk in the park.
If the outcome to your goals last year was
not exactly what you had visualized, you
may need to re-evaluate and make some
adjustments to your game plan. It’s possible you may even need to change your
goal-planning process.
Try this simple procedure: first, list all
of your specific financial goals in writing,
while making sure to consider the impact these goals and objectives will have
on your situation and the people around
you. Second, make your financial goals
measurable; determine realistic goals and
objectives that you want to accomplish
during this year. Third, ensure your financial goals are attainable and realistic.
Setting goals too high or too low can be
detrimental to achieving your financial
goals. Achieving your goals and successes
could be as simple as learning to live
within your financial means. Finally, set
a timeline for success. How long will it
take to achieve your financial goals and
objectives? Your various objectives may
have different timelines depending on
their priority and amount. For example,
the timeline to pay off a specific debt may
be shorter than saving for the down payment on a home purchase.
Your financial goals can be realized if
you have dedicated the time to develop
a strong plan. In the past, you may have
missed the mark by not properly developing your plan, goals and objectives. If
improving your financial standing is your
vision for 2014, MCCS Marine & Family
Program–Resources provides many different classes and workshops to help you
create your financial success story. Our
fundamental Money Management workshop takes place at several locations every
month and is a great starting point for
your plan for financial success in 2014. For
more information, please visit us online at
mccsokinawa.com/personal_finance_management or call us at 645-2104. Let us help
you create a smart plan for 2014.
Camp Kinser
4-Lenses Workshop
Tour: Kinser Field Trip
Credit Report & Credit Score Analysis
Transition Readiness Seminar
Career Assessment
Federal Government Employment Process
Camp Courtney
Social Network Your Way to a Job
Resume Writing Workshop
Ace the Interview Workshop
Job Fair Success
Car Buying Workshop
Camp Hansen
Thrift Savings Plan Workshop
Home Buying Workshop
Transition Readiness Seminar
Career Assessment
Resume Writing Workshop
Camp Schwab
Federal Government Employment Process
Social Network Your Way to a Job
Ace the Interview Workshop
Basic Investing Part I
Survival Japanese Language Class
MCAS Futenma
Survival Japanese Language Class
Camp Shields
Basic Financial Planning
MCFTB
Advanced L.I.N.K.S.
In-depth information for Marine Corps and Navy spouses
By Tiffany Mattson, L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer
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FEATUREDCLASSES
Hearts Apart
January 3, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Camp Foster
L.I.N.K.S. for Kids
January 8, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Camp Foster
JSO (Educational Program)
January 9, 9 a.m.–noon
Camp Foster
Premarital Seminar
January 10, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Camp Foster
L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses
January 11, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Camp Foster
Savvy Spouses
January 14, 8:30–10 a.m.
Camp Foster
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ou may have many questions if you’re
a military spouse. Do you need to
withdraw from TRICARE when you
travel? Can your visiting family be
seen at a military treatment facility? How do
you fly your pets back to the States? Rather
than filling your day with phone calls, come
to the Advanced L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses workshop. Not only will you get the answers you
are looking for, you will also get the chance to
make friends and enjoy great food.
The Advanced L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses
workshop (formerly known as Advanced
L.I.N.K.S. for Seasoned Spouses) was originally designed to help spouses plan for a
smoother retirement and transition into
the civilian community. As of last year, the
workshop has been renamed and redesigned. It is open to all spouses who have
taken the standard workshop. After learning the basics, register for the advanced
workshop to get information from organizations like the Transition Assistance
Management Program (TAMP) and
Family Member Employment Assistance
Program (FMEAP) on topics like trends
in the job market, separation/retirement workshops, resume writing skills,
interviewing techniques and more.
In the “Maze” section of the workshop,
TRICARE representatives will share information about the plans offered overseas, what
to do if you go on leave and other topics. The
“Legal Support Services” section will discuss
the services they offer and provide clarity
on the purpose of legal documents, such as
a power of attorney. From the “Crossroads”
section, the Distribution Management
Office/Personal Transportation Office
(DMO/PTO) will share highlights of their
Smooth Move workshop and tips on getting your move started through move.mil.
“Personal Financial Management” (PFM)
will provide information on credit scores,
buying and selling a home and a look into
their workshops. Finally, from the “Getting
Along” section, military family life consultants (MFLC), Families Overcoming Under
Stress (FOCUS) and a chaplain will provide
more information on their services.
Our next Advanced L.I.N.K.S. for
spouses will be on January 29 on the Camp
Foster MCFTB (bldg.5677). For more information and to register, call 645-3689
(098-970-3689 from off base) or visit our
website at mccsokinawa.com/mcftb.
January 14–15, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Camp Kinser
Family Care Plan
January 15, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Camp Foster
JSO (Daily Life-tips Program)
January 16, 9 a.m.–noon
Camp Foster
Strong Military Couples
January 16, 6–8 p.m.
Camp Kinser
Developing Healthy Blended Families
January 23, 1:30–4 p.m.
Camp Foster
January 27, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Camp Courtney
Advanced L.I.N.K.S.
January 29, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Camp Foster
Basic Stress Management
January 29, 1:30–4 p.m.
Camp Courtney
L.I.N.K.S. for Teens
January 30–31, 4–7 p.m.
Camp Foster
LIBRARIES&EDUCATION
Comparing Higher Education
Community college versus four-year university
By Ashley Cree, Supervisory Student Services Specialist, and Lindsey Norman, Transition Readiness Advisor
n
DIDYOUKNOW?
Active duty spouses, dependents and DoD civilians are
eligible to utilize MCCS Education and Career Services
to assist with FAFSA, Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer, MYCAA,
testing services and guidance counseling. Please contact your local MCCS Education Center to set up an individualized appointment to meet with professional staff
regarding your educational aspirations.
T
here are a lot of questions that
potential students must ask when
searching for a school that fits their
individual needs. Financial questions always top the list, but an equally
important question should be about the
type of school that will best fit the student
to help them complete their education.
The best way to answer this question is to
become educated about the major differences between community colleges and
traditional four-year universities. The
good news is that they both can help students achieve their academic goals.
Community colleges (often referred
to as junior colleges or two-year colleges)
grant associate’s degrees and certificates
for specific vocations. These types of institutions are prevalent in metropolitan
and rural areas and are a stepping stone
for students who are returning to higher
education after many years or for students
who wish to improve their academic skills
to better prepare for a traditional fouryear university. There are a few advantages
to beginning the educational journey at a
community college including low rates of
tuition, small class sizes, open admission
policies, liberal acceptance qualifications
and vocational curriculum for direct entry
into the workforce. Furthermore, almost
all community colleges have documented
transfer agreements with universities in
their region so students can ensure that
the maximum number of credits will
transfer toward a bachelor’s degree.
A four-year university differs from a
community college because it can offer
associate, bachelor and post-graduate degrees. These universities can be public or
private entities that typically offer a wide
array of majors to choose from. Some
even allow students to complete four-year
programs online. These universities allow
for the advanced study of many subjects
often including specialized labs and internship opportunities. Depending on the
size and location of the university, classes
can have as few as 15 students or as many
as 200. Freshmen-level courses at large
universities are usually the largest classes.
The rate of tuition that students pay is
usually higher for four-year schools compared to community college rates.
Universities regularly designate an instate and out-of-state rate of tuition based
on the student’s state of residence, the latter being substantially higher. University
campuses can offer a rich and diverse social experience for students who are away
from home. In addition to their studies,
students can partake in fraternities, sororities, intramural athletics, student government and professional organizations,
among other activities.
Choosing a school is a huge decision
and should be based upon multiple factors. Armed with the right information,
students should have the fundamental
knowledge to do some individual reflection on the type of school that best suits
their needs and aspirations. Again, both
community colleges and universities
have merit, but determining the right
fit rests solely on the individual. MCCS
Education and Career Services has professional guidance counselors and resources
ready to assist with making that choice
along with any other educational endeavor. For details on where to find us, please
visit our website at mccsokinawa.com/educationandcareerservices or our Facebook
page at MCCS Okinawa – Education and
Libraries.
YOUTH&TEEN
Resolutions with the Family
Getting your kids involved with New Year’s resolutions
By Sarah Truax, Administrative Assistant, Chura Warabi Center
n
SLOSPOT
The SAT
If you plan on attending college in the U.S., it’s a good idea
to take the SAT, which tests reading, writing and math. Did
you know that eKnowledge donates the SAT Prep Program
(a $200 value) to all branches of the military who are active duty, retired, veterans, National Guard, reserve and DoD
employees? In its ninth consecutive year and supported
by NFL and MLB professional athletes, the SAT Prep Program contains 11 hours of video instruction, 3,000 files of
supplemental test prep material, thousands of interactive
diagnostic tools, sample questions and a practice test. Visit
eknowledge.com/militaryhomefront. There is a $20 shipping
and handling charge. In addition to the SAT Prep Program,
students can also get a SAT “Question of the Day” e-mailed
to them. Visit collegeboard.com to sign up. Remember, your
preparation and dedication will determine your SAT scores.
Remaining SAT dates for this school year are January 25,
May 3 and June 7. Registration deadlines apply. Register
at collegeboard.com to take the SAT. Kubasaki High School
serves as the SAT testing center for all students on Okinawa
(TEST SITE CODE: 67245).
—Diana Mizell, USMC School Liaison Officer
T
he New Year is an exciting time
for people of all ages. The busy
holiday season is wrapping up and
there is the anticipation for the
fresh start that a new year brings. This often means a time to set new resolutions.
Unfortunately, many of us make a resolution only to break it the next day or make
an excuse to push it back week after week
until it’s forgotten. It’s also a good time to
start teaching children about the importance of New Year’s resolutions. Parents
who stick to their goals can set a good
example for their children to follow and
create an excellent teaching opportunity.
Teenagers and elementary-age kids
have probably heard adults talk about
New Year’s resolutions and have a pretty
good idea of what they are all about.
Younger kids might still wonder what
all the talk about giving up certain foods,
activities or making sure to do something
every day is for. Take time and explain
what a resolution is and why people establish them to help your child learn to
not only grasp the concept as a whole,
but also to want to keep their resolution.
If you have young children, help them to
set a realistic and fun New Year’s resolution. If you have older kids, encourage
them to do the same, but let them pick
something on their own.
Having a buddy to hit the gym with
can help you stay more motivated than
doing it alone. It can also encourage a
bit of healthy competition. New Year’s
resolutions are more effective when you
make them with other people. Make your
resolutions a family affair. For example,
if you want to get more exercise as a family, a game of tag or tennis is a great way
to get exercise and have fun. If you’re really ambitious, set up an obstacle course
or a mini-Olympics to get some healthy,
family-style competition.
Making a resolution that is challenging yet realistic is important. An
unrealistic resolution does not provide
a good example for kids to follow, and
chances are you will not stick with it
long enough to teach any worthwhile
lessons. A good resolution offers the
opportunity to encourage children to
make a goal and stick with it. It also
helps them learn responsibility and accountability for their actions.
The tricky part about a resolution,
especially for kids, is the reward aspect.
It’s not helpful to give a treat every time
your child makes his bed or chooses
an apple over cookies. Resolutions are
meant to be a change in behavior or lifestyle. Rewarding every single time something good is done defeats the purpose.
However, rewarding on a monthly basis
or every few months provides enough
incentive to keep your child motivated.
When a New Year’s resolution is realistic and fun, kids of all ages will enjoy the
challenge of sticking with something for a
whole year. These resolutions are a great
learning tool that will stay with your kids
for life. But don’t forget to be good role
model yourself. Happy New Year, and
good luck with all of your resolutions.
SPOTLIGHT
Brandon DeMyer
Tsunami SCUBA Duty Manager
By Ryan Anastoplus
I
n the world, there are two types of
people: Brandon DeMyer and everyone else. The humble duty manager of
Camp Foster’s Tsunami SCUBA likes
Japanese food, fishing, Coldplay, diving
and is an all-around solid guy. You can bet
that he’d be the sort of guy to break a $20,
have a spare pen and always provide you
with great advice on diving.
Like most of us, he checked out the
dive scene when he arrived on island a
little over two years ago. But, unlike most,
he went on to become a certified instructor. “Becoming an instructor was my main
goal, and I put a lot of my other hobbies
on hold to achieve it,” he says.
He’s lucky— Brandon has found a passion for something in the perfect place for
it. One of the things Okinawa is ideal for
is its diving. It’s like being a monkey on
Banana Island who is certified in banana
eating. “I guess I have a boring life,” he
says when talking about his passions. To
the outsider it might seem so, but what’s
better than a life where you do nothing
but enjoy it, enveloped in what you love?
Here are a few questions with Tsunami
SCUBA Duty Manager Brandon DeMyer:
How does winter affect business in
the store?
You can dive in any season on Okinawa
so business is steady throughout the year.
You can see the same fish in the water
whether it’s summer or winter.
Is there a difference in gear between winter
diving and diving in warmer water?
You use pretty much the same gear,
except a thicker wetsuit and some additional exposure protection like a hood.
One thing to keep in mind is that because
you’re wearing a thicker wetsuit and possibly a hood, you will need to add more
weight since you’ve become more buoyant.
What are some things that you never go
diving without?
Obviously my wetsuit is essential. I always wear a pair of gloves too, in case I fall
onto some reef they’ll protect my hands
from getting shredded. Some people see
gloves as a free pass to touch whatever
they want under water but that isn’t what
they’re for—gloves, like any other form of
exposure protection—are there to protect
you from the elements.
Another thing I like to carry is a small
flashlight, even if it’s daytime. It’s handy to
have if I want to look under rocks or anything.
What are some of the most common
problems beginner divers have?
Beginner divers often forget to monitor their air pressure and sometimes have
trouble maintaining buoyancy control.
These are things that you just have to keep
practicing and get used to as you gain
more dive experience.
How can I keep up with gear
maintenance?
It’s important to keep up with all of your
gear’s service requirements. Preventative
maintenance and taking care of your
scuba gear will make your equipment last
longer and work better for you [read more
about gear maintenance on page 45].
What’s the most memorable thing
you’ve seen underwater?
I’ve seen some shipwrecks that were
pretty cool. The most well-known would
be the USS Emmons. Sharks are always cool to see. But most of all I enjoy
Okinawa’s water and its clarity.
LIVINGONOKINAWA
Whale Watching
An experience you’ll treasure forever
A
lmost everybody who has experienced whale watching will testify
that each and every individual
whale (or dolphin for that matter) that they’re lucky enough to spy in
their natural habitat is a treasure in itself. Whale watching is not only an educational experience, teaching the young
about the beauty and grace of the sea as
well as the incomprehensible power of
nature, but an exhilarating and enjoyable form of recreation for all ages as
well. All over the world, people charter
watercraft and flock to whale-watching
venues, just for a chance to glimpse one
of these gargantuan-yet-graceful oceanic mammals.
During recent years, many millions of
Japanese viewed whales in several different parts of the country during the winter months. Although there are a great
variety of whales, as well as dolphins in
the waters surrounding Japan, the species most likely to be spotted off the
coasts of Okinawa are humpback whales.
Humpbacks, or zatôkujira in Japanese,
range from 12 to 15 meters in length and
can weigh an average of 25 to 30 tons
fully-grown. It is said that the name zatôkujira derives from the whale’s shape,
which resembles a Japanese lute called a
biwa, the favored instrument of a famous
Japanese minstrel named Zato.
Humpback whales are known to migrate as families or pods for distances of
several thousand kilometers throughout
the seven seas. The cetaceans that spend
the winter months off the coasts of the
Ryukyu Islands range from the ice-cold
waters of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands to
the warm sea off the coast of Okinawa
near the Kerama Islands. Zatôkujira, as
well as other whales and dolphins, were
once a principal source of food to the
Japanese people, and humpbacks were
hunted almost to extinction during the
19th and 20th centuries. However, as
more and more people in Japan experience the beauty and obvious intelligence
of these whales firsthand, they see the
error of their ways and beliefs. They
stop seeing cetaceans as a food source,
and begin to look at these creatures with
awe and respect.
Whale-watching season on Okinawa
begins in late January and runs through
March every year. Whales are sighted
regularly each year near the Kerama
Islands, which are located only about 40
to 50 kilometers off the coast of Naha
City. One of the Kerama’s largest islands,
Zamami, even boasts a governmentsanctioned whale-watching society.
Students from throughout mainland
Japan visit Zamami every year to view
and study these massive but gentle giants.
MCCS Tours+ runs regular whalewatching tours during the season.
Tours+ will be offering excursions from
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to visit cetaceans off the
coast of the Kerama Islands February 2,
8, 9, 22 and 23 and March 2, 8, 9,15, 16,
22 , 23 and 29. Prices are $54 for adults
and $39 for children 4–11. After whalewatching, you can visit Kokusai Street
in Naha for shopping and land-based
sightseeing as well. Children under 4 and
pregnant women are not permitted on
this tour. Call your local Tours+ at 6463502 (Camp Foster), 623-6344 (Camp
Hansen) or 637-2744 (Camp Kinser) for
more information.
LOCALLIVING
Otoshidama
A
lthough Christmas may be over,
and all of the gifts are unwrapped
and thoroughly “played out,”
many children in Japan have another holiday to look forward to—New
Year’s.
Many in the West may consider ringing in the New Year an adult’s holiday
involving champagne and late-night merriment, but in Japan New Year’s tends to
be more of a family affair.
On New Year’s Day, children in Japan
receive small envelopes containing money
as gifts from relatives. Called otoshidama
this monetary gift can range from ¥500 to
¥10,000 and more depending children’s ages.
It is believed that otoshidama originated as a Shinto rite. Kagamimochi
(the two round rice cakes topped with
a tangerine often seen in homes during
New Year’s) were originally offered to
the gods at shrines during Oshôgatsu,
and after the ceremony ended, the rice
cakes were given as gifts called “toshidama” to the people worshipping at the
shrine. It was believed that these offerings contained special holy energy, and
recipients received this energy when they
ate the mochi. As years passed, this “holy
energy” was replaced with cold hard yen.
Today, some children do better during
Oshôgatsu than they did during the past
three Christmases combined—receiving
total amounts of ¥100,000 or more from
various relatives.
On average, elementary school students receive ¥1,000-¥3,000, and teenagers receive between ¥5,000 and ¥10,000
from each relative. Even “children” over 20
years old sometimes receive otoshidama if
they are still attending college. However,
they are only a step away from switching
roles to being an “otoshidama-giver” as
they enter the workforce.
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LOCALEVENTS
Shuri Castle Shinshun no Utage
January 1–3,
Shuri Castle
Enjoy the beauty of Shuri Castle, a sanshin recital and a
Ryukyu Dance performance January 1–3. A special New
Year’s ceremony will be held on the 1st and 2nd. To get
to Shuri Castle, head south on Highway 58 toward Naha.
Once you pass Camp Kinser, keep to the far left lane. Turn
left onto Route 82 and follow the signs to Shuri Castle.
Hatsumode (First shrine visit of the year)
January 1–3
Naminoue Shrine, Futenma Shrine, Okinawa Narita-zan,
and Gokoku Shrine
Take part-in the traditional first shrine visit of the year.
Buy good luck charms and wish for a prosperous new
year. (For an authentic experience, be sure to throw ¥5
coins (usually ¥5, ¥25, or ¥50 worth) into the designated box, ring the bell, clap your hands twice, and silently
make your wish for the coming year. See page 26 for
more details on New Year’s in Japan and on Okinawa.
Nago Cherry Blossom Festival
Mid- to Late-January
Nago Central Park Area
See more than 70,000 cherry trees expected to be in
full bloom near the Nago Castle ruins. In addition, enjoy
various Okinawan foods, entertainment and a parade.
MCCS Tours+ will be offering a tour to the Nago Cherry
Blossom Festival. Call 646-3502 for more information.
Dashimaki
Tamago
(Japanese-style omelette)
Ingredients:
five large eggs
2 tsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. sugar
1/ 4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup dashi (broth made from dried bonito flakes)
Vegetable oil for cooking
Makiyakinabe (a special small rectangular frying pan used
expressly for Dashimaki Tamago
Preparation:
1. Beat eggs thoroughly.
2 .Dissolve sugar and salt in dashi, stir in soy sauce then mix
with eggs
3. Heat up the makiyakinabe on low heat and spread
thinly with oil (a small non-stick frying pan will also
work in a pinch).
n
KANJICORNER
4. Once the pan is hot, pour in a quarter of the mixture and
cook until half-set (don’t burn).
5. Gently fold the omelette away from you and lightly oil
the now open spot in the pan.
6. Pour another quarter of the mixture and cook/fold again
(this time, towards you). Repeat cycle until all the mixture
is used.*
7. Let cool for 10-15 minutes wrapped in towel paper.
*Note: When adding eggs, be sure to fold the newly-cooked
portion into the previous.
Meaning: “Spring Breeze”
How to read: “Harukaze”
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Volvo Military Sales…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Wafutei Restaurant…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
White River Photo Studio…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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