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December 11, 2014 • mccsokinawa.com
okinawalivingweekly A View into Shintoshin
Holiday Open House
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t wasn’t long ago that the area that we know as Shintoshin was flat and barren. The area was once used as U.S. military housing and, upon return to Japan, it became the upscale entertainment district that we know today, full of eateries and shops for everything you could need, Shintoshin has made full use of every square inch of its space. Shintoshin is a large area with a strip of outdoor shops and restaurants but features two main shopping complexes: Naha Main Place and DFS Mall. Naha Main Place is a two-story mall outfitted with clothing shops and restaurants. There is an arcade, movie theater, food court and electronics shop. A whole day can be spent shopping here, complete with a pause for lunch and a round of air hockey. But, perhaps you just need to stop in for some eggs.
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There is a large, grocery full of fresh produce as well. DFS Galleria Mall is an upscale shopping paradise featuring shops for brands like Cartier, Tiffany, Prada, Chanel and more. The best part is, prices here are usually 20% less than retail. You can shop here “duty free” if you are travelling internationally. Of course, there is food here as well. The Galleria food court on the second floor features international cuisine from Thai to Chinese, Italian to burgers. While it’s the time of year for shopping, Shintoshin is great anytime for any reason. To get there, head south on Hwy. 58. past Camp Kinser. Make a left turn at the third light after the long bridge. Also keep an eye on MCCS Tours+ (mccsokinawa.com/tours) for tours that pass through this exciting area.
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very family has their own holiday traditions. As the season draws near, we all like to get into the spirit of the holidays. It seems nice, that for one time a year we can unify in some way, under themes of good will, cheer, food and warm hats. Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) is a program that’s always here to support you and your family. Whether it’s managing stress and anger, the process of getting married, or more practical things like learning the basics of a Family Care Plan or OPSEC and PII, MCFTB is always eager with the resources to help. For the holidays, however, MCFTB would just like to get together and enjoy your company. On December 18, come to the Holiday Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy free snacks and holiday goodies and spend some time building Japanese crafts. For more information, call 645-3689 or visit mccsokinawa. com/mcftb.
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