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August 7, 2014 • mccsokinawa.com
okinawalivingweekly Take a Break from the Island Life
Summer Tire Sale
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ove the island life but find Okinawa a little too cramped sometimes? Do you need to take it even easier than the main island’s often lazy beaches allow? Don’t worry—there is a place for you. It’s called Kouri Island. There’s not much to Kouri Island, and that’s what makes it great. The island is still somehow unscathed by flocks of tourists, Family Marts and abandoned barbeque pits. Kouri Island is perfect for exploring and discovering new beaches that feel like your own private
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resort. Diving and snorkeling here is excellent too. One of the great wreck-diving destinations, the USS Emmons, is off the coast of Kouri Island. The island is north of Nago and you can reach it by bridge. To get to Kouri Island, start heading north towards Nago. Take a left onto route 110, toward Yagaji Island. Then take a right on route 247, and you’ll see the bridge leading to the island. Here is a Google map link: http://goo.gl/4OaYTy
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n tropical climates like Okinawa, tires disintegrate more quickly than in temperate climates, requiring extra consideration for your tires on island. Enjoy big savings on tires at your nearest Typhoon Motors through August. If you are unsure whether you need new tires just by looking at their basic lack of tread or obvious baldness, try the simple penny test. Place the penny between the grooves on the top of your tire and if you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln’s head, chances are you probably need new tires. Good tires are especially important on Okinawa as rain and humidity make the roads more slick. Plus, if you are selling your car, you can increase its resale value with a fresh set of tires in place. For more information, call your nearest Typhoon Motors on Camps Foster, Kinser, Courtney or Hansen or visit them online at mccokinawa.com/typhoonmotors or on Facebook. .
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