Make Okinawa Home

Make Okinawa Home is a unique cultural orientation event designed to help active-duty Marines connect with and better understand the local community. Join us at The Palms on Camp Hansen for an engaging afternoon of cultural learning, interactive experiences, and valuable resources to help you make the most of your time in Okinawa.

Enjoy guest speakers, educational materials, a traditional matcha ceremony, cultural entertainment, hands-on katakana writing practice, and career resource tables. Whether you're new to Okinawa or looking to deepen your appreciation of Japanese culture, this event offers a welcoming environment to learn, connect, and grow. Open to active-duty Marines only.