Okinawa Soba (Okinawan Noodles)
Okinawa Soba (Okinawan-style noodles) is/are extremely popular here in Okinawa, Japan. The noodles are thicker and heavier than...


At Naha Airport (OKA) saying goodbye to my Au Pair student (2006)
Here is a wonderful photo from 2006 at Naha Airport (OKA) and saying goodbye to my Au Pair student. My name is Mark Pickard. I am an...
Fukushuen Chinese Gardens
Here is another fond memory for me as an English teacher here in Okinawa, Japan. This is a photo taken with some of my students a couple...
Lunch Buffet at LOISIR HOTEL NAHA
Here is another special memory of my life as an English language teacher hear in Okinawa, Japan. This photo was from a couple of years...


Selfies with my youngest daughter, Saki Bianca!
Check out this photo collage of selfies I took with my youngest daughter, Saki Bianca. She's 1,000% adorable and precious! I love her so...