Furniture:  Nitori is a wonderful and decently priced place that has a lot of nice items.  Ikea is really big and hectic, but if you have the nerve to fight the crowd then they have good items as well.  Homes is my favorite.  It's close to base and my house so it's mostly convenient.  They have everything from furniture, hardware, pets, house hold goods, and all holiday decor.  I have to walk through the entire store every time I enter that place just to see what new things they have.

 Restaurants: (A lot of places I have no idea how to spell, but I can try!!) Mikes is a must.  They have great mexican food, and as always Margaritas!  Straight out the front main gate...cross the cross walk and walk toward daiei mall.  It is on your left up the stairs.  You can't miss it! Yakaniku- the one I go to is closer to my house near Uraga, but there is also one on blue street.  I highly recommend trying it!  It's delicious.  TGI Fridays on Blue street.  I know its American, but it is still really nice to know where the American places are when you miss home a bit!  Pepper Lunch...It is really nice as well.  I have others, but way too many to write.  If you have others, please feel free to add to my list!