Activities Okinawa Tropical Illuminations 2025-2026 Oct 24th - May 24th The Okinawa Tropical Illumination at Southeast Botanical Gardens is one of the country's top illumination events, ranking third..
Southern Island Star Festival 2026 Late Aug The annual Southern Island Star Festival is a celebration of Ishigaki Island's sparkling night skies, and the event includes..
Culture Orion Beerfest in Koza 2026 Mid Sep With a history dating back to 1957, Orion is Japan's fifth largest brewery and the producer of Orion Beer, which commands 60%..
Festivals Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival 2026 Mid Sep Held annually on the weekend after obon festivities since 1956, the Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival is a large-scale celebration of..
Culture Naha Tug-of-War Festival 2026 Mid Oct Every October, Naha hosts its annual Tug-of-War Festival, where competing teams face off with a 200-meter long rope – a Guinne..
Culture Shuri Castle Reconstruction Festival 2026 Early Nov The Shuri Castle Reconstruction Festival will once again light up Naha this autumn, running from November 1st to 3rd at Shuri Castle..
Activities Paantu Festival in Okinawa 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov Okinawa's Miyakojima island celebrates the Paantu festival – an ancient form of exorcism involving supernatural creatures,..
Culture Okinawa Motor Show 2026 Early Nov The two-day Okinawa Motor Show is a must-visit for auto aficionados in the area, and the event is set to showcase a wide variety..