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..
Ishigaki Island Pottery Festival 2026 Mid Dec Ishigaki Island boasts a pottery culture as beautiful as its natural surroundings, and the Ishigaki Island Pottery Festival is an..
Culture Itoman Fair 2027 Early - Mid Jan If you consider yourself a bit of a foodie and you'll be visiting Okinawa this January, check out the Itoman Fair at Michi no..
Activities Itoman Winter Illuminations 2026-2027 Mid Dec - Mid Jan Itoman illumination is like a giant music box, where every child's dream comes true. There are car and panda car rides for kids,..
Activities Ayahashi On-The-Sea Road Race 2027 Mid Jan Ayahashi annual on-the-sea road race, for both competitors and social runners; family-friendly
Activities Ishigaki Island Marathon 2027 Mid Jan Held in January each year, the Ishigaki Island Marathon serves several purposes. Naturally, there's the component that challenges..
Culture World Uchinanchu Festival 2027 Late Oct - Early Nov November 1st is Ryukyu History and Culture Day. Okinawa has a tradition of respect for ancestors and a reverence for nature, one..