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It Is Time For an Adventure
- Strawberry Picking in Okinawa — A Juicy Winter Adventure
Let’s be honest: when you think “Okinawa,” you picture emerald seas and sandy beaches. But between January and early May, this subtropical paradise quietly transforms part of itself into a strawberry wonderland — warm greenhouses filled with plump, sun-kissed berries just begging to be picked (and mostly eaten on the… Read More »Strawberry Picking in Okinawa — A Juicy Winter Adventure - The 33rd Yomitan Yachimun Market: February 21st and 22nd, 2026
Experience a massive gathering of local artisans offering handcrafted ceramics at discounted prices during a traditional island pottery market. - Itoman’s Best Bites & Local Treasures Festival, February 21–22, 2026
Nishizaki Shinsui Park hosts Itoman’s food and culture fest with local eats, crafts, and big prize draws — free fun for all. - Okinawa Aoi Matsuri Vol.4 – February 14–15, 2026
Blue-themed handmade market with pottery, crafts, workshops, food, and seaside festival vibes in Okinawa. - Okinawa Bougainvillea Fair 2026
Giant bougainvillea tower, colorful spring blooms, and night illuminations make this Okinawa garden event unforgettable. - Okinawa Tulip Fair 2026, See 70,000 Tulips in Motobu
One of Okinawa’s biggest early flower events with ~70,000 tulips from 30 varieties under a greenhouse, creating stunning colorful displays.
Unique Okinawa Gifts
Special Series
Okinawa One Day Road Trip Maps
Check out our hand-scribbled, absolutely-no-charge maps for a one-day madcap adventure in Okinawa – because who needs GPS when you’ve got doodles and Oki Social.
Okinawa Island Hopping Series
Join our merry band of misfits to uncover what Okinawa’s really hiding – because who needs the brain damage of planning when you can just kick back and let the good times roll?
Okinawa Travel and Living Pro Tips
- The Quiet Honesty of Okinawa: Discovering the Honest System
Discover Okinawa’s Honest System—unmanned roadside stands where locals sell fresh produce on trust alone. A quiet cultural experience every traveler should notice. - The Surprisingly Serious Origin Story of Okinawa’s Plushy Tetrapods
Discover the funny origin story of Okinawa’s plushy tetrapods—how concrete wave blocks became a handmade local souvenir and a quiet symbol of island community and connection. - Best Months for Weekend Road Trips in Okinawa (And When to Stay Home)
Discover the best months for weekend road trips in Okinawa. Learn when weather, traffic, and temperatures make driving enjoyable—and when to keep plans flexible to avoid rain and typhoons.