Welcome to Oki Social
We share timely events on Okinawa.
We make Okinawa inspired arts & gifts.
It is time for an adventure
- Okinawa Gathering Party (Too Majun Moorana) 2025 Is Happening on June 22 in Urasoe
Traditional Eisa, cheer dance, folk music, food stalls, and a fireworks finale highlight this Okinawan cultural event. - Eisa Night 2025 Is Coming! First Event: June 15
Experience powerful Eisa drumming, dynamic youth performances, and Okinawan culture under the summer night sky. - Upcoming Okinawa Local Events (From June 2025)
A list of exciting local events happening in Okinawa in the second half of 2025. - 2 Days in Miyakojima: A Self-Drive Island Adventure Through Okinawa’s Bridge-Laced Paradise
Explore Miyako Island in 2 days with scenic bridges, stunning beaches, hidden gems, and the iconic Mamoru-kun statues. - The 2025 Okinawa Yomitan Haarii Boat Race is Back on June
Experience Okinawa’s vibrant culture at the Yomitan Haarii Festival with thrilling boat races and lively local competition. - Cancelled: 17th Chatan Nirai Hari Hits the Water on June 1, 2025
Traditional boat races, live music, fish-catching games, and local food trucks bring high-energy fun for all ages.
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
- Celebrate Sanshin Day: The Soulful Sound of Okinawa (And a Good Excuse to Party)
Experience the soulful sound of Okinawa with lively performances, cultural festivities, and the rhythmic strum of the sanshin. - Setsubun in Okinawa: Why Are People Throwing Beans at Grandpa?
Experience Setsubun by throwing beans to drive away bad luck, eating lucky sushi rolls, and welcoming good fortune at home. - Discover Tomori’s Stone-Carved Great Shisa: Okinawa’s Oldest Guardian Statue
Learn about one of Okinawa’s timeless icon – the tomori stone-craved shisa and how to make the most out of your trip to visit it.
Are you navigating the wild world of Social Media?
Fantastic! Glide on over and give us a follow on Facebook and Instagram. It’s like having a little sunshine in your digital life! And for the cherry on top, join our Okinawa Bucket List Facebook group. It’s your go-to spot for all the coolest, must-do activities in Okinawa. It’s like having a front-row seat to the best show in town, all from the comfort of your screen.
