Okinawa New Year Shrine Visit Guide 2026: Where to Start the Year Right
A complete Okinawa Hatsumōde 2026 guide featuring popular shrines and temples, prayer themes like traffic safety and health, locations, and New Year visit tips.
About Okinawa
Kikumination: Okinawa’s Sparkling Dark Secret
Experience a different type of illumination in Okinawa unlike anything you have seen. Follow the lights to explore Okinawa’s “dark” secret.
The 45th Noguni Sokan Festival in Kadena – October 4–5, 2025
A festival of music, fireworks, parades, and sweet potato fun in Kadena with live shows and cultural performances.
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.
The Magic of Den-shou-giku (Illuminated Chrysanthemums) in Okinawa
Experience Okinawa’s glowing chrysanthemum fields, where illuminated flowers create a magical nighttime spectacle.
Welcome to Mibaru Beach – Where You Can Escape Your In-Laws and Dive into Oceanic Bliss
Explore Mibaru Beach’s unique rock formations and marine life on a glass bottom boat, and unwind at serene, Instagram-worthy spots.
Unveiling the Quirky World of Shimazori in Okinawa: More Than Just Your Average Sandals
Uncover Okinawa’s Shimazori extravaganza: affordable, stylish sandals with custom designs, workshops, and local artisans.
Dive into Okinawa’s Fish Markets: Where the Sashimi Speaks for Itself
Immerse in Okinawa’s vibrant fish markets: savor fresh sashimi, local specialties, and culinary gems amidst island charm. Dive into a seafood adventure!