January in Okinawa isn’t just about sakura season warming up — it’s also peak time for local industry festivals. If you like food stalls, handmade goods, and the feeling that your weekend accidentally turned into a cultural experience, these three festivals should be on your radar.
The 28th Onna Village Industry Festival 🎉
A lively community festival celebrating Onna Village’s local food, products, and culture, with plenty to eat, browse, and casually say “we’ll just stay for 10 minutes” (spoiler: you won’t).
Where and When
📆 January 24, 2026 (Saturday) — 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📆 January 25, 2026 (Sunday) — 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 Akama Multipurpose Athletic Field (Dome)
Onna Village, Okinawa, Japan
🅿 Available on site. Free.
The 49th Okinawa City Industry Festival 🏙️
This one’s big, busy, and full of energy. Expect a wide mix of Okinawa City’s food vendors, crafts, workshops, and activities — basically the kind of festival where you arrive hungry and leave carrying way more than you planned.
Where and When
📆 January 24, 2026 (Saturday) — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
📆 January 25, 2026 (Sunday) — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
📍 Koza Sports Park (Gymnasium, Multipurpose Field, and surrounding area)
Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan
🅿 Available on site. Free.
Kunigami Village Industry Festival 🌿
If you want something a little more relaxed and nature-leaning, Kunigami delivers. This festival highlights local foods from Kunigami and partner towns, hands-on workshops, live music, and family-friendly vibes without the big-city crowd.
Where and When
📆 January 24, 2026 (Saturday) — 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📆 January 25, 2026 (Sunday) — 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 Michi-no-Eki Yuiyui Kunigami, Kunigami Village, Okinawa, Japan
🅿 Available on site. Free.
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Which One Should You Go To?
Honestly? It depends on your mood.
Busy city energy — Okinawa City.
Beach-adjacent village vibes — Onna.
Green, local, and chill and a nice road trip north — Kunigami.
Or do what Okinawa weekends are best for: pick one, then accidentally end up planning the next one on the drive home.
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