Events
19th Tomigusuku Hari Festival – July 19–20, 2026
Experience authentic Okinawan boat racing at the 19th Tomigusuku Hauri Festival. Watch traditional hauri races July 19-20 with free admission.
July 17, 2026
Experience authentic Okinawan boat racing at the 19th Tomigusuku Hauri Festival. Watch traditional hauri races July 19-20 with free admission.
Free outdoor ocean festival with coral planting, kayaking, snorkeling, touching pools and local craft booths.
Japan’s over-tourism problem has gotten so bad that some towns are literally building walls to stop tourists from taking the same photo everyone else already
My in-laws have strong opinions about exactly two things: where to sit at restaurants, and why instant coffee is “perfectly fine.” Meanwhile, the rest of
200,000 cascading orchids turn Bios no Oka into a flower tunnel you have to walk through to believe.
A lively Okinawan festival with heart-shaped fireworks, local food, and performances celebrating the love and culture of Nanjo City.
Colorful yukatas, food stalls, live shows, and family fun at Yonakohama Park’s summer festival – a perfect Okinawa evening.
A summer festival in northern Okinawa with live music, quirky contests, forest tours, and a fireworks finale.
Enjoy a meat lover’s paradise with diverse meat dishes, live entertainment, and fun activities at the ultimate meat festival.