Events
The Guide to Okinawa Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival 2025 (October 11–13)
If you think tug-of-war is just kids yanking on a rope in gym class, Okinawa is here to prove you wrong. The Naha Great Tug-of-War
September 28, 2025
If you think tug-of-war is just kids yanking on a rope in gym class, Okinawa is here to prove you wrong. The Naha Great Tug-of-War
The Goromo Festival 2025 in Ginowan brings together live music, energetic dance battles, traditional Okinawan culture, and a dazzling fireworks finale, making it one of Okinawa’s most exciting annual celebrations.
Tahitian Festival MANA FES 2025 brings Moana-themed dance, food, and tropical vibes to Okinawa’s Sunset Beach with free entry.
Celebrate summer’s finale with free Eisa shows and 500 yen festival eats at Teruma Eisa Summer Festival 2025.
Two days of boat races, fireworks, live music, magic shows, and ocean-themed fun at the 52nd Motobu Ocean Festival.
High-energy Eisa dance, live performances, and a massive Kachāshī finale light up Chatan’s summer night.
Ōgimi Summer Festival returns with goat tug-of-war, food challenges, live music, fireworks, and dance-filled chaos for all ages.
Kin Dam Festival brings giant water park, buffalo rides, crafts, and dam tours for a wild, family-friendly summer bash.
Two nights of street food, Eisa dance, and Taiwanese vibes take over Palmyra Street in Okinawa City. Don’t miss it!
Traditional rope battle meets live music and fireworks at Okinawa’s epic Yonabaru Tug-of-War Festival.
Live music, food trucks, beach vibes, and fireworks — all part of a free Okinawa festival raising ocean awareness.
A list of exciting local events happening in Okinawa in the second half of 2025.