Events
The Chotto Matsuri Returns to Itoman on March 21 2026
Traditional dance performances and local seafood market snacks with an evening beer garden.
March 12, 2026
Traditional dance performances and local seafood market snacks with an evening beer garden.
Most visitors think they’ve tasted Okinawa after one plate of taco rice and a scoop of Blue Seal. But the real island lives in quieter dishes — the ones that don’t come with English menus or flashy photos. From storm-born pancakes and seaweed believed to carry the blessing of the ocean, to rice stretched from scraps during harder times, Okinawa’s true soul food isn’t about presentation. It’s about memory, survival, and feeding the people you love.
Cleaning beaches turtle olympics and sanlele music highlight this conservation festival featuring food trucks and art.
Okinawan food is not subtle. It’s not delicate Kyoto kaiseki where someone whispers about seasonal leaves.It’s not Tokyo foam-on-a-plate cuisine. Okinawan food looks at you
Celebrate Okinawan spring at the Katsuyama Shikuwasa Flower & Fragrance Festival with crafts, goat contests, hikes, and citrus fun.
A unique spring adventure in Okinawa—discover the sweetest spots to enjoy this season’s delicious treats.
A high-energy Christmas and year-end festival with illuminations, lasers, fireworks, live shows, and nonstop family fun.
Family event with food trucks, workshops, live performances, and fun activities featuring local products and cultural showcases.
Feature Events 🍖 Okinawa & World Meat Festival 📅 When: Saturday, November 29, 2025 📍 Where: Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park – Track & Field Stadium
A lively Uruma festival featuring Yagui shouts, craft booths, tasty eats, beer, shows, and Coast Guard exhibits.
Nago City is turning up the fun this fall! 🎉 On November 29 (Sat), the 44th Nago Festival will take over Nago Fishing Port for
A two-day Okinawa festival featuring PUSHIM, Eisa, Kamen Rider, haunted house, and strawberry fireworks in Ginoza Village.