south okinawa

Ōjima – A Cat Island With Grease, Salt, and Soul

Visit Ōjima, Okinawa’s hidden Cat Island: taste crispy tempura, explore shrines, ride glass-bottom boats, and meet local cats.

Colorful yukatas, food stalls, live shows, and family fun at Yonakohama Park’s summer festival – a perfect Okinawa evening.

Okinawa’s wild summer boat race returns with tradition, water battles, and crowd-cheering chaos at the Tomigusuku Hari Festival.

Traditional rope battle meets live music and fireworks at Okinawa’s epic Yonabaru Tug-of-War Festival.

Traditional Eisa, cheer dance, folk music, food stalls, and a fireworks finale highlight this Okinawan cultural event.

Traditional Okinawan boat races, dramatic capsizing contests, and thrilling village team showdowns on the sea.

Namin Festival features sumo, Ryukyuan dance, tea ceremonies, parades, and Okinawan cultural experiences for all ages.

Experience breathtaking light displays and dynamic projections at a stunning night event featuring Shuri Castle’s unique beauty.

Experience vibrant koi nobori fluttering in the sky, handmade creations by children, and inspiring ceremonies celebrating peace.

Experience local flavors, live performances, and fun activities, including a squid disassembly show and dancing contests.