Tedako Pocket Festa – 48th Urasoe Tedako Festival Oct 18–19, 2025
Enjoy fireworks, Eisa, and live shows at Urasoe’s Tedako Pocket Festa, packed with family fun and a new Kids Village.
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10,000 Eisa Dancers Parade 2025 – October 19, 2025
Okinawa’s 10,000 Eisa Dancers Parade 2025 fills Kokusai Street with vibrant drumbeats and dynamic performances celebrating island tradition and energy.
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… Read More »The Guide to Okinawa Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival 2025 (October 11–13)
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.
15th Yukata Festival in Yonakohama, Okinawa – August 24, 2025
Colorful yukatas, food stalls, live shows, and family fun at Yonakohama Park’s summer festival – a perfect Okinawa evening.
18th Tomigusuku Hari Festival is Back! July 20–21, 2025
Okinawa’s wild summer boat race returns with tradition, water battles, and crowd-cheering chaos at the Tomigusuku Hari Festival.
The 43rd Yonabaru Great Tug-of-War Festival Is Coming – August 2 & 3, 2025
Traditional rope battle meets live music and fireworks at Okinawa’s epic Yonabaru Tug-of-War Festival.
Okinawa Gathering Party (Too Majun Moorana) 2025 Is Happening on June 22 in Urasoe
Traditional Eisa, cheer dance, folk music, food stalls, and a fireworks finale highlight this Okinawan cultural event.
Okinawa Itoman Hari Boat Race is Back! on May 30, 2025
Traditional Okinawan boat races, dramatic capsizing contests, and thrilling village team showdowns on the sea.
Namin Festival is Back in Naha (May 17–18, 2025)
Namin Festival features sumo, Ryukyuan dance, tea ceremonies, parades, and Okinawan cultural experiences for all ages.