Events
Where to Watch the First Sunrise of the Year in Okinawa – Full List
A list of best sunrise watching spots across Okinawa on New Years Day from south end to north end.
December 24, 2025
A list of best sunrise watching spots across Okinawa on New Years Day from south end to north end.
Shurijo Castle event features night illuminations, projection mapping, daytime tours, and hands-on craft workshops for all ages.
Feature Events 🍖 Okinawa & World Meat Festival 📅 When: Saturday, November 29, 2025 📍 Where: Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park – Track & Field Stadium
A massive winter illumination with lights, fire shows, photo spots, themed displays, and festive entertainment perfect for night outings.
A lively Okinawan festival with heart-shaped fireworks, local food, and performances celebrating the love and culture of Nanjo City.
Experience Okinawa’s royal heritage at Shurijo Castle Festival with parades, Awamori tastings, and lantern walks.
A lantern walk and night market celebrating Shurijo Castle’s rebuilding with live music, food, and glowing hope.
The 25th Nishihara Festival brings Eisa, live music, dance, and fireworks for two days of vibrant Okinawan celebration.
Enjoy fireworks, Eisa, and live shows at Urasoe’s Tedako Pocket Festa, packed with family fun and a new Kids Village.
Okinawa’s 10,000 Eisa Dancers Parade 2025 fills Kokusai Street with vibrant drumbeats and dynamic performances celebrating island tradition and energy.
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
Visit Ōjima, Okinawa’s hidden Cat Island: taste crispy tempura, explore shrines, ride glass-bottom boats, and meet local cats.