The 51st Yomitan Festival (Oct 25–26, 2025)
Experience Yomitan Festival’s live Ryukyu music, creative plays, and fireworks as locals celebrate Okinawan culture with passion and energy.
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20th Uruma City Eisa Festival – October 4 & 5, 2025
Celebrate Uruma’s 20th anniversary with the 20th Eisa Festival featuring traditional and modern performances plus a lively kachaashii finale.
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)
42nd Yomitan Youth Eisa Festival with Fireworks – September 27–28, 2025
If you’re looking for the ultimate Okinawan festival vibes, mark your calendar for the 42nd Yomitan Youth Eisa Festival happening on September 27 (Sat) and… Read More »42nd Yomitan Youth Eisa Festival with Fireworks – September 27–28, 2025
Okinawa Yomitan Takashiho Street Eisa Heaven – August 31, 2025
Traditional Okinawan street festival with Eisa parade, food, and games where locals turn the street into a lively party.
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.
The 2025 Okinawa Yomitan Haarii Boat Race is Back on June
Experience Okinawa’s vibrant culture at the Yomitan Haarii Festival with thrilling boat races and lively local competition.
Cancelled: 17th Chatan Nirai Hari Hits the Water on June 1, 2025
Traditional boat races, live music, fish-catching games, and local food trucks bring high-energy fun for all ages.
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.
Ufusato Nu Muuchii Festival: Celebrate Muuchii in Nanjo City on December 8, 2024
Celebrate Okinawan culture with Muuchii making, brown sugar workshops, traditional games, and vibrant stage performances!