Events
Unjami Sea God Festival 2026: Kouri Island Okinawa
Dragon boat races, sanshin music, and generations-old dances mark Kouri Island’s biggest weekend.
August 28, 2026
Dragon boat races, sanshin music, and generations-old dances mark Kouri Island’s biggest weekend.
Ten youth groups, thousands of spectators, and taiko drums loud enough to reach low orbit.
A 450-year-old tug-of-war where nobody really loses, followed by live music and a fireworks finale.