Yaese Sakura Festival 2026
Night-lit cherry blossoms, free scenic footbaths, petting zoo weekends, and cultural stage shows create a relaxed winter festival vibe.
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Okinawa New Year Shrine Visit Guide 2026: Where to Start the Year Right
A complete Okinawa Hatsumōde 2026 guide featuring popular shrines and temples, prayer themes like traffic safety and health, locations, and New Year visit tips.
Okinawa Children’s Kingdom Christmas Fantasy 2025, Dec 20–31
A high-energy Christmas and year-end festival with illuminations, lasers, fireworks, live shows, and nonstop family fun.
Onna no Eki Year-End Apprication Festival , December 20–21, 2025
A small-town year-end market festival with free hot pot, local produce deals, karaoke, games, and hands-on community fun.
Local Christmas Markets on Okinawa During The Week of Dec 11-14
A short and sweet list of Christmas market on Okinawa during the weekend of Dec 11-14
Kikumination: Okinawa’s Sparkling Dark Secret
Experience a different type of illumination in Okinawa unlike anything you have seen. Follow the lights to explore Okinawa’s “dark” secret.
Okinawa Chatan Industry Festival Dec 6–7, 2025
Family event with food trucks, workshops, live performances, and fun activities featuring local products and cultural showcases.
Shurijo Castle Restoration Event Dec 6–22, 2025
Shurijo Castle event features night illuminations, projection mapping, daytime tours, and hands-on craft workshops for all ages.
Okinawa Local Events This Weekend Nov 29-30, 2025
Feature Events 🍖 Okinawa & World Meat Festival 📅 When: Saturday, November 29, 2025 📍 Where: Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park – Track & Field Stadium… Read More »Okinawa Local Events This Weekend Nov 29-30, 2025
Okinawa Illumination Guide 2025-2026
Winter in Okinawa means glowing lights everywhere, turning chilly nights into a giant sparkle-fest. New displays keep popping up, making it the perfect time to wander, explore, and grab a few brag-worthy photos.