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Fathers’ Day Festival invites to Tomari … [CURRENT ISSUE Festival]
Tomari Iyumachi Fish Market is a place where shopkeepers and restaurant chefs go every day in search of the freshest fish on Okinawa, to pre...Read More
Jason Derulo & Kid Ink LIVE at the Foste… [Festival]
This year’s Camp Foster Festival, planned for Saturday, July 6 from 2 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, July 7 from 1 to 9 p.m. will feature an extra-s...Read More
The Eisa Night Schedule 2019 [CULTURE Festival]
Although this year’s rainy season seems to continue into eternity, another season is about to start. Okinawa City Tourism Association is hos...Read More
2019.06.12
Fathers’ Day Festival invites to Tomari Fish Market [CURRENT ISSUE Festival]
Tomari Iyumachi Fish Market is a place where shopkeepers and restaurant chefs go every day in search of the freshest fish on Okinawa, to prepare for the day’s meals, but this weeke...
2019.06.10
Jason Derulo & Kid Ink LIVE at the Foster Festival [Festival]
This year’s Camp Foster Festival, planned for Saturday, July 6 from 2 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, July 7 from 1 to 9 p.m. will feature an extra-special treat for festival-goers. As a pa...
2019.06.05
The Eisa Night Schedule 2019 [CULTURE Festival]
Although this year’s rainy season seems to continue into eternity, another season is about to start. Okinawa City Tourism Association is hosting a series of Eisa Nights every weeke...
2019.06.01
Itoman Haaray; a traditional and fun event in southernmost of Okinawa [CULTURE Festival]
The Itoman Haaray takes place on Thursday, May 4th of the Lunar Calendar year. This day is actually June 6th 2019 of the Gregorian Calendar. Most people in Itoman adhere to the Lun...
2019.04.26
All kids enjoy Adventure World at Chatan Dome [Festival]
May 5th is Children’s Day, a Japanese national holiday and a part of the “Golden Week” in Japan. The 16th Kids Festival Adventure World is a part of the holiday excitement kids eag...
2019.04.26
Koinobori fly through Golden Week in honor of children [CULTURE Festival]
Koinobori, or carp streamers, are flying in many places on Okinawa during the Golden Week. Originally appeared as symbols for the Boys Day, they are now flown in honor of all child...
2019.04.25
Ie Island Easter Lily Festival [Festival]
April 20th marks the start of the 24th Annual Yuri Matsuri, the Ie lsland Lily Festival, showcasing more than one million teppoyuri’s, or Easter Lilies, which have become a vibrant...
2019.04.17
Food Truck Fair [ENTERTAINMENT Festival]
Foodies, it’s your time to shine because the Food Truck Fair is back! And this year, the truck-full of fabulous food fare will take place Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at th...
2019.04.12
White Beach Festival is back to entertain this weekend [Festival]
White Beach Festivals have always been fun with a special Navy touch of dragon boat races and other watery fun, and this year’s event promises to be better than ever. Organizers we...
2019.03.13
Schwab Fest Featuring Halestorm and Frankie Ballard [Festival Military]
This year’s Schwab Festival will take place on Saturday, March 23 from 2 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, March 24 from 1 to 9 p.m. in front of the BeachHead on Camp Schwab. This annual fest...
2019.03.05
Higashi Village’s Azalea Flower Festival [Festival]
Higashi Village has few claims-to-fame here on the island. It has the smallest populated municipal region in Okinawa, with a population of around 1,900. It has some the tastiest pi...
2019.02.20
Futenma Flight Line Fair 2019 Featuring ECHOSMITH & Black Stone Cherry [Festival]
The much-anticipated Futnema Flight Line Fair (FLF) is coming up! This year, the annual fest will be held on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10 from 1 to 9 p.m. both days. The ...
2019.01.24
Hansen Festival [Festival]
It’s official! Hansen Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 26 from 2 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, January 27 from 1 to 9 p.m. on the camp’s parade deck. This annual event ...
2019.01.22
Cherry Blossoms Grace Northern Okinawa [Festival]
Northern Okinawa has a unique distinction of having the earliest blooming cherry blossoms in all of Japan. Though they are different from those found in mainland – you can say they...
2019.01.04
Okinawan Custom Car Show 2019 [Festival]
The biggest and most popular custom car show in Japan is coming to Okinawa at the end January 2019. The “Okinawa Custom Car Show” that is known by its official name as the “Tokyo A...
2018.12.28
Ryukyu Lantern Festival 2018 [Festival]
The 4th edition of the Ryukyu Lantern Festival is happening at Murasaki Mura, featuring thousands of Chinese lanterns adorning the park grounds and attracting visitors to the roman...
2018.12.03
Courtney Holiday Festival – Two Days of Festive Fun [Festival]
MCCS will be spreading some extra holiday cheer this year as they present the 25th Annual Courtney Holiday Festival. This FREE event is gear toward all ages and will provide plenty...
2018.11.27
The Chura Shima Air Festival presents, Japan’s ‘Blue Impulse’ Aerobatics Flight Team [Festival]
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force’s aerobatic flight team, Blue Impulse, will be performing at the Chura Shima Air Festival aboard the JASDF Naha Air Base on Saturday, December 8...
2018.11.20
The ‘Ritou Fair’ puts Focus on the Outer Islands [Festival Shopping]
A three-day annual fair called the ‘Ritou Fair’ opens Friday, November 23rd at the Okinawa Cellular Stadium Naha at Onoyama Park in Naha City. Its mission is to promote products, h...
2018.11.19
Okinawa International Carnival [ENTERTAINMENT Festival]
The Okinawa City International Carnival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24th and the 25th. The venue will take place along Gate 2 Street and Koza Music Town. Admission is...
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