Events in Okinawa

Hanabi Illusion 2025

Japan's earliest 'summer fireworks festival' takes place in Okinawa in April!

Okinawa International Film Festival

The festival is decidedly more domestic than international, and there's a lot more to it than watching films.

Naha Hari Dragon Boat Races

Feel the beat of the drum at Okinawa's biggest dragon boat races

Corona Sunsets Festival

Corona Sunsets has everything you need for a perfect summer festival.

Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival

Three days of dancing and celebration as Okinawans gather to welcome their ancestors.

Paantu Festival

A festival where locals dress as supernatural beings and aim to get mud on everything.

Great Tug-of-War

The largest tug-of-war event in the world is held every year in Naha.

Ishigaki Island Festival

Ishigaki Island plays host to a beautiful festival.

Shurijo Castle Revival Festival

Watch the huge procession of the Ryukyu Kingdom in all its glory

Okinawa International Carnival

Samba, biker runs, live music, tug-of-war competitions, karate demonstrations, and much more.

Naha Marathon 2025

A "festival of sun, ocean and joggers" that is one of Japan's premier long-distance road races.