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Naha Haarii highlights Okinawa’s Golden … [Festival]
By Bill Charles The best known of Okinawa’s dragon boat races are coming up May 3rd ~ 5th as the cornerstone of the Naha Haarii Festival at ...Read More
5th Okinawa International Movie Festival… [Festival]
By Bill Charles Theater lights are about to dim at three venues Saturday for the start to the 5th Okinawa International Movie Festival. The ...Read More
Cherry blossoms grace northern Okinawa [Festival]
By Bill Charles The color pink is everywhere across northern Okinawa this week –and we’re not talking about the popular clothing apparel—as ...Read More
2013.05.09
Antaru Festival 2013 is music and art weekend gathering [Festival]
Rain or shine, the Antaru Festival 2013 is taking place at Shintoshin Park in Omoromachi district of Naha City this weekend, bringing a host of mainland Japanese and international ...
2013.04.29
Kodomo No Kuni Festival 2013 [Festival]
Kodomo no Kuni, the Okinawa City Zoo, is hosting a festival May 3rd through 6th as a part of the island’s Golden Week celebrations, with everything from carp streamers to marching ...
2013.04.29
Naha Haarii highlights Okinawa’s Golden Week [Festival]
By Bill Charles The best known of Okinawa’s dragon boat races are coming up May 3rd ~ 5th as the cornerstone of the Naha Haarii Festival at Naha Aja Port Wharf. Festivities all thr...
2013.04.29
Adventure World is fun-filled family event [Festival]
May 5th is Children’s Day, a national holiday eagerly awaited each year by kids of all ages, and this year the Kids Festival Adventure World is a part of the festivities Friday, Ma...
2013.04.27
Koinobori streamers ready to begin to fly everywhere [Festival]
With Golden Week just around the corner, the signals are clear that the colorful Koinobori, or Carp Streamers, are ready to fly at various locations throughout the island. And they...
2013.04.26
Okinawa Truck Art Charity Meeting open to any vehicle [Festival]
An automobile show in which anyone, with any kind of vehicle, can take part, is taking place this weekend at the JA Farmers Yomitan Yunta Market in Kina, Yomitan Village. Admission...
2013.04.22
Hawaiian Festival brings ukulele, leis and hula [Festival]
Little grass skirts, the hula and ukulele-powered music comes to the floor of the Ginowan Convention Center Monday the 29th. Admission is free for the Hawaiian Festival organized b...
2013.04.22
18th Iejima Island Lily Festival set for two-week run [Festival]
The 18th annual Iejima Island Lily Festival in northern Okinawa is making final preparations for its opening on Saturday. The free flower festival runs through Monday, May 6th, at ...
2013.04.20
Yambaru Umi no Eki Festival plays Sunday [Festival]
It’s a family-oriented festival coming up Sunday, at Yambaru Umi No Eki, the Sea Station in Yamakawa, Motobu Town. The free festival runs 1 p.m. ~ 9 p.m., with ‘Mahaina Village of ...
2013.04.20
Kume island Firefly Festival opens Saturday evening [Festival]
The finishing touches are being put on the program for Saturday evening’s Kume Island Firefly Festival, taking place at Sinkou Street, also known as Jin Jin Road. This festival is ...
2013.04.18
Dragon Boat Races kick off White Beach Festival [Festival]
Sunday’s a busy day for White Beach, as the White Beach Spring Festival puts the dragon boats in the water to begin a day of festivities. The day-long festival begins at 11 a.m. wi...
2013.04.13
Mama Festival in Okinawa to promote children [Festival]
Spring Mama Festival 2013 takes place in Ginowan Sunday, a festival developed to promote mother-and-child support by a Tokyo non-profit organization. The 11 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. event at...
2013.04.12
Camping, art and music ready at the 10th Takuji Festival [Festival]
Nanjo City is the weekend venue for a unique outdoor festival that features tent camping, a variety of different foods, art and music. The Saturday and Sunday Takuji Festival runs ...
2013.04.12
Countdown is on to spring Foster Festival [Festival]
The 2013 Foster Festival is just around the corner, slated for a two-day run with music food, amusements and more. Festivities will be held on Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, Apr...
2013.04.12
‘Firework Illusion’ is Saturday Kaiensai theme [Festival]
The first fireworks festival of the season is coming up Saturday night, and organizers of the Ryukyu Kaiensai are crossing their fingers the weather prognosticators are correct an...
2013.04.08
5th Koza Terurin Festival set for April 14th [Festival]
A festival named in honor of one of Okinawa’s greatest musicians, Rinsuke Teruya, will take place Sunday afternoon, April 14th, at Okinawa City’s Chuo Park Avenue. Admission is fre...
2013.04.04
WYUA brings Expo, Folk Music Festival to Naha [Festival]
Okinawa, once called the “emigration prefecture” for its wide ranging movement of its citizens, is now having its World Youth Uchinanchu Association team with the Naha Commercial C...
2013.03.25
Mihama Manga Mega Expo coming this weekend [Festival]
It’s an exposition in which anime lovers and costume lovers go into disguise as anime characters, and entertain Mihama crowds as the 3rd Mihama Manga Mega Expo. The event space at ...
2013.03.22
5th Okinawa International Movie Festival is a big deal [Festival]
By Bill Charles Theater lights are about to dim at three venues Saturday for the start to the 5th Okinawa International Movie Festival. The festival begins Saturday afternoon and r...
2013.02.15
Kunigami Village weekend fair promotes regional products [Festival]
Friendship between Kunigami Villagers and outsiders is the accent this weekend for the Kunigami Village Fair at the Kunigami Village Tourism Products Center. The annual festival is...
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