Culture Tsushima Maru Memorial Museum Bonson Lam In the Battle of Okinawa, much was destroyed, but the dreams of the people were by no means lost. These dreams give hope for peace...
Culture Naha Tug-of-War Festival 2025 Mid Oct Every October, Naha hosts its annual Tug-of-War Festival, where competing teams face off with a 200-meter long rope – a Guinne..
Culture World Uchinanchu Festival 2027 Late Oct - Early Nov November 1st is Ryukyu History and Culture Day. Okinawa has a tradition of respect for ancestors and a reverence for nature, one..
Culture Shuri-jo Castle Peter Sidell A blend of Japanese and Chinese cultures, Shuri-jo castle was the seat of Ryukyuan royalty before the Okinawan islands became part..
Historical Shikinaen Royal Garden Michael Flemming The Shikinaen Royal Garden was the largest secondary residence of the Ryukyu Royal Family and used to entertain family members and..
Museums Naha City Museum of History Bonson Lam Naha museum may seem as dry as the sixty year old librarian who lorded over you in elementary school, but this little town that..
Culture Okinawa International Movie Festival 2024 Apr 20th - 21st 2024 Past Event The annual Okinawa International Movie Festival is a chance to showcase both international and domestic films, and highlight the..
Culture Okinawa Bingata Class Bonson Lam What is art? What is creation, or creativity? Overflowing with love and beauty, the people of Okinawa expressed their joy in the..
