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Naha Tug-of-War Festival

Naha Tug-of-War Festival

Early Oct

Every October, Naha hosts its annual Tug-of-War Festival, where competing teams face off with a 200-meter long rope – a Guinne..

Okinawa 3 Free Entry
World Uchinanchu Festival

World Uchinanchu Festival

Late Oct - Early Nov

November 1st is Ryukyu History and Culture Day. Okinawa has a tradition of respect for ancestors and a deep reverence for nature,..

Okinawa Free Entry
Okinawa International Movie Festival

Okinawa International Movie Festival

Apr 20th - Apr 21st

The annual Okinawa International Movie Festival is a chance to showcase both international and domestic films, and highlight the..

Okinawa 2
Shuri-jo Castle

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..

Okinawa 5
Shikinaen Royal Garden

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..

Okinawa 2
Okinawa Bingata Class

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..

Okinawa 12