Culture Ryukyu Lantern Festival Early Dec - Late Mar It is said that in many moons ago in China, women were not allowed out of the house at night, except on the 15th day of the Ch..
Festivals Yuri Matsuri - Lily Festival on Ie Late Apr - Early May Catch a blooming field of lilies at the annual Yuri Matsuri Lily Festival on Ie Island in Okinawa
Historical Ogimi Village James Baumgartner Located in the rural north side of the beautiful island of Okinawa is the village of Ogimi. Often sought after by foreigners a..
Museums Okinawa Zoo & Museum Michael Flemming Every zoo in Japan is unique is some way. Okinawa Zoo and Museum is no different as it is the southernmost zoo in all of Japan and..
Culture Shuri Castle 5 (1Review) Shuri Castle was built in the 14th century and was the palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It was neglected for almost 400 years and suffered great damage during..
Culture Naha Tug-of-War Festival 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..
12 Culture Ishigaki Island's Psychedelic Shisa Bronwyn O'Neill The traditional lion-dogs of Okinawa get a rainbow makeover
11 Arts & Crafts The Shisa Dogs of Okinawa World Michael Flemming Shisa's are lion dogs of chinese origin adopted by Okinawans to guard against evils spirits. Okinawa World theme park features..