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..
6 Culture Ryukyu King and Queen 2020 Sherilyn Siy The grandeur and romance of the Ryukyu Kingdom is best celebrated in the once a year Shurijo Castle Festival. The royals for the..
9 Traditional The Tamaudun Royal Mausoleum Michael Flemming Built in 1501 by King Sho Shin as a new resting place for his father King Sho En, Tamaudun is the Royal Mausoleum of the Second..
Culture Okinawa Motor Show 2026 Early Nov The two-day Okinawa Motor Show is a must-visit for auto aficionados in the area, and the event is set to showcase a wide variety..
7 Historical Sonohyan Utaki World Heritage Site Michael Flemming Sonohyan Utaki was the stone gate used by the Ryukyuan King as a prayer point and exit when departing Shuri Castle. It is one of..
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..
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 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...