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..
7 Entertainment Habu Museum Park Michael Flemming Okinawa World theme park in Nanjo City features the prefecture's premier display of Habu and snake related exhibits.
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..
Culture Yambaru Art Festival 2025 Late Jan - Late Feb The Yambaru Art Festival is scheduled from mid December until mid January and the multi-venue event will showcase a wide variety..
Festivals Miyakojima, Okinawa Leonora Hawgood Miyakojima - a heavenly tropical island! It's easier to visit than you think!
Culture World Heritage Nakijin Castle Bonson Lam We still don't know who constructed Nakijin, though the excavations show that it was started in the 13th century. The fact that..
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..
15 Gardens & Parks Tobaru Park's Big Slide in Chatan Michael Flemming The park in the Tobaru neighborhood of Chatan Town, Okinawa is best known for its big slide