Culture Okinawa Motor Show Late 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..
Culture World Uchinanchu Festival Late Oct - Early Nov Past Event November 1st is Ryukyu History and Culture Day. Okinawa has a tradition of respect for ancestors and a deep reverence for nature,..
Culture 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..
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..
12 Culture Ishigaki Island's Psychedelic Shisa Bronwyn O'Neill The traditional lion-dogs of Okinawa get a rainbow makeover
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.
Culture Yomitan Pottery Market Late Feb Japan is home to a number of different pottery towns, and Yomitan on Okinawa's western coast is one of them. The town hosts..
Festivals Miyakojima, Okinawa Leonora Hawgood Miyakojima - a heavenly tropical island! It's easier to visit than you think!