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- Explore the Wonders of the 30th Haneji Dam Carp Streamer Festival in Nago City – May 4-5, 2024Enjoy carp streamers, craft workshops, river play, eel catching, and more at the 30th Haneji Dam Festival. Fun for all ages!
- The 20th Annual Peace Memorial Koinobori Festival: May 2-6, 2024 at Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial ParkExperience the 20th Annual Koi Nobori Festival, featuring colorful carp streamers, a unity ceremony, and reflections on peace.
- Your Guide to The 50th Naha Hari Festival in Okinawa, May 3-5, 2024Celebrate the 50th Naha Hari Festival in Okinawa with thrilling dragon boat races, vibrant cultural performances, and spectacular fireworks!
- A Guide to Dragon Boat Racing (Hari) Events in 2024Welcome to the vibrant world of Hari Festivals in Okinawa, a captivating series of events that blend culture, tradition, and competitive spirit in a display that is both visually spectacular and deeply rooted in local custom. Held annually, these festivals celebrate the island’s rich maritime heritage, with dragon boat races… Read More »A Guide to Dragon Boat Racing (Hari) Events in 2024
- Trumpet Lily Bloom at Okinawa Comprehensive Sports Park – April to Early May 2024Experience 50,000 trumpet lilies in full bloom, enjoy boating, cycling, and family-friendly facilities amidst a serene natural setting.
- Explore the 13th Craft Fair Okinawa: April 27-29, 2024Explore unique crafts at the 13th Craft Fair Okinawa! Engage with artisans, enjoy food booths, and discover new talents.
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Okinawa One Day Road Trip Maps
Check out our hand-scribbled, absolutely-no-charge maps for a one-day madcap adventure in Okinawa – because who needs GPS when you’ve got doodles and Oki Social.
Okinawa Island Hopping Series
Join our merry band of misfits to uncover what Okinawa’s really hiding – because who needs the brain damage of planning when you can just kick back and let the good times roll?
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Okinawa Travel and Living Pro Tips
- Embrace the Bitter: A Love Letter to Okinawa’s GoyaDiscover Goya, Okinawa’s superfood secret: from its health benefits and culinary uses to preparing it at home. Embrace the bitter!
- Discover the Quirky World of Hinamatsuri: Japan’s Doll FestivalExperience Hinamatsuri, Japan’s enchanting Doll Festival, with traditional Hina dolls, cultural rituals, and seasonal delicacies for good fortune and happiness
- Discovering Okinawa’s Soul Food: TebichiExplore Okinawa’s culinary gem, Tebichi, in a humorous adventure blending culture, history, and family dynamics with a taste of the exotic.
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