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Okinawa Facts and Information
Okinawa is a unique prefecture in Japan with a distinctive history, culture and atmosphere. From the beautiful subtropical landscape, turquoise oceans, to the resilient spirit of it's people, Okinawa has plenty to offer you during your time studying and interning here. Here we will introduce various sites that give you more insight into the daily life and climate here in Okinawa.
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December
- 1.3 Million Peaceful Illumination
- Annual Christmas Fantasy
- Ie Island Hibiscus Festival
- Mabuni Flame ＆ Bell Festival
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January
- Shuri Castle Park New Year's Celebration
- Waka Teda New Year Sunrise Celebration at Nakagusuku Castle
- Zamami Island Whale Watching
- Miyakojima 100km Wide Marathon Tournament
- Mori no Nigiwai (Traditional Dance Show)
- Cherry Blossom Festivals
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February
- Okinawa International Orchid Exhibition
- Okinawa Marathon
- Cherry Blossom Festivals
- Kuroshima Island Cow Festival
- Yomitan Village Pottery Festival
- Mag Okinawa Expo Japan (Big Manga and Anime event)
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March
- Higashi Village Azalea Festival
- Okinawa International Asia Music Festival
- Okinawa International Film Festival
- Beach Opening Events
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April
- Ryukyu Kaien-sai (Firework Festival)
- Ie Island Lily Festival
- Beach Opening Events
- Yabiji Sightseeing (Coral reef exploration)
- She-sa Lion Day
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May
- Naha Haarii (Traditional boat competition)
- Carp Streamer Festival
- Payao Festival (Local seafood-market festival)
- Children Festivals
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June
- Haarii (various locations)
- Hagoromo cup (Fishing Festival)
- Sam's Cup 8th Internationall Billfish Tournament
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July
- Ocean Expo Park Summer Fest
- Urasoe Tedako Festival
- Sea Port Chatan Carnival
- Nago Summer Festival
- Zamami Yacht Race
- Fire Work Festivals (various locations)
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August
- Naha 10,000 Eisa Dancers Show
- Eisa (various locations)
- All Okinawa Bull Fighting
- Ginowan Hagoromo Festival
- Southern Islands Star Festival
- Firework Festivals (various locations)
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September
- All Okinawa Eisa Festival
- Seinen-Furusato Eisa Festival
- Orion Beer Festival
- Shuri Castle Festival
- Chushu no Utage
- All Okinawa Shishimai Festival
- Fire Work Festival (various locations)
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October
- Naha Oh-Tsunahiki Festival (Tug of War Festival)
- Shuri Castle Festival
- All Okinawa Local Products Festival
- World Eisa Competition
- Ryukyu no Saiten
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November
- Ryukyu Kingdom Festival
- Kume Island Prawn Festival
- Local Island Festivals
- Okinawa International Carnival
- Tsuboya Pottery Festival
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December
- 1.3 Million Peaceful Illumination
- Annual Christmas Fantasy
- Ie Island Hibiscus Festival
- Mabuni Flame ＆ Bell Festival
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January
- Shuri Castle Park New Year's Celebration
- Waka Teda New Year Sunrise Celebration at Nakagusuku Castle
- Zamami Island Whale Watching
- Miyakojima 100km Wide Marathon Tournament
- Mori no Nigiwai (Traditional Dance Show)
- Cherry Blossom Festivals
GoandRoam Okinawa Webcam
Mensore Surfing
Sunabe Beach Webcam
Vpike.com Virtual Trips
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