Organised by the London Okinawa Sanshinkai, Okinawa Day will return to London this June, celebrating the unique music, food and culture of Japan’s sub-tropical southernmost prefecture.
Now in its 11th year, the family-friendly event will showcase an array of exciting entertainment alongside workshops, food, and craft stalls. The festivities will take place on Saturday 22 June 2024 in...
Home to 160 sub-tropical islands and located just three hours by air from Tokyo, Japan’s southernmost prefecture of Okinawa is set to welcome a collection of exciting events this spring – from a traditional lantern festival and flower carnival to an exhilarating triathlon, spectacular fireworks show and an international movie festival. Here are some of the must-visit events in the region...
Okinawa is gearing up for the cherry blossom season with a series of events and festivals to welcome visitors keen to witness the earliest showing of this magical display. Thanks to its subtropical climate, the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa enjoys the earliest blooming cherry blossoms in the whole of Japan with some seen as early as mid-January, and they do not only arrive earlier but...
Okinawa, Japan’s subtropical, southernmost prefecture, is set to welcome the launch of two new properties, further bolstering its tourism offering now that Japan’s borders have re-opened to all international visitors. ‘NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI’ will be a unique, one-room location built on a 9.9 square kilometre site located on the coast of Ishigaki Island, whereas Watermark Hotel and Resorts...
