Discover the best travel guides, tips, and experiences for Okinawa
From December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, the ocean-view restaurant Reir at Southern Beach Hotel & Resort Okinawa in Itoman holds a red-themed winter buffet, with all-you-can-eat boiled snow crab at dinner through December 30 and a Magic & Jazz Christmas stage on December 24 and 25.
From November 9, 2026, Shirakachi Japanese Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island, Okinawa serves the "New Ryukyu Japanese Kaiseki," a seven-course dinner for ¥15,400 limited to 10 servings a day. Alongside traditional Ryukyu dishes, it features ingredients such as irabu and Ryukyu soft-shelled turtle, prepared with Japanese culinary techniques.
From December 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha offers year-end and New Year menus, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets at THE 7th TERRACE RYUKYU, a sushi course at 琉海, and a teppanyaki course at 琉火.
From December 12, 2026 to February 28, 2027, Hoshinoya Okinawa in Yomitan Village serves a winter-only afternoon tea featuring three types of Okinawan rum, with new limited drinks, for ¥8,000 per person.
Konjakuso Naha Kokusai-dori opened on October 31, 2026 in Matsuo, Naha. The private-rental inn sleeps up to 12 and is themed on yachimun pottery and awamori, with free awamori during the stay and a ceramic bath inspired by awamori aging jars.
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Shuri Castle Park in Naha, Okinawa hosts a karate demonstration celebrating the completion of the castle's main hall, with chanson and Ryukyuan dance stages, tile breaking, and free shuttle buses. Admission is free.
Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa has published the November 2026 issue of its newsletter "Churaumi Tsushin," covering the Kobito Festival through November 30, a live planetarium talk on November 7, a thatching workshop on November 28 and a Christmas wreath workshop.
From January 15 to February 28, 2027, TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN in Nago, Okinawa holds a guests-only event timed to Japan's earliest cherry blossoms, with a sakura map, free sakura cocktails and mocktails by a garden bonfire, and a postcard gift.
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa (ハイアット リージェンシー 瀬良垣アイランド 沖縄) is selling the Wellness Passport Plan (ウェルネスパスポートプラン) for stays in The Beach House (ザ・ビーチハウス) from November 1, 2026 to March 19, 2027, with breakfast, a Lagoon Sauna Experience (ラグーンサウナ体験) invitation, discounted morning yoga, original bath salts, and a minibar, from ¥60,750 per room for two guests before tax and service charge.
NANJU, a five-room small luxury hotel on a cliff 40 meters above sea level in Gusukube Bora on Miyako Island, Okinawa, opens on December 24, 2026, with sea views from every room and a restaurant led by executive chef Kenya Akita. Reservations open on November 13.
From November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, GRILL & DINING AURDIA at RIHGA Royal Resort Okinawa Chatan will serve the four-dish "Sunset Signature Course" for ¥8,000, expressing the changing colors of a Chatan sunset on the plate, with reservations required by the previous day.
THE NEST ISHIGAKI, a fully renovated 54-room resort hotel in the Miyara area of Ishigaki Island, opens on November 1, 2026 with a pool, farm and barrel sauna on the grounds, rooms of 58 m² or larger, and a restaurant with an attached bar.
From October 30 to November 8, 2026, the Chiikawa x TOKYO BANANA collaboration makes its first appearance in Okinawa at Sweets Selection in PARCO CITY, with the Banana Pudding Cake, a banana milk cookie sandwich, and tote bag and eco bag sets.
Minn Naha Miebashi, a new apartment hotel in Naha, Okinawa, opened on October 24, 2026. Four minutes on foot from Miebashi Station, it offers 42 rooms of 41 m² that sleep up to six, with kitchens, dedicated internet lines, and LOWYA furniture throughout.
Japan's longest-running international orchid show returns for its 39th edition from January 23 to 31, 2027, with orchids from Japan and overseas, orchid-decorated photo spots and hands-on experiences.
On December 12 and 13, 2026, One Suite THE GRAND on Kouri Island will hold "One Plate of Okinawa" (一皿の沖縄。), a collaboration dinner limited to 8 guests per night at La BOMBANCE Kouri Island, featuring Okinawan ingredients, locally made tableware and Nakijin Winery wine.
From November 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa offers a limited-time stay package with premium vegan beauty brand d'Alba, featuring yellow-accented rooms, a skincare experience with the new d'Alba Signature line, and a six-course white truffle dinner.
Okinawa Space is opening the select shop scape general store in December inside Akemio Terasu in Nago, Okinawa, with original apparel and goods, yachimun and Ryukyu glass crafts, and food products.
From December 11, 2026 to February 28, 2027, Hoshinoya Okinawa will offer a 2-night, 3-day "Awamori Discovery" program with an in-room tasting of differently aged awamori, a guided visit to a limestone cave and a distillery, and a dinner with six awamori pairings.
N.Y.C.SAND and TRIPLE DECKER LONDON open limited-time shops at PARCO CITY in Okinawa from October 30 to November 8, with the new autumn N.Y. Marron Cassis Caramel Sand on sale in limited quantities.
POP MART Okinawa Urasoe PARCO CITY opens on November 6, 2026 on the 3rd floor of the Urasoe shopping complex, with a CRYBABY Cry Me an Ocean series theme and opening novelties for shoppers.
Two teddy bear plush toys dressed in Ryuso, Okinawa's traditional costume, are on sale from October 19, 2026 at souvenir shops across Okinawa Prefecture. Women's and men's costume versions are available at ¥3,900 each (excluding tax).
From December 27, 2026 to January 7, 2027, Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort will hold a New Year's Eve sun salutation yoga session, a countdown laser show and DJ event, a New Year's Day Eisa performance and fireworks, along with special restaurant menus.
From December 23 to 25, 2026, three restaurants at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha in Okinawa will serve Christmas-only menus, including a lunch buffet with a live kitchen and dinner courses featuring foie gras, lobster, and Okinawa-produced Japanese Black beef.
The Okinawa debut of Taishu Yakiniku Boin Boshoku opens on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Kumoji, Naha, with 21 seats, ¥99 drinks, and hours from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
From December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, HOSHINOYA Taketomi Island offers four winter activities inspired by islanders' wisdom for staying healthy through the cold season, from spice chai made with medicinal "nuchigusa" herbs and folk broom making to nuchigusa tea with steamed red bean yokan and stargazing stretches by the pool.
From October 1 to December 31, 2026, Bistro de La Mer at Mercure Okinawa Naha serves a seasonal lunch buffet with autumn salmon and seafood gratin, pot-au-feu, coq au vin, and a teppan steak live station, priced from ¥3,000 for adults on weekdays.
Since early October 2026, Sea Grape Farm Uminchi in Itoman, Okinawa has been serving the "Sea Grape Shaved Ice Zenzai" at its SHOP Puchipuchi, topping Okinawa-style zenzai with sea grapes grown on the farm for ¥650 (tax included).
To mark the public opening of Shuri Castle's main hall on November 23, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha serves limited menus at three restaurants from November 1 to 30, from a ¥3,850 breakfast buffet to ¥15,000 sushi and teppanyaki courses.
Okinawa Harborview Hotel in Naha is running "Festive Season 2026" from November 4 to December 25, 2026, with Christmas menus at its buffet, teppanyaki restaurant, and lounge, special stay plans, live music, and a Santa Delivery to guest rooms on December 25.
From December 19, 2026 to February 28, 2027, the TV anime Lycoris Recoil collaboration event "LYCORIS RECOIL × Blue Turtle Collaboration 2026" offers a collaboration cafe at Blue Turtle, themed rooms at Hotel Atoll Emerald Miyakojima, and original goods on Miyakojima.
From November 7 to December 26, 2026, Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort will hold Christmas events themed "A Silent Christmas of Falling Stars Shimmering in the Deep Sea," with special restaurant menus, Christmas cakes, seven decorated trees, Santa photos, and live opera.
From October 8 to 14, 2026, visitors to Okinawa World can take part in weaving a single large tapestry at the Fukuru weaving workshop in the Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town. Participation is free, with the first 10 people each day and no reservation required.
From November 1, 2026, Hotel Nikko Alivila in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, will take reservations for three Christmas cakes. Two stollen are also on sale, and cake pickup runs December 19 to 25.
Chiikawa Bakery OKINAWA POP UP SHOP is coming to Okinawa for the first time, running at Depart Ryubo's 6th floor event space from October 1 to October 12, 2026, with character breads, original goods, and an Okinawa-exclusive brown sugar shokupan.
Haimurubushi, a resort on Okinawa's Kohama Island, is running an autumn wellness promotion from September 1 to November 30, 2026, with a private night sauna and stargazing pool session, floating sound baths, and SUP and mangrove kayak tours, alongside seasonal Yaeyama dining that includes a September spiny lobster fair, an October tomahawk steak and awamori tasting, and a November wagyu tasting course.
Kurima Resort Seawood Hotel on Miyako Island's Kurima Island is hosting 88 Constellations Illumination 2026 from September 19 to 27, recreating all 88 constellations as lanterns above its water terrace, with a nightly stargazing talk from MIYAKO GALAXY-DOME's star navigators starting at 7:30 PM.
KAINOA Naminoue Beachfront Hotel, a new minimal luxury hotel directly across from Naminoue Beach, has opened in Naha, Okinawa, offering a design-forward stay that blends city convenience with an open, ocean-facing atmosphere.
From October 1, Unko Museum TOKYO, NAGOYA, and OKINAWA are hosting Autumn BIG Unko Band 2026, where the museum's unko animals form a band and invite visitors to groove along, together with new limited-edition embroidered pin badges.
Uruma City, Okinawa hosts the 38th All-Island Lion Dance Festival on October 10 and 11, featuring an eve festival lit by LED sky lanterns and a day of vibrant lion dance performances at the historic Katsuren Castle Ruins.
Okinawa Prince Hotel Ocean View Ginowan is holding an "Illuminated Churaumi Dome and Music Box Workshop" in its lobby from September 18 to 28, 2026, letting guests craft their own dome and music box souvenirs without a reservation.
A new multi-story dining building called Shimakaze Champuru Village opened in Naha's Matsuyama district on August 21, 2026, bringing together izakayas, yakiniku, sushi, and other restaurants behind a fully glass-walled, LED-lit facade.
From October 1 to November 26, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa will offer "Autumn Colors Dessert Course," a six-course dessert experience built around the character of Okinawa's rare purple sweet potato, paired with tea in an open garden setting.
Starting September 4, 2026, merchandise from the MILKY☆SUBWAY THE GALACTIC LIMITED EXPRESS x Yokohama Marine Tower event goes on sale at 14 select Village Vanguard stores across Japan, including newly drawn illustrations by Takeuchi Ryosuke and a new Trading Hologram Clear Sticker.
From September through November 2026, Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort serves a rice whisky in its Executive Lounge, holds an awamori tasting event in the lobby, and hosts a Pineapple Fair pairing pineapple sweets with wine at its buffet restaurant Le Sensoriel.
The newly rebranded Naha resort pairs European-style dishes with Okinawa's traditional flavors and the sustainable algae ingredient umamo for a lunch buffet running from August 1 to September 30, 2026.
UECHIYA CAFÉ has opened inside Washita Shop's Kokusai-dori store in Naha, serving Churafuwa Cream Zenzai, a dessert that turns Okinawan black sugar white through wasanbon refining, with the pop-up already recording its highest-ever sales through October 31, 2026.
DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle is serving a limited-time afternoon tea inspired by classical music and European autumn scenery at Grand Castle Cafe, available from September 1 to November 30, 2026.
THE 7th TERRACE RYUKYU at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha is serving a limited-time Mediterranean cuisine fair built around autumn harvest ingredients from September 1 to October 31, 2026.
On August 23, 2026, the Ocean Culture Museum at Ocean Expo Park is holding a special marine culture lecture session that pairs an Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium keeper with a marine culture researcher to explore sea turtle ecology in Okinawa and sea turtle-related culture across the Pacific islands.
To celebrate its sixth anniversary in July 2026, the environmentally conscious resort hotel LOCAL BASE in Miyakojima is giving away original acrylic keychains at its in-house shop LB Market starting August 11.
Hotel Nikko Alivila in Yomitan, Okinawa, will hold its winter-only event season "las luces" from November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, featuring patio illuminations, a Santa Claus room-delivery service, New Year fireworks, and Ryukyu performances.
A baby bottlenose dolphin was born to mother Marl at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium on July 9, 2026. About a month later, with mother and calf now stable, the newborn has gone on public display near the Okichan Theater's underwater observation window.
Starting September 21, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a lineup of autumn programs — from a traditional Ryukyu performing arts evening and a healing scent-sachet workshop to a purple sweet potato dessert course and a yachimun pottery afternoon tea — inviting guests to savor the beauty of Ryukyu culture and the flavors of the season.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA is expanding its ticket lineup to match guests' diverse travel styles, making the short-stay "Furatto Ticket" a regular option from October while launching a new VIP-style "Royal Ticket" on August 6, 2026, bundling premium attraction passes and dining perks for a fully immersive day.
Uema Kashiten is turning the popular Chiikawa x SUPPAIMAN collaboration design — Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi dressed as SUPPAIMAN — into merchandise for the first time, with five items across 12 varieties including T-shirts, keychains, and mascots arriving August 7, 2026.
Surfeel Spa Okinawa, the sauna and spa facility at Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, Okinawa, is extending its outdoor pool hours to 9:00 PM from July 18 through August 31, 2026, adding new daybeds and lantern lighting for a Night Pool with Okinawan food and drinks at the poolside bar.
ALLAMANDA CHAPEL at Shigira Seven Miles Resort in Miyako Island, Okinawa will renew in January 2027 under the concept "Quietly, Filling Up," introducing seven scenes designed to gradually fill couples' hearts throughout their wedding day, along with a refreshed ceremony, four new reception course menus, and new photo tours.
BRISK STAND, champion of the Japan Burger Championship 2025, makes its first foray into Miyako Island with a new location at the popular resort complex HOTEL LOCAL BASE, complete with an island-limited bacon jam burger.
MOO-MOO SPARK, a new steakhouse using only female Japanese cattle, opens in Naha, Okinawa on July 20, offering thick-cut steaks paired with a melting bear-shaped butter and supervised by a chef with Michelin-starred restaurant experience.
From September 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, HOSHINOYA Okinawa will offer "Ryukyu Fermentation Stay," a two-night, three-day wellness program that uses Okinawan fermented ingredients such as kashijee to help reset the body after summer heat.
Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort in Onna Village is teaming up with Osteria Lucca owner-chef Shuichiro Masuya and its own French restaurant Escale for a one-night-only collaboration dinner on September 21, 2026, blending Italian and French cuisine with Okinawan ingredients.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is teaming up with NHK Okinawa from August 8 to 19, 2026 for a joint exhibition of dynamic footage of Okinawa's seas, marking 60 years of NHK's underwater filming team and 50 years of the Okinawa Churashima Foundation.
Sankei Building, Tokyu Land, and Nittetsu Kowa Real Estate are opening BLISSTIA SUITES & RESORT Okinawa Onna Village, a 139-room hotel condominium in the heart of Onna Village on Okinawa's west coast, on July 15, 2026, with private lanais, an infinity pool, and access to Moon Beach within a five-minute walk.
Guesthouse Chura Cucule Ishigaki Island, operated by Time Arrow Yaeyama Co., Ltd., is celebrating its 10th anniversary in October 2026 with a novelty campaign starting July 9, letting guests earn LINE points through their stay and Instagram posts to redeem for original goods and a breakfast voucher at sister hotel Ishigaki Island Hotel Cucule.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, Okinawa Harborview Hotel is hosting a range of summer-limited family events across the property, including a kids' mocktail-making experience at its renewed garden pool, a hotel-wide shisa-hunting game, and a kids-free offer at its buffet restaurant.
For two days this July, Sapporo Grand Hotel brings the tastes and music of Okinawa to Hokkaido with an all-you-can-eat buffet marking the opening of its group hotel, BLISSTIA SUITES & RESORT Okinawa Onna Village.
Starting July 1, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a summer menu for its "Ryukyu Gastronomia — Bellezza" dinner course, pairing Okinawa's in-season tropical fruits and nuchigusa herbs with Italian culinary techniques, rooted in the island's traditional food-as-medicine philosophy.
Ocean Expo Park's Tropical Dream Center in Okinawa is displaying around 900 blooms across roughly 70 plants of the rare Blue Vanda orchid, filling the greenhouse with a fantastical blue landscape through mid-July 2026.
Kazetsuchi and The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha are introducing "Ryukyu Experience," a new program pairing Ryukyu bingata workshop tours with hands-on dyeing sessions, starting July 10, 2026.
To celebrate its first anniversary, JUNGLIA OKINAWA in northern Okinawa is dramatically expanding its water entertainment program this summer, with four new splash experiences launching from July 18 to October 12, 2026.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha is serving three varieties of summer shaved ice at its all-day dining restaurant THE 7th TERRACE RYUKYU from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Comfort Hotel Ishigakijima has rebranded as Comfort Hotel ERA Ishigakijima, introducing the Comfort Library Cafe with 300 island-themed books, time-based local drink services, and a breakfast buffet featuring Okinawan favorites like Spam curry and taco rice.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of TV anime Mr. Osomatsu, a limited-time collaboration campaign with Okinawa-born lava-grilled steak chain Yappari Steak is underway at five full-collab locations nationwide through June 30, 2026, featuring 16 original menu items and exclusive merchandise.
Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago City will host "Eisa Night," a series of 14 traditional Okinawan Eisa performances by different local youth associations, every Saturday and holiday from July 18 to September 26, 2026 — free for hotel guests.
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach in Itoman, Okinawa, marks its 4th anniversary with a summer program running July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a beach live concert, fireworks show, Dom Pérignon experiences, buffet dinners, and extended pool hours.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA introduces a cooling ice poncho rental service in partnership with STEAD Technology, offering visitors a comfortable way to enjoy the outdoor theme park during Okinawa's hot summer.
Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa is holding a packed summer event lineup from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a virtual whale shark feeding experience, a mysterious plants and insects exhibit, a cardboard maze, and live music concerts at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.
newQ, the popular Okinawan pineapple sweets specialty shop from Kokusai-dori, is opening a new store at Naha Airport's 2nd floor international terminal corridor on June 21, 2026.
Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa will host its Summer Festival 2026 on July 4, featuring the Churaumi Fireworks Show 2026 with approximately 10,000 fireworks launched over Emerald Beach. Traffic restrictions will be in effect in the surrounding area from 6:00 PM.
From June 23 to September 23, 2026, the Okichan Theater at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium hosts "Summer Show 2026 ~Churaumi Splash Fes~," a dolphin show where audiences get drenched by waves of splashing water in a summer festival-style interactive performance featuring bottlenose dolphins and the massive false killer whale Gon-chan.
From September 15 to October 31, 2026, Risonare Kohamajima on Kohama Island offers the "うつろい絶景ディナー" — a one-group-per-night outdoor dinner that takes guests from amber sunset to a canopy of stars, now with champagne pairings and a new awamori dessert cocktail.
From September 19 to November 8, 2026, Banta Cafe by Hoshino Resorts in Okinawa's Yomitan Village hosts "Yonnā BOOK days," an autumn reading event featuring around 100 books selected by locals (uchinānchū), a new seaside book garden on the clifftop, a weekend book fair, and a limited seasonal sweet.
Marriott International opens the Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort on June 15, 2026 — the brand's first property in Okinawa and its first beach resort in Japan — featuring 170 rooms along Kise Beach in northern Okinawa.
Starting July 10, 2026, the 1F Restaurant Paseo Garden at Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, Okinawa, will open new outdoor terrace seating — a 77.37 m² wooden-deck space with 9 tables where guests can enjoy breakfast and lunch buffets, or an evening Terrace BBQ & Dinner Buffet.
COCO VILLA Okinawa Nakijin, a fully exclusive villa for up to 12 guests featuring a private pool, sauna, and unobstructed ocean views, opened in the Nakijin area of northern Okinawa on June 12, 2026.
The boutique luxury hotel Ayanna Miyakojima on Irabu Island, Okinawa, is set to rebrand as "JIVANA Miyako Island" and expand from 7 to 14 rooms, adding a private sauna and new restaurant "JIVANA KITCHEN." The rebranded property is scheduled to open in June 2027.
A Mokeke character souvenir exclusive to Okinawa World has gone on sale, created to mark the 55th anniversary of Nanto Corporation. The adorable figure wears a traditional Okinawan flower hat and can only be found at Okinawa World shops.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA in northern Okinawa is rolling out a new limited-time ticket called the "Furatto Ticket," tailored for travelers who want to enjoy the park in around 3 to 4 hours. Sales begin June 10, 2026, with the valid entry period running from July 1 to September 30.
From July 7 to November 9, 2026, the buffet restaurant Suriyun at Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort offers a daily feast of premium meat dishes, with all-you-can-eat crab added on weekends and holidays.
Hoshino Resorts has launched its typhoon cancellation waiver program at six Okinawa properties for stays through December 2026, covering flight and ferry disruptions, 50% room discounts during typhoon approach, and special rates for extended stays.
The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa reopens on July 17, 2026, following a full renovation of all restaurants and its lobby lounge & bar. A new stay package, "Coastal Italian Elegance," is now available for booking, offering exclusive dining at the newly opened Italian restaurant Riva Ristorante.
The Chiikawa Restaurant at Okinawa PARCO CITY is offering a Shisa-themed shaved ice dessert exclusively at this location from June 6 to September 30, 2026.
SMILE SMART INN OKINAWA CHURAUMI, a new smart hotel in Motobu, Okinawa, opens on July 1, 2026 — just 4 minutes by car from Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, offering 25 fully-equipped rooms with contactless check-in.
The Mexican goods brand Letra is hosting pop-up shops at 17 locations nationwide in June 2026, bringing the vibrant colors and handcrafted warmth of Mexico directly to fans across Japan.
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort in Onna Village, Okinawa, has opened reservations for its 2026 summer-limited program featuring snorkeling tours, stargazing cruises, night trekking, fireworks cruises, and coral conservation experiences.
Starting June 5, 2026, Unko Museum NAGOYA is introducing GO! GO! Unko Kart — the first ride-on experience in Unko Museum history. Visitors can hop aboard a two-seater kart and navigate through a poop-scattered version of Nagoya.
A new beni-imo (purple sweet potato) tart from EDELWEISS OKINAWA goes on advance sale at Naha Airport's POP UP store from June 1, 2026, ahead of its official August launch.
Comfort Hotel Kyoto Horikawa Gojo, Comfort Hotel Nagoya Meieki Minami, and Comfort Hotel Ishigaki Island are set to rebrand as Comfort Hotel ERA in June 2026, bringing locally immersive stays through revamped library cafes, regional breakfasts, and culturally themed interiors.
THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS GINOZA has launched a new 2-night, 3-day plan — limited to two groups per day — featuring a French cuisine full-course dinner on the first night and an Aguu pork shabu-shabu villa dinner on the second.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the café restaurant "Current" at Hotel Atoll Emerald Miyakojima will offer a "Summer Asian Afternoon Tea" featuring locally grown yam, Miyakojima-produced ingredients, and vibrant tropical fruits.
SESAME STREET MARKET is launching special pop-up stores across six prefectures—Okinawa, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima—from June 2026 through May 2027, with exclusive region-limited merchandise at each venue.
Cinnamon roll specialty store Cinnabon is holding a pop-up sale at Depart Ryubo in Okinawa from May 26 to June 1, 2026, with offerings including the popular Mini Mocha-Chino Bon.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN in northern Okinawa holds OKINAWA SUMMER NIGHT FEST, featuring local Okinawan beers, festival-style food stalls, and a limited sanshin live series in the garden.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the lounge "Ariacara" at Hotel Nikko Alivila in Yomitan, Okinawa, presents the Alivila Birdcage Afternoon Tea themed around "el sol" — the Spanish word for "the sun."
One Suite The Terrace, a resort villa on Kouri Island in northern Okinawa, has introduced an awamori tasting corner for guests, offering a chance to explore the island's traditional spirit paired with Okinawan cuisine.
Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort hosts the Summer Yui Festival from July 20 to August 29, 2026, featuring daily traditional Okinawan performances including Ryukyu dance, eisa, sanshin, and fireworks shows, all free for hotel guests.
Hotel JAL City Naha marks its 20th anniversary on June 20, 2026, with a limited-time French dinner course blending Okinawan ingredients and a dinner-inclusive stay plan available throughout June.
Seven resort-style vacation rental villas under the Livele Garden Villa brand have opened across three locations in northern Okinawa, offering a live-like-a-local accommodation experience for families, groups, and long-stay travelers.
Kamakura Goro Honten, a popular Japanese sweets shop from Kamakura, has opened its first permanent corner in Okinawa at Depart Ryubo, offering the signature Kamakura Hangetsu and summer limited flavors.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, ESTINATE HOTEL NAHA will serve a seasonal lineup centered on Nakijin Watermelon — a premium brand watermelon from Okinawa — including a shaved ice parfait and an original craft cola.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA is rolling out a second wave of summer 2026 heat relief measures, including a new 264-seat shaded rest space, shaded outdoor dining, additional large mist fans, and expanded water shows.
Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, Okinawa is opening its 53-meter outdoor pool for the 2026 season on April 29 (Wed, public holiday). The outdoor sauna "Laguna Sauna" at Safi Spa Okinawa will also introduce new morning sessions from the same date.
Starting April 2026, NÜCHI by WPÜ — a music bar in Makishi, Naha — has refreshed its food menu and cocktail lineup and shifted its opening time to 5:00 PM, welcoming guests for an evening that begins with dinner and extends into the early hours.
Okinawa Harbor View Hotel in Naha has introduced a special anniversary stay plan featuring handcrafted swan towel art, available from May through December 2026, with optional add-ons for birthdays, anniversaries, and proposals.
Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago, Okinawa, will hold FUN NIGHT@resort from July 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring a night pool open until 10:00 PM, poolside BBQ, a cocktail bar, spa, and summer events.
Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, Okinawa has relaunched its official website on April 20, 2026, featuring new visuals, responsive design, and a dedicated page for SAFI Spa Okinawa, which opened in March 2026.
Ocean Expo Park's Tropical Dream Center in Okinawa will host a "Sunflower Field and Sunflower Exhibition" from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring approximately 20,000 sunflowers of around 10 varieties in the center's courtyard.
A special lunch buffet featuring roast beef, Hamburg steak, Spaghetti Carbonara with Grana Padano, and approximately 50 dishes is coming to the all-day dining restaurant at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha from May 2 to May 10, 2026.
The island resort Haimurubushi on Kohama Island in Okinawa's Yaeyama archipelago is offering a limited 1st anniversary renewal plan and commemorative events to mark one year since its July 2025 renewal opening.
The breakfast buffet at Hewitt Resort Naha in Okinawa has been revamped with a photogenic taco theme, offering 23 customizable ingredients across proteins, toppings, sauces, and tortillas — plus an Instagram campaign with a junior suite stay as the prize.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is hosting a special coral spawning exhibition from April 25 to June 30, 2026, offering a rare look at coral reproductive biology through world-first technology displays, a nighttime observation tour, and a live spawning broadcast on Instagram.
A new Starbucks location with a panoramic ocean view opened at Nago's 21st Century Forest Park in Okinawa, steps from the beach and featuring Ryukyuan tile decor, a custom shisa, and the popular My Fruits³ Frappuccino®.
DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort's restaurant Matira will host an Alice in Wonderland-themed lunch and sweets buffet on weekends and holidays from May 23 to September 7, 2026, featuring 13 sweets and 8 savory dishes for ¥4,600 per adult.
To mark the 10th anniversary of its rebranding, Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort is offering a special dinner course where guests choose two dishes from 10 main options featuring locally sourced Okinawan ingredients.
Marking the 50th anniversary of Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa, the Kaiyohaku Churaumi Fireworks Festival 2026 is scheduled for July 4, 2026 at Emerald Beach. Ticket sales, including limited early-bird discount tickets at special prices, launched on April 1, 2026.
Laguna Garden Hotel's newly opened sauna and spa facility, Saffi Spa Okinawa in Ginowan, Okinawa, now offers a 12-dish poolside food menu featuring Okinawan cuisine, finger foods, and Chinese dishes to enjoy after a sauna session.
RYUBO FOOD HALL in Naha is hosting a free live classical music series featuring the Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra on select Friday evenings, building on the success of its popular FRIDAY JAZZ NIGHT series.
Limited-time pop-up stores from Mr. CHEESECAKE are opening at Departement Ryubo in Okinawa, Himeji Sanyo Department Store in Hyogo, and Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin in Fukuoka, featuring signature cheesecakes, new flavors, and a special gift campaign.
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts is hosting "NEO Awamori Summer Night" from June 1 to August 31, 2026, offering guests a new Tropical Frozen Cocktail and returning NEO Awamori Sour in the awamori bottle-decorated TAMARIBA public space.
Private resort hotel YAWN YARD Kouri Island on Okinawa's Kouri Island is kicking off a new creative community project called "Tsunagaru Niwa" (Connected Garden) with a two-day free exhibition by Okinawa-based illustrator MIREI on April 18–19, 2026.
A new Hilton lifestyle hotel is opening on Miyako Island in Okinawa on April 1, 2026. The 306-room resort features a rooftop infinity pool overlooking Irabu Bridge, four dining venues, and an adjacent commercial facility "Yard miyakojima."
A new combo ticket covering Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and JUNGLIA OKINAWA went on sale on March 30, 2026, offering visitors a convenient way to experience both the sea and forest of northern Okinawa in a single day.
Starting May 15, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a lineup of summer programs — from moonlit pool evenings and traditional Sabani boat paddling to Eisa processions and seasonal Ryukyu sweets — designed to immerse guests in the timeless culture and natural beauty of Okinawa.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA has confirmed April 29, 2026 as the opening date for YAMBARU TORNADO, a large ride attraction set within the Jungle Extremes area, offering thrilling views of Yambaru's valleys and sky for guests aged 4 and above.
During Golden Week 2026, buffet restaurant Printemps at Okinawa Harbor View Hotel in Naha is running a kids-free promotion where one child under 12 eats for free when the family arrives by 6:00 PM.
Tucked within the ancient Fukugi windbreak forest of Bise in northern Okinawa, the private villa resort "bise-enpu" completes its grand opening with all three villas—Blanc, Nero, and Kayu—available from March 20, 2026.
DMM Kariyushi Aquarium in Tomigusuku, Okinawa will open its Humboldt penguin chick "Ichigo" to the public from March 20, 2026, alongside spring break events including keeper talks, a residents' discount, and a participatory Eisa show.
From May 15 to August 31, 2026, Hoshinoya Okinawa will run a special night pool program featuring time-specific cocktails and live Ryukyuan classical music performed by the illuminated infinity pool.
From June 26 to July 31, 2026, Iriomote Hotel by Hoshino Resorts offers a limited-time "Blissful Mango Morning" program combining an early morning farm tour, a hands-on mango-picking experience, and a mango-filled breakfast set.
Shuri Castle Park is set to host the "Spring Castle Festival 2026" over three days from March 20 to 22, 2026, featuring traditional performances, hands-on workshops, and guided tours for visitors of all ages.
The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas in Yomitan, Okinawa, hosts a spring harvest festival on March 21 and 22, 2026, where guests can enjoy a hands-on harvest experience at the hotel's organic farm, "Our Farm," along with farm-fresh pizzas, canapés, and original craft beer.
Starting March 15, 2026, the Lobby Lounge at Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago will offer a limited afternoon tea menu celebrating the shift from spring to early summer with domestic strawberry sweets and matcha creations.
Starting March 1, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa offers a bespoke anniversary stay package "Celebrate the Moment," designed to turn life's milestone moments — from birthdays and wedding anniversaries to proposals and graduations — into unforgettable memories with tailor-made surprises.
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort in Onna Village, Okinawa, is ushering in its summer season on March 14 with a beach opening ceremony, the launch of one of Japan's largest ocean athletic parks, a beachside wellness program, and a daytime DJ pool party.
Haimurubushi, an island beach resort on Kohama Island in Okinawa's Yaeyama Islands, is opening 8 new "Ocean Front Pool Villa" rooms on July 15, 2026, each with panoramic views of World Natural Heritage-listed Iriomote Island and a year-round private pool.
Starting March 1, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a revamped spring menu for its "Ryukyu Gastronomia — Bellezza" dinner course, featuring Okinawan shellfish and seaweed elevated through Italian culinary techniques and inspired by the traditional Ryukyuan philosophy of healthful eating.
Crafted by an Okinawa Prefecture-certified master of Ryukyuan cuisine, the "Kariyushi Ryukyuan Set Meal" is served exclusively on Ryukyuan Cuisine Day — the third Thursday of each month — at Ryukyu Dining Hanafu.
Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort is set to open in June 2026 on Kise Beach in Nago, northern Okinawa — the brand's first beachfront resort hotel in Japan.
A unique lifestyle villa opening in Nago, Okinawa, offering an intimate 4-room retreat where guests can experience living amid nature. Advance reservations are now available on Makuake with early bird discounts up to 60% off.
The reimagined Manza Grill at ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort features authentic fire-grilled cuisine with spectacular ocean views, offering brunch and dinner service starting March 1, 2026.
Starting February 14, 2026, Oriental Hills Okinawa offers a luxury photo wedding package featuring flying dress photography against breathtaking East China Sea vistas. The all-inclusive plan combines accommodation in a private pool villa with a wedding special dinner.
From March 8 to June 7, 2026, the Hilton Okinawa Miyakojima Resort will offer a special afternoon tea highlighting strawberries grown in the island's southern sun.
DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort is hosting a special fan event on March 21, 2026, featuring the popular YouTube channel "Kota Mino Channel" with 4.76 million subscribers. The event includes interactive activities, a special strawberry buffet, and meet-and-greet opportunities limited to 80 guests.
Hotel Nikko Alivila will serve its original grilled daikon mochi, handcrafted by the hotel's dim sum chef, at the Hana Hana casual buffet lunch during Spring Festival from February 17 to 23, 2026.
The 23rd Ryukyu Kaiensai Fireworks Festival 2026 announces early bird ticket sales starting February 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM. New photographer seats and wheelchair seating are now available, with parking passes on sale from February 21.
Celebrating its first anniversary in March 2026, Rosewood Miyakojima will fully launch CHOMA, a Japanese restaurant and bar inspired by Miyakojima's traditional Miyako-jofu textile. The beachfront dining destination offers sushi, teppanyaki, tempura, and yakitori, showcasing island ingredients.
The Kemono Friends Project announces a collaboration with Okinawa's Wattaa Naha Meshi Walk, featuring a digital stamp rally at participating restaurants from February 13 to 28, 2026. Collectors will receive limited edition goods based on completion level. The event marks the return of the Kemono Friends OKINAWA SHOP after 9 years.
Six restaurants across Okinawa Prefecture are hosting a special restaurant fair from February 1-15, 2026, featuring dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients and traditional Ryukyuan culinary techniques.
Novotel Okinawa Naha announces its first-ever wedding consultation event in partnership with Okinogu Shrine, one of Okinawa's Eight Ryukyuan Shrines, offering couples the chance to plan traditional Japanese engagement ceremonies and wedding celebrations.
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear brand from San Francisco, is bringing its natural material-based shoes to Hyogo and Okinawa with pop-up stores at OSHMAN'S locations. These pop-up shops mark the brand's first appearances in both prefectures.
A popular accommodation in Okinawa's Chatan Town has reopened on January 7, 2026, offering a unique "experience-based stay" that combines traditional Japanese culture with Okinawa's appeal.
A Humboldt penguin chick named "Ichigo" (strawberry) was born at DMM Kariyushi Aquarium in Okinawa on January 5, 2026, and is being raised through artificial rearing.
Starting January 10, 2026, the all-inclusive resort hotel introduces a lunch buffet featuring customizable hand-rolled sushi, hamburgers, and teppan-grilled meats with all-you-can-drink alcohol included.
The first lineup has been revealed for Orion Island Waves -Beachside Music Festival-, a two-day music festival taking place on April 18-19, 2026, at the outdoor special venue on Senaga Island in Okinawa. The beachside festival features popular artists including ORANGE RANGE, KREVA, MONKEY MAJIK, and more.
Risonare Kohamajima hosts a special spring event from April 1 to May 6, 2026, featuring 18 tropical flower varieties, guided flower walks, bath salt workshops, and a tropical hibiscus smoothie.
House Foods releases a new limited-edition Umakacchan Kurume Tonkotsu instant ramen featuring the signature frothy soup and rich tonkotsu aroma characteristic of Kurume ramen, approved by the Kurume Ramen Association.
A new cultural complex featuring pottery galleries and traditional Okinawan soba restaurants opened on January 20, 2026, in Yomitan Village, celebrating the area's rich craft heritage and local cuisine.
Okinawa Harbor View Hotel introduces exclusive experience-based activity plans for guests, including whale watching and island tours, with convenient hotel pick-up service from Naha.
Oriental Hotels & Resorts presents a unique culinary experience with three innovative "edible drinks" available at hotels in Okinawa and Fukuoka. The Yuimaru Project Phase 4 features creative beverages that blur the line between drinks and food.
Anker Store Outlet Okinawa Ashibina will open on January 22, 2026, featuring approximately 320 Anker Group products. The store design incorporates Okinawan elements including coral-based wall finishes and Ryukyu glass pendant lights. A grand opening campaign offers 10% off select products from January 22 to February 1.
Orion Island Waves, a new beachside music festival, debuts on April 18-19, 2026, at Senagajima in Okinawa. Experience live music, local food, and island culture in a stunning seaside setting.
Three adorable character mochi designs featuring a hibiscus-wearing otter, a kariyushi-clad axolotl, and a seal with "OKINAWA" on its belly are now available at Okinawa World's souvenir shop.
Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan City, Okinawa is launching "Safi Spa Okinawa" with a new outdoor sauna area and renovated indoor saunas supervised by sauna legend Dai Matsuo, rebranding their popular Aqua Zone facility.
The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa introduces a limited-time SAKURA menu celebrating Okinawa's unique Kan-hizakura cherry blossoms, featuring afternoon tea, cakes, and cocktails available from January 7 through mid-April 2026.
The Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort will offer a special afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and delicate cherry blossom flavors from February 3 to May 8, 2026, available only from Tuesday to Friday.
A new dinner course featuring Okinawan ingredients prepared with French techniques will be available at Restaurant Bon Appetit from January 15, 2026.
seven x seven Ishigaki will present a special New Year's show featuring 500 drones and fireworks against the Ishigaki night sky, running for three days from January 1 to 3, 2026.
Shuri Castle Park will open a special viewing area of the construction site from December 27, 2025, to January 4, 2026, allowing visitors to see the newly completed exterior of the main hall from the front for the first time during the New Year period.
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts introduces a limited-time "Urizun Herbal Stay" event from March 1 to May 31, 2026, offering guests a chance to experience Okinawa's pleasant spring season through herb-infused cuisine, botanical sauna, and custom bath salt bar.
Risonare Kohamajima, a private island resort in Okinawa, will host the "Brown Sugar Lab" from March 1 to May 31, 2026. This unique activity offers over 96 pairing combinations to explore the deep world of brown sugar through observation, hypothesis, and verification.
A pop-up store featuring official Nintendo merchandise will open at San-A Urasoe Nishikaigan PARCO CITY in Okinawa from November 29, 2025, to January 12, 2026. This marks the first time an official Nintendo store has opened in Okinawa.
Hello! I'm Hina from the Holiday Travel editorial team! ✨ This is the 5th installment of our regional snack introduction series. Following up on my recent Okinawa travel article, I'll be introducing "Angel's Wings," an Okinawa souvenir with a very impressive retro package!
Hello! I'm Hina from the Holiday Travel editorial team! ✨ I went to Okinawa for the first time on a private trip and I'd love to share all the wonderful experiences with you.
MIYAKO RIDE opens in summer 2025 in Miyako Island, offering unique three-wheel motorcycle tours and rental services using Can-Am Rykers just 5 minutes from Miyako Airport.
A new specialty shop yop poolside yogurt featuring yogurt ice cream and rice flour hotcakes opens in Onna Village, Okinawa. The shop started its pre-opening on August 15, 2025, with grand opening on September 1st.
Soup Stock Tokyo announces the opening of their first location in Okinawa Prefecture at San-A Urasoe Nishikaigan PARCO CITY on September 18, 2025. The new store will feature unique Okinawan-inspired soup creations alongside their signature menu items.
If you’re planning to travel, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time of year. For those who feel this way, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in October. *The dates of the events introduced may be subject to […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things that can only be seen or experienced during that particular season in your itinerary. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in November for those who are considering such a trip. *Please note that the dates […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time of year. This time, we will introduce you to the December situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa for those who are interested. *Event dates may change. Please check the […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we introduce the state of Japan in October, events, and recommended spots for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules introduced may change. Check the official website of the […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you would want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that particular time. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in February for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Japan in September for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check the […]
If you’re planning to travel, you will want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time of year. For those interested, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in September. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please […]
When planning a trip, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to the specific time of year. This article provides information for those interested in visiting Okinawa in April, including the weather, events, and recommended spots. *Event schedules may be subject to change. Please check the official website of each facility for […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include experiences and sights that can only be enjoyed during that specific time of year. This time, we’re introducing the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in May for travelers like you. *Event schedules may change. Please check the official websites of the facilities […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time, right? This time, we’ll introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in June for those looking for such unique experiences. *The event schedules introduced may change. Please check the official website of […]
When planning a trip, it’s always exciting to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year. For those interested in visiting Okinawa in July, we present the latest information, events, and recommended spots. *Please note that event schedules may change. Check the official websites for the latest information. About Okinawa […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that specific time. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the August conditions, events, and recommended spots in “Okinawa” for those of you who are interested. *The dates of the events introduced may […]
If you’re planning a trip, you probably want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that particular time of year. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in March for those who want to make the most of their visit. *Please note that the dates of the […]
If you’re planning to travel, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that particular time. This time, we will introduce the January conditions, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa for those of you who feel this way. *Please note that the event dates may change. Please […]
If you plan to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that particular time of year. In this article, we will introduce the situation in Okinawa in February, including events and recommended spots for those interested. *Please note that the dates of the […]
What is Okinawa Soba? The Origin and History of Okinawa Soba Okinawa Soba is a beloved traditional dish of Okinawa Prefecture, as suggested by its name. Its origins date back to the Ryukyu Kingdom era in 1534. Historical records indicate that a Chinese envoy presented “funyu” (Chinese noodle soup) to the Ryukyu King as a […]
Summary This time, we took a 2.5 hour flight from Haneda Airport to ✈️ Okinawa Prefecture! Okinawan gourmet food, awamori, canoeing, American-style bars… a 2-day/1-night trip to enjoy the charms of Kin-cho! 🚗✨ *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 1:00pm richamocha cafe（リカモカ カフェ） First, we came to this […]
Summary This time, it’s a 2-day/1-night plan to enjoy Kokusai-dori to the fullest ✨Located in Naha City, Kokusai street is a bustling area where Okinawa’s shopping and culinary culture converge. Lined with traditional local handicrafts, it is a fun place for tourists to stroll.Original accessories are sure to be a memorable part of your trip!Not […]
Summary Naha City is the central city of the main island of Okinawa and is full of attractions such as Shuri Castle and Kokusai Street. In this issue, we introduce popular spots that can be reached from the airport without using a rental car.You can enjoy shopping, delicious food, beautiful scenery, and much more without […]
Summary Okinawa Prefecture is a tropical tourist destination with beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and rich nature. This time, part 2 of my tour of Okinawan cafes.We have visited three cafes loved by the locals in Okinawa. There are exotic cafes, long-established cafes, and bars where you can enjoy night cafes!Please take a look at […]
Summary Ishigaki Island is located on the western side of the main island of Okinawa. It is known as a resort area rich in nature with beautiful beaches and underwater coral reefs. This time, we stayed at The Miyara Garden, a single building for rent.I was able to relax and not have to worry about […]
Summary Okinawa Prefecture is a tropical tourist destination with beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and rich nature.This time, I visited three popular cafes in Okinawa. From morning to lunch, I was quite full, but I was still hungry for something sweet! We ended the tour with a unique Okinawan dessert.If you are not sure which […]
Summary Onna-son is a resort area with beautiful beaches and coral reefs on the west side of the main island of Okinawa. Sightseeing and activities are abundant, and the beauty of nature and the sea are attractive. So this time I stayed at Villa From Okinawa in Onna-son. This is a popular inn where you […]
Summary A two day and one night trip to Chatan, an area where you can enjoy a tropical resort.This is a popular area with a strong American flavor due to the proximity of an American military base. The hotel we stayed at was very comfortable and I highly recommend it! The Okinawan pig breed shabu […]
Summary I went bar hopping alone in Nakameguro! Known for its wide variety of gourmet and fashion shops, Nakameguro is a modern yet comfortable area. This time, I decided to pick up an Okinawan izakaya in Nakameguro to experience a taste of Okinawa in central Tokyo since I love Okinawa (Japan’s southernmost prefecture), but haven’t […]
Summary Kokusai-dori in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a bustling shopping street in Naha City, lined with stores and restaurants and popular among tourists. It is a lively street where visitors can enjoy local goods and international brands.This time, we went to the public market at the end of Ichiba Main dori, a lively shopping […]
Summary Kokusai-dori in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a bustling shopping street in Naha City, lined with stores and restaurants and popular among tourists. It is a lively street where visitors can enjoy local goods and international brands.This time, we changed into traditional Okinawan clothing and went for a walk, had a Christmas party at […]
Summary Motobu Town is famous for the earliest cherry blossom festival in Japan, and is a popular tourist destination as an area rich in nature, including Mt. Yaetake, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and Minna Beach, which boasts one of the clearest beaches in Japan.It was a relaxing and peaceful trip, healed by nature […]
Summary This is the second time for me to visit Hashigo-zake in Sakae-machi Market!We enjoyed a varied lineup of Japanese, Western, and Korean cuisine and Korean drinks, and finished with Okinawan cuisine.After a night of drinking at Sakae-machi Ichiba, we recommend finishing off with a bowl of soba noodles with three slices of meat from […]
Summary Naha-shi is the central city of the main island of Okinawa and is full of attractions such as Shuri Castle and Kokusai-dori.This time, we visited three restaurants from noon at Sakae-machi Market near Asato Station in Naha. Sakae-machi Market has a fun, The stylish atmosphere made it easy to enter alone.The vegetables, meat and […]
Summary Itoman-shi, which we visited this time, is located in the southern part of Okinawa and is attractive for its beautiful beaches and historical sites! It is popular among tourists as an area where local culture and nature can be fully enjoyed.We stayed at the Southern Beach Hotel & Resort Okinawa, a one-minute walk from […]
Summary Kin-cho is a quiet town with beautiful nature located in the center of the main island of Okinawa. Its historical heritage, idyllic scenery, and friendly atmosphere attract visitors.This time, you can enjoy a ladle of drinks at a bar with an American feel, be healed by aroma, and visit BTS (korean idol) locations. We […]
Summary The city of Naha, which we visited this time, is the central city of the main island of Okinawa and is full of attractions such as Shuri Castle and Kokusai Street. We had a barhopping trip during our trip to Naha, and here is a summary of what we did! We ate too much […]
Summary This trip is a girls’ trip where we enjoyed Okinawa near Naha! Naha-shi is the central city of Okinawa’s main island, and is full of attractions such as Shuri Castle and Kokusai Street. It is an attractive area where tradition and newness coexist. Enjoy marine activities in the extremely beautiful Okinawa sea, eat Okinawa’s […]
Summary This time, I went to Ishigaki Island in Okinawa and enjoyed a lot of gourmet food. Ishigaki Island is known for its beautiful coral reefs and crystal clear waters, and is a popular tourist spot for its historic landmark, Ishigaki Castle, and the spectacular view of Kabira Bay. Since I came to Ishigaki Island, […]
Summary This time, a 2-day/1-night trip to enjoy activities and hotels! This is a trip around the central part of Serakaki from Yomitan-son 🚗✨. It was a luxurious 2 days to enjoy the beautiful beaches, gourmet food, and night pools that only Okinawa can offer 🤤💖. *Please note that information and prices listed are subject […]
Summary We have just launched a YouTube channel called Okinawa Holidays ✨. The first commemorative video is on 🏝Senaga Island, the closest resort island from Naha Airport! We enjoyed Okinawan soul food and juice at Umikaji Terrace on Senagashima Island. In addition, the hotel also has an aquarium and a garden pool available exclusively to […]
Summary Following the first part, the second part and the second day, we enjoyed active sightseeing while enjoying Okinawa’s unique gourmet food! Okinawa is famous for this! While keeping in mind the points that Okinawa is famous for, we also happened to come across a wine that tasted so good that we went to buy […]
Summary This time we had a relaxing 2 days and 1 night trip to Chatan! I think we had a relaxing time in the hotel’s garden pool and enjoyed a glass of wine while relaxing at the hotel’s bar 😆 It was an elegant time 🥂✨and of course, we ate a lot of delicious food […]
Summary This time I went to Kohama Island and Iriomote Island! From Naha Airport, you will first fly to Ishigaki Airport. From there, you will take a boat to visit each of the islands⛴. It’s not a place you can easily go for a quick visit, but it’s worth the time! It was the most […]