AUG20
Okinawa Zento Eisa Matsuri 2027
Aug 20–22, 2027Okinawa Zento Eisa Matsuri 2027 is Okinawa City’s three-day all-island eisa festival.
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JAN30
64th Nago Cherry Blossom Festival 2027
第64回 名護さくら祭り 2027
Jan 30–31, 2027The 64th Nago Cherry Blossom Festival is independently cross-checked for January 30–31 — Nago City / Okinawa.
AUG1
Yonabaru Ozunahiki Matsuri 2027
Aug 1, 2027Yonabaru Ozunahiki Matsuri 2027 is Yonabaru’s great tug-of-war tradition, in which east and west teams prepare massive ropes.
MAY3
Naha Hārī 2027
那覇ハーリー 2027
Expected Date: May 3–5, 2027Watch dragon-boat races at Naha’s Golden Week waterfront festival.
NOV1
Moonlit Wonder Illumination 2026–2027
月夜のワンダーイルミネーション 2026-2027
Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach confirms Moonlit Wonder Illumination from November 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
SEP15
Itoman Grand Tug-of-War 2027
Sep 15, 2027Itoman Grand Tug-of-War 2027 is Itoman’s lunar August 15 community tug-of-war, built around two enormous ropes, ceremonial processions.
MAR19
HY SKY Fes 2027 & Eve Festival
HY SKY Fes 2027＆前夜祭
Mar 19–21, 2027HY SKY Fes 2027 is officially confirmed for March 19–21 at Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park.
Reservation RequiredDEC6
40th NAHA Marathon 2026
第40回記念NAHAマラソン
Dec 6, 2026On December 6, 2026, the 40th NAHA Marathon starts at Onoyama Park at 09:00 and reaches its 15:15 cutoff after the 42.195-km Peace Memorial Park course.
FEB21
31st Okinawa Marathon 2027
第31回 2027おきなわマラソン
Feb 21, 2027Run or watch the Okinawa Marathon on February 21, starting at the prefectural park.
NOV7
Ishigaki Island Festival 2026
第62回 石垣島まつり2026
Nov 7–8, 2026Ishigaki Island Festival 2026 is Ishigaki City’s largest annual civic festival, centered on Shinei Park with a grand parade, stage programs.
JAN17
24th Ishigaki Island Marathon 2027
第24回 石垣島マラソン
Jan 17, 2027The Ishigaki Island Marathon starts and finishes at Central Sports Park.
NOV1
Shurijo Fukko-sai - Shuri Castle Restoration Festival 2026
令和8年度 首里城復興祭
Nov 1–3, 2026Shurijo Fukko-sai — Shuri Castle Restoration Festival 2026 is Shuri Castle’s three-day autumn festival combining Ryukyu court-procession.
NOV1
Adventure Museum in Kanucha 2026–2027
Adventure Museum in Kanucha
Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027Adventure Museum in Kanucha 2026–2027 is Kanucha Resort’s new winter experiential light event, replacing Stardust Fantasia.
NOV7
Tsuboya Yachimun Street Festival 2026
壺屋やちむん通り祭り 2026
Nov 7–8, 2026Tsuboya Yachimun Street Festival 2026 is Tsuboya’s pottery district will hold its next Yachimun Street Festival on November 7–8, 2026.
NOV12
Taketomi Island Tanadui Seed-Sowing Festival 2026
竹富島 種子取祭（タナドゥイ）
Nov 12–13, 2026Public Tanadui dedication performances take place November 12–13 at Yonemori Utaki, within Taketomi Island’s broader ten-day November 6–15 ritual cycle.
DEC1
Ryukyu Lantern Festival 2026–2027
琉球ランタンフェスティバル2026-2027
Dec 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027Walk Murasakimura’s lantern displays after 17:30 through March 31.
Reservation RequiredSEP8
Tarama Island Hachigatsu Odori 2027
Sep 8–10, 2027Tarama Island Hachigatsu Odori 2027 is Tarama Island’s three-day Hachigatsu Odori — Tarama Island / Okinawa.