CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A.
Here you’ll find a list of local events for the month of September. Events on the island are constantly being created and changed, so please make sure to use the contact info provided on each event to verify information. If you know of an additional event that you’d like to share with our readers, please add it to the comments below!
September 1st – September 19th
Haunted House
Haunted House. Ashibina Outlet Mall (2F), Tomigusuku. ¥1,000. Mon – Thurs 12:30 – 18:30, Saturday 11:30 – 19:00, Holiday 10:30 – 19:30.
September 2nd
Crossover 5th Round
Music Town Otoichiba Sound Market. 3F Hall. Open 18:00. Start 19:00. ¥1,500/¥2,500
Ace of Time
Live music from Okinawa boys group. Free street performance in front of Carnival Park, Mihama. 15:00 – 19:00
September 3rd
Castle Yoga
Yoga at Kitanakagusuku Castle. Tickets available for advance purchase. Show 17:45. Yoga 18:30 – 20:00. ¥500/¥900/¥1000
2Star
Free street performance in front of Carnival Park, Mihama. 15:00 – 19:00
September 3rd & 4th
Handmade accessories, ornamental plants, experience corner, food, etc. Chatan-cho Tourist Information Center near Square. 17:00 – 21:00
11th Uruma Eisa Festival
Agena Intersection near a government office in Uruma. 18:50 – 21:00.
September 4th
37th Eisa Festival in Chatan
Youth Eisa Festival. Opening Ceremony 17:30. Closing Ceremony 20:50. Kuwae Comprehensive Playground
Harukaze
Free street performance in front of Carnival Park, Mihama. 16:00 – 19:00
Ryukyu Dragon Pro Wrestling
Naval Kadena Arena. 18:00 Start
September 7th & 8th
Brooove.LLC
Free street performance in front of Carnival Park, Mihama. 12:00 – 19:00
September 9th – 11th
Imamura Exhibition
Original ceramic exhibition at Timeless Chocolate in American Village. 10:00 – 20:00.
September 10th
The Blue Sky Kick’s
Free street performance in front of Carnival Park, Mihama. 12:00 – 19:00
Ryukyu Dragon Pro Wrestling
Naval Kadena Arena. 19:00 Start
Brazilian Independence Day
Brazilian history, culture, the performance of samba and capoeira. Koza International Plaza. Free. 14:00 – 16:00.
White Wine Discovery
Un Deux Trois wine shop wine tasting event. 11:00 – 20:00. Free to attend. ¥500 per glass.
September 10th & 11th
Mihama Night Market
Handmade accessories, ornamental plants, experience corner, food, etc. Chatan-cho Tourist Information Center near Square. 17:00 – 21:00
September 11th
Furugen Bullfighting Tournament
Ishikawa Dome. 13:00. ¥3,000 or ¥2,000 for foreign guests.
FC Ryukyu vs Fukushima
Okinawa Athletic Park. 16:30 Doors, 18:00 Kickoff.
September 14th & 15th
Brooove.LLC
Free street performance in front of Carnival Park, Mihama. 12:00 – 19:00
September 15th
Itoman Great Tug-of-War
Itoman Roundabout. 14:00 – 17:00
September 17th
Kanaderu Park
Music festival held every 3 months. Chuo Park Avenue (BC Street). 15:00 – 20:00
September 17th & 18th
Shurijo Feast of the Mid-Autumn
Ryukyu dance & performance. King & Queen elected tournament. 18:00 – 21:00. Free
September 18th
Castle Yoga
Yoga at Kitanakagusuku Castle. Tickets available for advance purchase. Show 06:30. Yoga 07:00 – 08:30. ¥500/¥900/¥1000
Ryukyu Dragon Pro Wrestling
Naha Battle Festa4. Bunka Tenbusu Museum, Naha. Doors 12:15, Start 13:00.
September 19th
Okinawa Athletic Park. 16:30 Doors, 18:00 Kickoff.
September 25th
Ryukyu Horse Racing – Umaharashii
Okinawa Zoo & Museum. 13:30. Viewing is free, Zoo admission is ¥100/¥200/¥500