CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A.
Sorry for the delay folks!
Here you’ll find a list of local events for the month of June. 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!
June 1st – August 31st
One Piece Village
Life Sized Figures, One Piece Restaurant, Souvenirs. Ryukyu Village, Onna. 8:30 – 17:00, ¥1000
June 4th
Lotus & Water Lily Festival
Southeast Botanical Gardens. Festival Every Saturday & Sunday. 6:30 – 21:00 ¥1500
June 8th
Itoman Harii
Itoman Dragon Boat Race. Itoman Fishing Port, Nishizaki Itoman City. 9:00 – 16:00.
Oujima Harii
Dragon Boat Race. Oujima Beach. 8:30 – 14:30
Minatogawa Harii
Dragon Boat Race. 20 Boats Compete. 7:30 – 13:00. Minatogawa Fishery Port, Yawese Town.
June 10th – 11th
Chatan Seaside Carnival
Food & Entertainment every Friday & Saturday. 17:00 – 21:30. Uminchu Wharf, Chatan Fisherina.
June 11th
Ryukyu Dragon Pro Wrestling
Pro wrestling! Naval Kadena Wrestling Arena, Kadena Town. ¥1,000 – ¥2,500.
June 12th
Eisa Night
Summer Eisa Nights put on by Okinawa City Eisas! Free. 19:00. Koza Music Town
June 17th – 18th
Chatan Seaside Carnival
Food & Entertainment every Friday & Saturday. 17:00 – 21:30. Uminchu Wharf, Chatan Fisherina.
Cuba & Okinawa International Friendship Festival
Live Music, Salsa Dancers, Special Guests. Friday ¥5,000 All You Can Drink & Eat. Saturday Free w/ Regular Service. Resort Cafe Kai Mihama, American Village. 18:00 – 22:00
June 18th
Cherry Pit Spitting Contest
Okinawa City Ichibangai (in front of Koza Box) Have your try at beating Japan’s record of 17m83cm! Same Day Registration at 12:00, Free.
Kanaderu Park
BC Street/Chuo Park Avenue Quarterly Music Festival. Free. 17:00 – 20:00
Eisa Night
Summer Eisa Nights put on by Okinawa City Eisas! Free. 19:30 Okinawa City Hall
June 19th
World Heritage Yoga
Yoga at World Heritage Nakagusuku Castle, 7:30 am, ¥1000 (Adults) ¥500 Junior & High School Students, Free for Elementary School or Younger.
Bullfighting
Fathers Day Bullfighting Derby. 13:00. Ishikawa Dome. ¥2,000
Eisa Night
Summer Eisa Nights put on by Okinawa City Eisas! Free. 19:00. Okinawa City Outdoor Stage.
BlueFin Festival
Fish Fair, Tuna Filleting Show, Prizes, Cruises, Live Performances, Food, Shopping. Tomari Yuimachi, 1-1-18 Minatomachi, Naha. Free.
June 23rd
Memorial Day Peace Concert
Battle of Okinawa Memorial Day Peace Concert, Bunka Tenbusu Hall, 4F, Naha. Doors 16:30, Curtain 17:00. ¥1,500. 098-868-7810
June 24th – 25th
Chatan Seaside Carnival
Food & Entertainment every Friday & Saturday. 17:00 – 21:30. Uminchu Wharf, Chatan Fisherina.
June 25th
Beginner Yoga
KIP (Koza International Plaza). Okinawa City. 14:00 – 16:00. Free. Please Reserve.
Eisa Night
Summer Eisa Nights put on by Okinawa City Eisas! Free. 19:30 Koza Music Town.
June 26th
Manza Harii
Dragon Boat Race. ANA Continental Manza Beach Resort.
Ayahashi Triathlon
9am. Uruma City Kaichu Road Park