CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A.
Here you’ll find a list of local events for the month of March. 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!
March 1st – March 31st
Dog Run at Azama Sun Set Beach
Half acre grass field surrounded by nature and water for your dogs to run. Azama Sun Set Beach, 1141- Azama, Chinen, Nanjo. ¥500 first dog, ¥350 for an additional dog. 9am – 5pm.
Kanucha Hananiwa (Kana) Festa
Coming to spring festival held on 800,000 sqr meters. Many many flowers on display. Kanucha Resort. 156-2 Abe, Nago.
Nago Chrysanthemum Doll Exhibition at Neo Park
Variety of mums displayed to look like dolls. Neo Park Okinawa. ¥220 – ¥660. 0980-52-6348
March 1st – 6th
Bougainvillea Fair
Bougainvilleas in bloom EVERYWHERE at Southeast Botanical Gardens. ¥500 -¥1,500. 9am – 6pm. Weekends 9am – 10pm. 098-939-2555
March 1st
Live House Mod Anniversary
31st anniversary with lots of bands, dj’s, etc. Depot Island E, 2nd Floor, Mihama, Chatan-cho.7pm. ¥2,000, Drinks extra. 098-936-5708
March 4th
Crossover 2nd Game
Ultimate street basketball entertainment. Open 6pm, Start 7pm. Koza Music Town, Otoichiba 3rd Floor. ¥1,000 – ¥2,500. 098-926-4551
TairaAoi
Live guitar and singing. Live street performance. Carnival Park, American Village, Mihama. 4pm & 6pm. Free
March 4th 21st
Azalea Festival
Higashi Village azalea festival. Over 50,00 azaleas planted. 9am – 6pm. Weekend festivities with live entertainment. Live music and illuminations March 12, 19, 20 from 5:30 – 8:00pm. 861-1 Higashi, Kunigami. ¥300. 0980-43-2265
March 5th
Green Note Coaster
Live street performance. Carnival Park, American Village, Mihama. 2pm, 4pm & 6pm. Free.
Ryukyu Dragon Pro Wrestling
Naval Kadena, Kadena Town. Starts at 7 pm. Contact Ryukyu Dragon Pro Wrestling for more details.
Flower Arrangment for Girls
A cultural exchange for girls ages 6 -18. Please enroll before March 3rd. Koza International Plaza (KIP) 1-17-15 Chuo, Okinawa City. ¥500 to cover flower expense. 2pm – 4pm. 098-989-6759
Ryukyu Golden Kings VS Takamatsu Five Arrows
Okinawa City Gymnasium, Okinawa City. Tip off 7pm. ¥2,000 -¥3,500. 098-897-7331
March 6th
Dance Performance
Live street performance. Carnival Park, American Village, Mihama. 11am – 5pm. Free
Nago All Star Motocross
Motocross tournament. 9am Start. ImaNAGO Cross Field, 1-6-6 Urasoe. ¥3,000. Day of ¥4,000. 098-876-5533
Ryukyu Golden Kings VS Takamatsu Five Arrows
Okinawa City Gymnasium, Okinawa City. Tip off 6pm. ¥2,000 -¥3,500. 098-897-7331
March 10th
TairaAoi
Live guitar and singing. Live street performance. Carnival Park, American Village, Mihama. 4pm & 6pm. Free
March 10th – 13th
Okinawa City Craft Fair
2 days of crafts from in and around Okinawa City. Plaza House Shopping Center Fair Mall, 2F. Free. Crafts available for purchase.
March 11th
hol’up
K-Pop cover dance show. Live street performance. Carnival Park, American Village, Mihama. 3pm – 7pm. Free
March 12th
Ayamiya no Utage
Various Okinawan performers and school performances. Koza Music Town Sound Market, 3F. Doors 6pm, Curtain at 7pm. ¥1,500 – ¥3,000. 098-932-1949. Reservations can be made online.
Goya Bullfighting Tournament
Ishikawa Dome, 229801 Ishikawa, Uruma. 1pm. ¥3,000
America x Okinawa
Photo exhibition and discussion on house the United Staes has influenced Okinawa culture. English & Japanese. Koza Music Town, 1F. Doors 6pm, Show 6:30pm. Free.
March 12th & 13th
Floral Fragrance Festival (Hana Kaori Matsuri)
Shikuwasa Floral Festival. Goat fighting at 1:30pm. Hiking Chopstick making experience using shikuwasa wood, pottery nameplate. Katsuyama Community Center 467 Katsuyama, Nago. 0980-53-8336
March 13th
Manza Beach Opening
First day of the year beach opening. Free dragon boat rides. 9am – 6pm. Opening ceremony 10:30am – 11:30am. ANA International Continental Manza Beach Resort. 098-966-1211. Free.
All Island & Japan Finals Yayoi Bullfighting Darby
Ishikawa Dome, 229801 Ishikawa, Uruma. 1pm. ¥3,000
Koza A-Lunch Championship
5th annual gathering of restaurants in the central region of Okinawa. Okinawa City Sports Park (Baseball Stadium) 11am – 8pm
March 18th
2Star
Live street performance. Carnival Park, American Village, Mihama. 5pm – 7pm. Free
March 19th
Celebration of Ireland
Green, music, eating, drinking and dancing! Road closed to vehicle traffic. Chuo Park Ave. Free
March 19th – 21st
Moon Beach Pottery Festival
Once a year about 50 potters gather at Moon Beach Hotel, Onna. Free. 098-965-1020
March 20th
Iha Bullfighting Tournamnt
Ishikawa Dome, 229801 Ishikawa, Uruma. 1pm. ¥3,000
March 21st
Okinawa Jazz Guild Orchestra
11am Doors open. 11:45 Opening ceremony. ¥2,000. Okimiya Okinogu, 44 Onoyamacho, Naha. 070-5271-0761
Ginoza-son Industry Festival
Local product fair of Ginoza. 1633 Kanna Kunigami-gun, Ginoza.
March 25th – 26th
Japan Open Roller Derby Tournament
First ever Japan open roller derby tournament open to international teams from Japan, USA, Australia, New Zealand and Denmark. Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park Arena. 5-3-1 Hiyagon, Okinawa City. Friday: 9am – 6pm. Saturday 9am – 5pm. Bouts throughout the day. Free admission.
March 27th
Fight Collection in Okinawa
Over 40 combat sports athletes will be competiting in front of an audience. 3 rings, 6 games of mma, 8 games of kickboxing, 6 games of pro-wrestling. Food and other live performances. Starts at 10am. ¥5,000 – ¥20,000. Okinawa Convention Center, 4-3-1 Mashiki, Ginowan.
Illuminations
Stardust Fantasia: Kanucha Resort, 156-2 Abe, Nago. Daily 6 pm. ¥3,000 at the event, ¥2000 in advance.