Category Archives: Oct Events
10/25 Karate Day
Ryukyu traditions of Okinawa-te (沖縄手) or Kara-te (唐手） were officially recognized as Karate（空手） in October 25th, 1936.October 25th became the designated ” Karate Day” to pray for the expansion of traditional Karate, world peace and happiness since 2005. This year, … Continue reading
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Shurijo Castle Festival 2011
Running from October 28th to November 3rd, The Shurijo Castle Festival includes traditional performing art (Ryukyu Buyo dancing) of the Ryukyu Kingdom as well as performances from other local areas, 10,000 Candles illuminating the Shurijo Castle, a Local Foods exhibition, … Continue reading
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Naha Festival & Naha Great Tug-of-war
Oct 6th – 8th (SAT – MON) Naha Festival PLACE / Ohnoyama Park DATE / Oct 6th – 8th INFO / Naha Festival Executive Committee URL http://www.city.naha.okinawa.jp/maturi/ (in Japanese) TEL 098-862-3276 Naha Tog-of-war PLACE / Rute 58 Kumoji Intersection DATE … Continue reading
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Mo-ashibi- Concert
Oct 26th (FRI) Some Okinawan Folk musicians will perform songs and sanshin music. You can enjoy not only Okinawan music but also Awamori ( Okinawan Liquor ) . PLACE / Okinawa Kids Kingdom ( Okinawa Zoo ) INFO / … Continue reading
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RYUKYU Folk Festival, All-Island Hatagashira Festival
Oct 26th – 28th (FRI – SUN) You can see many Okinawan folk entertainments like Eisa dance, Ryukyu fork dance, and Karate there. It’s a one of the most magnificent festival in Okinawa. The number of the all cast is … Continue reading
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Entertainment of Edo Nobori
Oct 13th ( SAT ) Court music performance which was played at Shurijo and Edojo during The Ryukyu Dynasty Era. PLACE / National Theatre Okinawa TIME / 14:00 ADMISSION / Yen3,500 ( all reserved seats ) INFO / National Theatre Okinawa … Continue reading
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Kumejima Marathon
DATE / 28th Oct ( SUN ) The Deadline for Applications / Enter Online Sep 23rd (SUN) 11:00PM By Postalmail Sep 26th (WED) should be postmarked not later than September 26th. PLACE / Kumejima INFO / Kumejima Marathon Secretariat URL … Continue reading
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