Sentence Area
Daily Events
- Photo: Enjoy Native Okinawan Village
Traditional Okinawa Lifestyle Experience (held daily)
- Enjoy the Native Okinawan Village
Traditional Okinawan Lifestyle Experience (9:00-17:00) - Dolphin Watching (13:30-13:50)
- Dolphin Lagoon Show
[Every Sat/Sun/Holidays]
Annual Schedule
Every Year from January 1-3
New Year Event 'Spring Luck Daebiru'
- Photo: Mochi Making Experience
In 2007, we held events such as the Ryukyu Karuta (Song) Event and the New Year Craft Experience in which visitors learned how to make a figure of a wild boar, the zodiac sign of the year. By doing so, we were able to provide a hands-on experience bringing Okinawa's culture and history to our visitors.
Program (2007 Program)
- Mochi Making Experience/Mochi Tasting
- Kuwatchi Tasting
- Shihimai Lion Dance
- Mini-Kite Making Experience
- Spinning Top Making Experience
- Ryukyu Karuta (Song) Event
- New Year Craft Experience
- Ryukyu Karuta (Song) Event
- Fukuwarai/Nurie Drawing Experience
Beginning of January every year (the third Sunday of January)
Ocean Expo Park National Trim Marathon
- Photo: Ocean Expo Park National Trim Marathon
Held both around and within the park grounds, the marathon is also a wonderful opportunity to experience the beautiful ocean and mountain scenery. Anyone can participate in this run!
From beginning to mid-February every year
Okinawa International Orchid Expo
- Photo: Okinawa International Orchid Expo
A selection of orchids, both indigenous and from overseas, are on display here. From color and aroma to shape, our exhibit captures all of the beautiful aspects of the orchid flower. We also offer a mini-Ikebana class and orchid cultivation advice corner (free)!
Details (refer to February 2, 2006 report)
May every year (during Golden Week)
Children's Festival 'Marching Band Festival'
- Photo: Marching Band Festival
We judge the playing and marching abilities of each of the participating schools' band. Visitors will be able to witness some of the country's top level school marching bands from Okinawa.
May every year (during Golden Week)
Children's Festival 'Children's Experience Festival'
- Photo: Children's Experience Festival
Many free programs are available!
Details
- Craftwork Experience
- Claywork Experience
- Origami Experience
- Nurie Painting Corner
Mid-July every year (on the Saturday before Marine Day)
Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival
- Photo: Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival (fireworks)
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Ocean Expo Park and the National Park System, visitors can watch as a record number of 10,000 fireworks are set off in the sky (canceled due to typhoon in 2007).
Mid-August every year
Churaumi Experience Festival
- Photo: Canoeing Experience
Listed below are programs in which visitors can enjoy a hands-on island experience, providing a new appreciation of the outdoors.
Program (2007 Program)
- Fish Catching Experience
- Fishnet Throwing Experience
- Canoeing Experience
- Seafood Tasting
- 'Dangerous Marine Biology' Panel Exhibit
