Every Year from January 1-3

New Year Event 'Spring Luck Daebiru'

Photo: mochi pounding experience

New year stage event and mochi (rice cake) pounding experience, and craft workshop, we welcome you with much more fun programs.

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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!

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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 (2011 report)

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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.

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May every year (during Golden Week)

Children's Festival 'Children's Experience Festival'

Photo: Children's Experience Festival

Many free programs are available!

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Mid-July every year (on the Saturday before Marine Day)

Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival

Photo: Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival (fireworks)

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Mid-August every year

Churaumi Experience Festival

Churaumi Experience Festival

Listed below are programs in which visitors can enjoy a hands-on island experience, providing a new appreciation of the outdoors.