Okinawa International Orchid Show

Precious orchids from all over Japan and overseas!

Tropical Dream Center filled with orchids

Okinawa International Orchid Show is the oldest international orchid show in Japan and counts 25th anniversary this year. Prime Minister Award is given to the grand champion, the best orchid of the show chosen from 10,000 entries, as well as various minister awards to the most superior piece of each judging category. With this year’s theme “Decorated Life with Orchids,” Tropical Dream Center presents art of orchids centering around three large orchid greenhouses, which will be filled with orchid entries from the region and beyond.

An entry from Okinawa won Grand Champion 2010

Total number of entries from last year was 16,788. Many of colorful Ascocenda and Vanda could be found in the entries from Southeast Asia while numbers of Paphiopedilum and Cattleya were seen in the entries from Japan. Of all the entries, Mr. Shikichi Arakaki’s Angrecum won grand champion. It has been 14 years since an entry from Okinawa to win grand champion. Harmonious beauty of 120 flowers was breathtaking and wowed the overseas judges as well.
Now, let us see which orchid will be covered in glory this year!

Many events happening during OIOS 2011

There are many ways for you to enjoy Okinawa International Orchid Show 2011. Various events are happening daily during the show for people of all ages to enjoy and learn more about orchids. All the events are free of charge (only with entrance fee) to participate. So bring your family and friends, and explore the world of orchids!

Related Events

Lectures on Orchids

ランに関する講演会

The lectures (in English) given by orchid professionals are intended for anybody who has interest in orchids.
Date: Saturday, 5th February PM 1:30-PM 5:00
Place: Audiovisual Hall in Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum
*Please make reservation at 0980-48-3782 (Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum)
*Free of charge

Consultation on Orchids

ランの栽培相談コーナー

Get advice by specialists on how to grow orchids.
Date: From Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th February 2011
Place: (4)Exit of Vanda Greenhouse
*Free of charge

Orchid Quiz & Lottery

洋蘭プレゼントクイズ

Answer the questions about orchids and enter the lottery to win orchid seedlings and cut flowers!
Date: From Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th February 2011
Place:(7)Gallery
*Free of charge

Seminar on Orchid Cultivation

ランの栽培教室

The seminar and workshop on transplanting, propagating orchids by division, and more will be given by experts from the Okinawa Orchid Society.
Date: Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th, Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th February 2011 PM 3:00～PM4:30(subject to change)
Place: (4)Exit of Vanda Greenhouse
*Free of charge, No reservation required

Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) Exhibition

いけばな展

Ikebana are created with orchids by 9 different schools from Okinawa Prefecture Federation of Floral Art.
Date: From Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th February 2011
Place: (9)Exhibition Room for Events

Oshibana (pressed flower) Exhibition

押し花展示会

Oshibana art with orchids by oshibana enthusiast group of Okinawa are displayed.
Date: From Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th February 2011
Place:(8)Exhibition Room

Orchid Bridal

オーキッドブライダル

Couples who have been selected from the entries of our public advertisement will have wedding ceremony at Tropical Dream Center. FM Okinawa will broadcast the wedding in their popular program “Happy Island.”
Date: Friday 11th, Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th February 2011 (subject to change)
Place: (7)Gallery

My lovely orchid ~the exhibition by children~

君もラン愛好家。子供たちが咲かせたランの展示会

Phalaenopsis taken care by 6 grade students in Higashi and Ogimi village are exhibited together with their observation diary. Students have learned about orchids through the experience of growing their own plants instructed by staffs of the Ocean Expo Park.
Date: From Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th February 2011

Guided Tour of Okinawa International Orchid Show 2011

ランのガイドツアー

Join a site tour guided by orchid professionals! You can learn more about award winning pieces, many varieties of orchids from Japan and overseas, judging result and reviews, and more.
Date: From Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th February 2011 (5 times a day)
Place: (1)Stained Glass Hall
*Free of charge

Orchid Concert

オーキッドコンサート

Have a gracious moment in the sound of beautiful classical music and fragrance of orchids. Date: From Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th February 2011 (3 times a day, 30 minutes each)
Place: Rest area “Urizun”
*Free of charge

Corsage Workshop

コサージュ教室

Experts from Nippon Flower Designers’ Society Okinawa branch will help you to make your special corsage by using orchid flowers.
Date: From Saturday 5th to Monday 7th February 2011 AM 10:00~ (first 100 persons only)
Place: ⑨Exhibition Room for Events
*Free of charge

Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) Workshop

押し花教室

Let’s enjoy orchids by ikebana! Experts from Okinawa Prefecture Federation of Floral Art will help you to create an authentic art of ikebana. There will also be demonstrations of ikebana by experts.
Date: From Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th February 2011 AM10:00~ (first 100 persons only)
Place: (9)Exhibition Room for Events
*Free of charge

Oshibana (pressed flower) Workshop