Okinawa - 4 recommended events in November

The Shuri Castle Festival, which is held every fall, offers traditional culture and performing arts that have continued since the Kingdom of ryukyu period. From 2021, until 2026, when the main hall was completed, the name was changed to the Shuri Castle Reconstruction Festival, and a stage where various performances of performers by public offering were performed on the theme of reconstruction were added.

At the "Old Procession" held on November 3 (Sun./holiday), during the Kingdom of ryukyu era, the king visited three temples under Shuri Castle to pray for the nation's well-being and fertility of the five grains is recreated.

During the event, gorgeous Ryukyu dance and classical music nurtured during the Kingdom of ryukyu period will be performed.

※For details such as the latest information on 2024, please check the official website.

The Ishigaki-jima Island Festival, held for two days from November 4 (Sat) to 5 (Sun), 2023, is the largest citizen event in Ishigaki-jima Island. In addition to stage performances by luxurious local artists, you can enjoy a variety of programs such as citizen parades and fireworks over two days.

※Details of the program and whether or not a citizen parade will be held will be announced at a later date.

The Remote Island Fair, which will be held for three days starting November 15, is an event organized by a total of 18 remote island municipalities, including Miyakojima City, Ishigaki-jima Island City, and Zamami Village. At the venue, there will be an exhibition of special products from each remote island and a spot sale of seasonings, sweets and drinks using special products.
From standard specialty products to products that shine unique ideas, you can purchase products that suit you, family and friends.

Tasting and tasting are also possible, so pick up the products you care about and taste them. If you say, "I can't be satisfied with tasting alone!", I recommend visiting the remote island cafeteria / cafe corner. You can slowly taste the gourmet that uses the island's specialty products luxuriously.

In the venue, you can also enjoy the performances of traditional performing arts transmitted to each remote island. Why don't you enjoy the performances where you can get a glimpse of the unique history and culture of each remote island during eating and walking?

The Okinawa International Carnival is an international event unique to Okinawa City, where people from around 45 countries live. It will be held in Okinawa City, a music town where Okinawa and American culture fuse. Because it takes place around Gate Street, a popular tourist spot, on the day of the event, local residents and tourists are crowded and bustling.

The main event of the Okinawa International Carnival is the International University of tug of war. In this tug of war, a general rule weighing about 10 tons and a length of about 80 meters is used, and participants divided into east and west gather together. The number of participants is about 2,000!　The venue is filled with the enthusiasm of the people. In addition, the Eisa folk dance group will host a road Geneva and Samba Carnival to enhance the atmosphere of the festival.

There is no doubt that you will be able to enjoy a mysterious sense of unity at the Okinawa International Carnival where various people come and go. Please enjoy the festival where the charm of Okinawa City, a city of Champloo culture, is condensed.

※For details, please check the official website.

In November, Okinawa has a festival where you can experience traditional crafts, and there is an event full of special products. Even after summer is over, Okinawan events are full of variety!　It's a waste to give up saying, "Isn't it possible to enjoy Okinawa unless it's summer?" Be sure to enjoy these events when you go on a remote island trip while visiting sightseeing spots.