CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A.
Many, many thanks to Kacey for putting this calendar of events around Okinawa together for us!
March 1st
Bullfighting Tournament
Ishikawa multi purpose dome, 3302 Ishikawa Uruma. ¥3,000. Starts at 1pm.
Hmaharaski Traditional Horse Racing
Horse racing that has been carried out for over 500 years. Okinawa Zoo, Okinawa City. 1:30pm.
Yokohama DeNA BayStars vs. Hiroshima Toyo Carp
Professional baseball camp practice. Ginowan Stadium. 4-2-1 Mashiki, Ginowan. Game starts at 12:30pm.
Kickboxing and MMA competition. Okinawa Koza Music Town, 3F. ¥4,000 – ¥16,000. Doors open 2:30pm, matches start at 3pm.
March 1st – March 2nd
Okinawa Yambaru Adventure Rally
Group and individual adventure challenges including trail running, trekking, kayaking orienteering and river trekking. Contact 03-5610-0638 for more information.
March 1st – March 15th
Okinawa Children’s Kingdom Flower Festival
Showcase featuring various flowers of Okinawa. ¥500 Adults, ¥200 Seniors & Students, ¥100 Kids. 9:30am – 5:30pm, closed on Tuesdays. 098-933-4190.
10am – 4pm daily. Events held on Saturdays and Sundays. Read about it on Okinawa Hai here.
March 1st – March 22nd
Higashi Village Azalea Festival
50,000+ azalea plants in an ocean view park. Arts and live music during the weekends. ¥300. For more information call 0980-43-2265. For an Okinawa Hai review, click here.
March 1st – April 6th
World Circus Festival. Onoyama Park, 52 Onoyamacho, Naha. 098-851-5183. Adults ¥2,500 Advance. Children ¥1,200 Advance. Tickets available at FamilyMart.
March 1st – June 30th
Christmas Illumination
80,000 lights commemorate the 20th anniversary of the hotel’s opening. Hotel Nikko Alivia, Yomitan. 098-982-9111
Illumination containing 1.4 million LED’s in 11 areas. Okinawa Kariyushi Beach Resort Ocean Spa, Onna. 098-967-8731. Free, Parking. ¥500. 6pm-Midnight
March 7th
Corporate Games Grand Parade & Party
Parade celebrating the first ever corporate games. Parade is free, open to the public, beginning at Sunset Beach. The party is open to the public with a fee. Parade at Sunset Beach, Chatan. Party at Hilton Hotel, Chatan. ¥1,000 Party begins at 7:30pm
International Food Stall Village
Okinawa City International Association organizes a food stall street every Saturday. Koza Palmyra Street, Okinawa City. 098-989-6759. 5:00pm-9:00pm
Naval Kadena South Building, 3F, Kadena Town. ¥2,000 – ¥4,000. 7pm start.
Ryukyu Kings vs. Osaka Evesssa Basketball Game
Okinawa City Gym, Okinawa City. Tickets vary from ¥900 to ¥4,000 per game. Season tickets available. Tickets can be purchased at Kadena ITT, MCCS Tours+, and box office. 5:30pm doors open, 7:00pm tip off.
March 7th – March 8th
Nago All-Star Motocross Competition
ImaNAGO Cross Field. Park at Nago Fishing Port and use free shuttle. 098-876-5533. ¥3,000 (Tickets at bike shops & Familymarts). Saturday 7th, Free Practice, 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Sunday 8th, 2 Heat Race, 9:00am – 5:00 pm
Free beach access including ocean play equipment (trampoline and floating slide) on Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 5pm. Live music on Saturday 8th from 5pm – 8pm. Fireworks on Saturday. ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort.
March 8th
Tomigusuku Villa SUN Beach. “Beach Party Wrestling”. ¥2,000 – ¥4,000 including BBQ. 12pm start.
Ryukyu Kings vs. Osaka Evesssa Basketball Game
Okinawa City Gym, Okinawa City. Tickets vary from ¥900 to ¥4,000 per game. Season tickets available. Tickets can be purchased at Kadena ITT, MCCS Tours+, and box office. 12:30pm doors open, 2pm tip off.
March 14th
International Food Stall Village
Okinawa City International Association organizes a food stall street every Saturday. Koza Palmyra Street, Okinawa City. 098-989-6759. 5:00pm-9:00pm
Ryukyu Kings vs. Takamatsu Five Arrows Basketball Game
Ginowan City Gym, Ginowan. Tickets vary from ¥900 to ¥4,000 per game. Season tickets available. Tickets can be purchased at Kadena ITT, MCCS Tours+, and box office. 5:30pm doors open, 7pm tip off.
March 15th
100km, 73km, full marathon. Nago City Area.
Ryukyu Kings vs. Takamatsu Five Arrows Basketball Game
Ginowan City Gym, Ginowan. Tickets vary from ¥900 to ¥4,000 per game. Season tickets available. Tickets can be purchased at Kadena ITT, MCCS Tours+, and box office. 12:30pm doors open, 2pm tip off.
March 21st
Rock festival held at Nakagusuku Castle rain or shine. ¥4,800. Doors open at 10am, first performance at 12pm. For more information contact info@gusukurock.okinawa
International Food Stall Village
Okinawa City International Association organizes a food stall street every Saturday. Koza Palmyra Street, Okinawa City. 098-989-6759. 5:00pm-9:00pm
“Cave Wrestling”. Valley of Gangara Cave Cafe. ¥1,000 – ¥3,500. Doors open at 6pm, match starts at 6:30pm.
March 22nd
20km, 10km, 5km, 3km races. Itoman City Area.
Motobu Bullfighting Tournament
Motobu town multi purpose event space. ¥2,500. 1pm.
Naval Kadena South Building, 3F, Kadena Town. ¥2,000 – ¥4,000. 2pm start.
March 25th – March 29th
7th Okinawa International Movie Festival
Ginowan Convention Center, Sakurazaka Theater in Naha, Okinawa City Koza Music Town. Check website or Facebook for details.
March 28th
International Food Stall Village
Okinawa City International Association organizes a food stall street every Saturday. Koza Palmyra Street, Okinawa City. 098-989-6759. 5:00pm-9:00pm.
“Dedication Wrestling”. Okimiya, Naha Onoyama Park. Free. Doors at 5pm, match start at 6pm.
Ryukyu Kings vs. Kyoto Hannaryz Basketball Game
Okinawa City Gym, Okinawa City. Tickets vary from ¥900 to ¥4,000 per game. Season tickets available. Tickets can be purchased at Kadena ITT, MCCS Tours+, and box office. 5:30pm doors open, 7pm tip off.
March 29th
Ryukyu Kings vs. Kyoto Hannaryz Basketball Game
Okinawa City Gym, Okinawa City. Tickets vary from ¥900 to ¥4,000 per game. Season tickets available. Tickets can be purchased at Kadena ITT, MCCS Tours+, and box office. 12:30pm doors open, 2pm tip off.
Other Events
- Whale Watching Season
- March 3rd Hinamatsuri (Girls/Dolls Festival)
- March 14th Howaito de (White Day)
- March 21st Sunbun no hi (Spring equinox)