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icon-11.png Festivals and Holidays in Okinawa Japan. Okinawa offers several unique festivals and holidays that will amaze any traveler visiting Okinawa. The biggest of these festivals features the world's largest tug-of-war.
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Thursday, 20 September 2007 Setsubun, The Last Day of Winter 990
Thursday, 20 September 2007 Cherry Blossom Festival 1283
Thursday, 20 September 2007 Hina Matsuri, Japan's Doll Festival 653
Thursday, 20 September 2007 Shichi-Go-San Festival 555
Thursday, 20 September 2007 New Year's Day 690
Thursday, 20 September 2007 Islandwide Matsuri 1073
Thursday, 20 September 2007 Naha Matsuri 1153
Thursday, 20 September 2007 Obon and Eisa 1026
Thursday, 20 September 2007 Dragon Boat Races 1381
Thursday, 20 September 2007 Golden Week 1188
Thursday, 20 September 2007 White Day 988
Thursday, 20 September 2007 Valentine's Day 724
Thursday, 20 September 2007 Hanami 1273
Thursday, 20 September 2007 Coming of Age Day 1089
Monday, 07 November 2005 Christmas in Okinawa 809
 
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    Information on Southern Okinawa. Southern Okinawa is the most populated portion of Okinawa. In southern Okinawa expect to encounter shopping districts, and an overall urban jungle mixed with traditional areas to explore.
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Located between Kyushu and Taiwan, Okinawa is the largest island in Okinawa Prefecture. Although part of Japan, Okinawa has it's own unique legacy, spoken language, and influencing culture. The people of Okinawa are descendants of the Ryukyus who had ties with both Japan and China.
Photographers in Okinawa and Japan, HDR Japan features HDR photography from Japan and also hosts annual photo exhibitions in Okinawa, Japan. Members can post blogs, maintain a personal profile and upload pictures of Okinawa and Japan. For more information on having your photos in our exhibitions, please contact us.