The 43rd Okinawan Festival will be held on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st at the Hawaii Convention Center. Bon Dance on Saturday at 5:30 pm. In honor of the 125th Anniversary of Okinawan Immigration to Hawaii, the festival will be even more festive!

Please enact da Okinawan Coconut Wireless and share this with anyone who might be interested and to your networks!

Detailed information will be posted at www.okinawanfestival.com and you can follow Okinawan Festival (@okinawanfestival) on FB and IG!

Don’t forget: The 6th Okinawan FEASTival starts immediately after Festival on September 1st! Go to www.hawaiiokinawans.com for updates.

Workshop Description

Two-day day workshop With Kevin Sakoda All levels welcome Ages 21+ Join Kevin as he walks you through hand building your own set of guinomi sake cups. Participants will learn to use colored slips and carving techniques to decorate their cup surfaces. Instructor will glaze cups in between sessions. Then return for a second night to use your cups for a sake tasting with a side of light history. All materials provided. *Must be 21 years or older to sign up.*

Come join the 3rd Annual Megabon created by JCI Honolulu and Hawaii Todaiji!

Leeward Community College is the new home of Megabon. Support local businesses and performers. This year, the event will feature Osaka Expo 2025’s official theme song “Kono Hoshi No Tsuzuki Wo”!