CONTENTS
Annual Events
The months in which events are held may vary from year to year.
January
Mihama Illumination
The night of Mihama becomes a fantastic atmosphere!
The entire facility will be decorated with illuminations to create a fun and magical atmosphere. There is also a Valentine's Day objet d'art, which is a photo spot.
Location: Around Mihama American Village
February
Chatan Industrial Festival
Industrial Festival in Chatan to showcase local attractions
This is an event that features a comprehensive industrial exhibition and sale as well as Ryukyuan dances and a stage performed by artists.
Location: Plaza in front of Chatan Park Baseball Stadium
Chunichi Dragons Spring Camp
Meet Doala, a professional athlete!
The spring training camp is held for about a month every year. Open games are also held at the same stadium.
Location: Chatan Park Baseball Ground
March
April
Sunset Beach, Alaha Beach ocean opening
Ocean recreation is in full swing in April.
Okinawa is the first place in Japan where the sea opens for the first time, so you can enjoy the sea before the summer season begins.
Location: Beach in Chatan Town
May
June
Chatan Nilai Hari
Heated races unfold in this traditional Okinawan event.
An event held to express gratitude for the bounty of the sea and to wish for a bountiful catch and safe navigation. It is a race on the sea in which contestants compete on Sabani.
Location: Fisherina
July
Marine fireworks blooming on Sunset Beach are recommended!
Eisa and live stages will be held, and beautiful fireworks will decorate the night sky at the end of the festival.
Location: Chatan Park Sunset Beach and vicinity
Eisa, a must-see during the Okinawan summer
Eisa is a Buddhist prayer dance to send off ancestors to the other world during the Bon festival, and its dynamic dance is a sight to behold.
Location: In Chatan Town
August
September
October
Halloween Festa in Mihama
Mihama American Village's most popular event!
Every year, children and adults alike participate in the festival, showing off their amazingly high quality costumes.
Location: Mihama American Village
November
C-1 Chatan Gourmet Battle
Battle to determine the No. 1 Machi-meshi!
Famous restaurants in Chatan Town will come together for a gourmet battle! Vote for the most delicious dish, and everyone will decide the No. 1 city meal in Chatan! The judge is you!
Location: Plaza in front of Chatan Park Baseball Stadium
Mihama Illumination Lighting
The night of Mihama becomes a fantastic atmosphere!
The entire facility will be decorated with illuminations to create a fun and magical atmosphere.
Location: Around Mihama American Village
December
Mihama Illumination
The night of Mihama becomes a fantastic atmosphere!
The entire facility will be decorated with illuminations to create a fun and magical atmosphere. Christmas objets d'art are also set up, making it a photo spot.
Location: Around Mihama American Village