OKINAWA : Discover a paradise for MICE event

Okinawa Prefecture is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. It comprises more than 160 inhabited and uninhabited islands, with a combined area of over 2,000 square kilometers. The population is around 1.4 million. The prefectural capital, Naha, is located on Okinawa’s main island. It’s also the economic and cultural capital, and the most populous area of the islands. Naha’s Shuri area was the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom, an independent country that flourished as a trading hub before becoming part of Japan in 1879.

Surrounded by the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Okinawa’s islands stretch more than 1,000 kilometers from northeast to southwest. The northernmost inhabited island is Iheya, and the southernmost island is Hateruma. Yonaguni, the westernmost island, is actually closer to Taiwan than mainland Japan. The islands are well connected by air and sea, making it easy to get around Okinawa. Naha is the main transport hub, and Naha Airport has many domestic flights serving mainland Japan, as well as international flights from Asia.

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NAHA AIRPORT

Naha　Airport　is　the　main　point　of　entry　for　visitors to Okinawa and is served by direct international　from major destinations in Asia. It also has an excellent domestic connections for visitors flying into and out of other international airports in Japan.

Okinawa’s remote islands are easy to get to From Naha Airport

FERRY PORTS

A vast network of ferries connects the many beautiful islands that make up Okinawa. Flights serve some of the larger islands, but for many of the smaller islands, access is by boat. Most major routes have both regular and express services, and fares are typically cheaper than flying (when flying is an option). Note that not all services operate daily, and service frequency can vary from season to season, so always check timetables in advance.

Unique Venue : Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located inside the Okinawa Expo Park and is one of the largest aquarium in the world that realistically recreates the ocean surrounding Okinawa.

For party, the facilities offer an unique venue with the large Kuroshio Sea Tank as a backdrop, creating a fantastic atmosphere as if you are under the sea.

(Approximately 80 Guests/Seated or 120 Guests/ Standing (subject to restriction).

Unique Venue: Valley of Gangala

Valley of Gangala is a valley that was created by the collapse of a limestone cave hundreds of thousands of years ago. Since 2007, academic excavations and research have been conducted at this site, which is usually open only to guided tours, and the world's oldest shellfish hook (about 23,000 years old) has been discovered. At the entrance to the Valley of Gangala is the Cave Cafe, set in a natural limestone cave, which groups can reserve for parties or live performances. From Excellent full-course meals to casual buffet-style dining, this venue offers a variety of catering and party plans.

Activity : Ryukyu Karate / Tile Breaking

Okinawa is the birthplace of karate, with an history of over 600 years. During this workshop, you will be able to participate to a 60 min Karate experience program as follow :

1. Gathering, preparation, Line up

2. Karate Demonstration

3. Karate Experience for all participants

4. Memorial photo

This activity can accept between 1 to 170 participants.

Activity: Making Okinawan Music

Okinawan music is the musical traditions of Okinawa prefecture, and has it roots in the larger musical traditions of the Southern Islands.

Share a great memory of Okinawa and create a bond is guarantee with a cultural experience on playing traditional musical instruments and making music in harmony.

Instructions use a non-verbal textbook that allow even first-time players to have a great time.

Activity : Ishigaki-yaki Hands-on class

A very popular hands-on class at Ishigaki-yaki pottery studio. The sea-coloured pottery “Ishigaki yaki Experience Course” allows you to have fun making pottery that incorporates the memories of the sea you experienced on Ishigaki Island in to your works.

Anyone, including small-children can easily enjoy without bringing anything.

Activity: Nature activity in Yanbaru

Yanbaru is the name of the northern area of Okinawa’s main island and means “densely forested mountains.” Much of this biodiverse region is protected within Yambaru National Park, which occupied an area of around 174 square kilometers and has several natural habitats like the mangrove forest. It is also the home of various animal species and plants that can only be found there.

The area offers various nature activities like trekking or kayak tours in the Fabulous Mangrove forest.

Information shared with the courtesy of Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau

Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCVB) is a general incorporated foundation that was initiated in April, 1996. It is the only “unified public and private sector” promotional body in Okinawa that integrates tourism and convention needs while aiming at rebuilding a strong and efficient system to promote tourism in Okinawa. In order to fulfill the varying travel preferences of the Japanese people and to respond to the fierce market competition with the leading tourist destinations in Japan and abroad, since its inception, OCVB has been contributing to further revitalizing new tourist and resort industries by deploying businesses to attract and advertise Okinawa in Japan and abroad, promoting to streamline the system to welcome visitors, educating human resources for resort related industries, and by hosting various events.

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Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau Webpage:

https://www.ocvb.or.jp/foreign/en

Okinawa MICE Navi Webpage :

https://mice.okinawastory.jp/en/

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