Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival is held at Emerald Beach in the northern area. The highlight is the fireworks that adorn the Okinawan night sky! You’ll be delighted by the spectacle for sure.
The festival also has kids’ events; every year, their program entertains the public with a wide variety of events.
Emerald Beach is a part of Ocean Expo Park, which also has Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Okichan Theater, where dolphin shows are held, so you can check these out while you wait for the fireworks to start.

Seaport Chatan Carnival is held at and around Sunset Beach, Chatan Park in central Okinawa.
The event highlight is the underwater fireworks! Instead of bursting in the sky, they burst on water surface. You will be enthralled by the light reflected on the ocean—it’s really that beautiful.
The wide variety of performances on stage will never tire you. Mihama American Village is located near the venue, so spend some time shopping prior to heading to the event!

Nago Summer Festival is held in Nago, the largest city in the northern area. You’ll be blown away by the fireworks that launch right in front of your eyes—it’ll certainly be a memorable part of your trip!
There’s more to this amazing festival. Orion Beer is a local beer brewery Okinawans take pride in, and its factory is located near the venue (Nago Fishing Port). At the festival, you’ll be able to enjoy freshly made Orion beer delivered directly from the factory. You can enjoy the festival however you want—try out all sorts of foods at the stalls, or enjoy the stage performances with tasty Orion beer in hand. If you have a plan to visit the northern area, definitely check out this festival!