This Week on Oki: March 8-15

Posted by Melissa | Past Events, Sightseeing | 0 |

Cherry blossom season may be over, but there are still plenty of flower festivals on Okinawa to enjoy. Don’t miss the azaleas in bloom in Higashi Village. The Higashi Azalea Festival runs Mar 1-23 from 9 am to 6 pm at Higashi Azalea Park. Entrance is ¥300, but be sure to bring extra for food and other expenses.

Speaking of flowers, don’t miss the Nago Chrysantemum Doll Exhibition. It’s happening at Neo Park, adjacent to the Churaumi Aquarium, through March 31, from 9:30 am to 5 pm. The entrance fee is ¥730.

What are your planning to do on Okinawa this week?

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Melissa

Melissa has published articles on Okinawa businesses, travel, and culture in Total Okinawa Magazine, Stars and Stripes Okinawa, and on the blog Okinawa Hai. She was an editor and graphic designer for the Marine Corps Installations Pacific Public Affairs Department, before moving back to the U.S. in 2015. She also created the blog Little Okinawa, and is currently working on writing and illustrating a children’s book about Okinawa. Melissa enjoys anything creative, including drawing, graphic design, writing, and knitting. Contact her at [email protected] if you’re interested in working with her for editing or graphic design services.