Local events

Football | 2026 dates announced

FC Ryukyu home games

Watch J.League football in Okinawa. Selected 2026 home games are listed below. All times are Japan time.

• 3 Oct (Sat) 17:00 / vs Zweigen Kanazawa
• 17 Oct (Sat) 18:00 / vs Tochigi SC
• 31 Oct (Sat) 16:00 / vs Gainare Tottori
• 3 Nov (Tue, holiday) 16:00 / vs FC Gifu
• 15 Nov (Sun) 16:00 / vs Kochi United SC
• 25 Nov (Wed) 12:00 / vs Roasso Kumamoto
• 29 Nov (Sun) 15:00 / vs Renofa Yamaguchi FC
• 12 Dec (Sat) 15:00 / vs Nara Club

Some 2027 matches still have provisional dates or unconfirmed kickoff times. Check the club website for the full schedule and tickets.

Venue: Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park Track & Field Stadium, Okinawa City

From HI OKINAWA: approx. 29.8 km / 37 min by car (tolls apply)

Fireworks | 4 Oct 2026 (Sun), 20:00, approx. 20 minutes

12th Onna Village Churaumi Fireworks Festival

Seaside fireworks in Onna. The Unna Festival runs on 3–4 October; fireworks are scheduled for the 4th.

Venue: Onna Village Community Plaza, 419-4 Onna

From HI OKINAWA: approx. 12.1 km / 17 min by car

Baseball | Kin announced as first-team camp location

Rakuten Eagles 2027 spring training camp

Rakuten Eagles have announced Kin as their 2027 first-team spring camp location. Dates, visitor arrangements, practice matches and preseason games await further club announcements.

This page does not currently confirm any games or opponents.

Reference venue: Kin Town Baseball Stadium (previous year’s venue)

From HI OKINAWA: approx. 2.7 km / 6 min by car

Dates announced

17–18 October 2026 (Sat–Sun)

47th Kin Town Festival

Kin’s signature autumn festival with stage performances and community events. Check this year’s programme.

Reference venue: Kin District Park, near the Central Community Hall

From HI OKINAWA: approx. 2.2 km / 5 min by car

Dates announced

22 November 2026 (Sun)

Okinawa KIN Triathlon 2026

A sporting event set around the sea, dam and town. Plan a stay to participate or cheer on the athletes.

Reference venue: KIN Sunrise Beach Park (meeting point)

From HI OKINAWA: approx. 3.2 km / 6 min by car

2027 dates not yet announced

Around June 2027 (usual season)

KIN Sunrise Beach Haarii Boat Race

Teams race Okinawan sabani fishing boats in a lively display of coordinated rowing.

Reference venue: KIN Sunrise Beach Park

From HI OKINAWA: approx. 3.2 km / 6 min by car

2027 dates not yet announced

Around July 2027 (usual season)

Kin Town Youth Eisa Festival

A summer festival featuring youth groups dancing to drums and sanshin. Discover Okinawan traditions.

Reference venue: Kin District Park (Kin Taa-mu Land)

From HI OKINAWA: approx. 2.2 km / 5 min by car

2027 dates not yet announced

Around July 2027 (usual season)

Kin Dam Festival

A family-friendly event with visits and hands-on activities to explore the dam and nature.

Reference venue: Kin Dam

From HI OKINAWA: approx. 1.5 km / 3 min by car

2027 dates not yet announced

Around September 2027 (usual season)

Kin Town Rice Field Festa

Enjoy rice-field play and nature activities in Kin’s rural scenery. Bring a change of clothes.

Reference venue: Nature Mirai-kan

From HI OKINAWA: approx. 1.4 km / 4 min by car