Okinawa International Cooperation and Exchange Festival 2026
Japanese name:おきなわ国際協力・交流フェスティバル2026
📅 Sun, Nov 15, 2026
About this event
The Okinawa International Cooperation and Exchange Festival 2026, held at JICA Okinawa in Urasoe City on Sunday, November 15, 2026, is an annual event where international cooperation and exchange organizations and NGOs in Okinawa Prefecture gather to introduce their activities, set up exhibitions, and sell goods. This year marks the 31st edition. On the day, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of programs, including a traditional costume fashion show, world songs and dances, karate demonstrations, booth exhibitions by international cooperation groups, workshops, an international food buffet at the OIC dining hall, and food trucks. Highlights include booths where visitors can interact with JICA international trainees from around the world and a raffle for world folk crafts accessible by completing a venue questionnaire. The main stage will feature traditional costume fashion shows, world songs and dances, karate demonstrations, and dance performances, while the courtyard stage will offer live Arab drum performances, belly dancing, flamenco, and hula shows. As there is no parking at the venue, using public transportation is recommended.
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JICA Okinawa
1143-1 Maeda, Urasoe, Okinawa 901-2102
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