Year-round Events in the 41 Municipalities of Okinawa, Japan and around the World

Year-round Events in the 41 Municipalities of Okinawa, Japan and around the World

The Okinawa International Movie Festival is an event that entertains Okinawa throughout the year, and not just during the festival.
Joining with locals in a variety of events including movies, comedy, music and sports, the charms of every corner of Okinawa will be presented via media throughout Japan and overseas, building momentum towards the festival opening in April.

Events throughout Okinawa Prefecture

Various film screenings and live events are held with the cooperation of the 41 Okinawan municipalities, Okinawa Prefecture, the Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau, and so on.

41 Municipalities! Big Tour through all the Islands

A “50 Days to the Festival” Ceremony will be held on February 28 at the Naha Tenbusu Square. This will also mark the beginning of the “41 Municipalities! Big Tour through all the Islands”, traveling through all of Okinawa’s 41 municipalities.
This will involve various content, such as comedy, rakugo, music, dance, sports, and workshops. We will bring smiles and entertainment to every town. All the islands can enjoy the countdown to the movie festival.
  • 50 Days to the Festival Ceremony Held February 28, 2018 at the Naha Tenbusu Square

    50 Days to the Festival Ceremony Held February 28, 2018 at the Naha Tenbusu Square

  • Held March 3, 2018 at the Yaese Public Hall

    Held March 3, 2018 at the Yaese Public Hall

This year’s events

  • Laugh&Peace Tour From August 2017 - Today

    Laugh&Peace Tour From August 2017 - Today

  • Local Film Screenings in Various Prefectures From December 2017

    Local Film Screenings in Various Prefectures From December 2017

  • Acoustic Event Senaga Island Umikaji Terrace December 23, 2017

    Acoustic Event Senaga Island Umikaji Terrace December 23, 2017

  • Yanbaru Art Festival December 8 – January 21, 2018

    Yanbaru Art Festival December 8 – January 21, 2018

  • Okinawa Shinkigeki Tour January 14 and 21, 2018

    Okinawa Shinkigeki Tour January 14 and 21, 2018

Feature Events throughout Japan and Overseas

Various events are held throughout Japan and overseas to help spread the word about the OIMF, and to promote the charms of Okinawa through film and comedy.

Examples of events held or scheduled this past year

  • Kanagawa: Haisai Festa May 2017

    Kanagawa: Haisai Festa May 2017

  • Tokyo: Shinjuku Acer Festival July 2017

    Tokyo: Shinjuku Acer Festival July 2017

  • Fukuoka: Hakata Dakedo Okinawa Festival August 2017

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    Fukuoka: Hakata Dakedo Okinawa Festival August 2017

  • Tokyo: Tourism Expo Japan September 2017

    Tokyo: Tourism Expo Japan September 2017

  • Taiwan: Orion Beer Fest September 2017

    Taiwan: Orion Beer Fest September 2017

  • Kanagawa: Tsurumi Uchina Festival November 2017

    Kanagawa: Tsurumi Uchina Festival November 2017

  • Thailand: Phukethon 2017 December 2017

    Thailand: Phukethon 2017 December 2017

  • Thailand: JAPAN EXPO January 2018

    Thailand: JAPAN EXPO January 2018

  • Germany: Berlin International Film Festival February 2018

    Germany: Berlin International Film Festival February 2018

  • Hong Kong: Hong Kong FILMART March 2018

    Hong Kong: Hong Kong FILMART March 2018