Okinawa festival
that can be joined
from anywhere
in the world
with a smartphone!

About OKIVFES

OKINAWA JAPAN VIRTUAL FES (abbreviated as "OKIVFES") is a virtual event where you can experience Okinawa in the Metaverse.
Contents like Okinawa's traditional arts & crafts, sightseeing tours, shopping, live sanshin performances, live performances by famous artists, etc. are available.
Enjoy the 11 days to the fullest with your family, friends, and new friends you can meet from around the world!
*This event will be held at the same time as the "Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival (Virtual Version)".

I want to relax in Okinawa!

Shurijo castle projection mapping

Projection mapping of the actual Shurijo Castle has been reproduced in Virtual Okinawa! Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the projections around the Shurijo Castle area.

Bringing you island time! Cycling Tour
(Taketomi Island)

Explore the natural beauty of Taketomi Island on a cycling tour.
At OKIVFES, we will be livestreaming the tour from a biker's perspective.
Enjoy the breeze and townscape of Okinawa.

Okinawa Diving Tour
(Okinawa main island)

Cape Maeda in Onna Village in Central Okinawa is a popular diving spot.
We will be bringing you scenes underwater from a diver's perspective, table corals in the clear waters, and fish feeding!
Keep an eye out for the colorful tropical fishes swimming around gracefully as well.

Mangrove kayaking
(Ishigaki island)

Watch the kayaking video of the mangrove colony in Ishigaki Island! Mangroves grow only in a special environment where sea water and fresh water mix, called brackish water area. This unique ecosystem is worth checking out.

I want to have fun with my friends in Okinawa!

Shurijo Castle sky walk

OKIVFES first public content! Walk around the skywalk above Shurijo Castle and enjoy the sight that you cannot see normally. You can find trivia about Shurijo Castle, exclusive to the skywalk.

Japanese Shikkui plaster Shisa making

At OKIVFES, you can make your own plaster Shisa by assembling the various plaster Shisa parts together. Take a commemorative photo and bring your memories home with you.

Drive by the seaside in a Goya (bitter melon) cart.

Ride a go-cart along the beautiful seashore of Okinawa! Up to 5 may ride at the same time. You can compete with your friends for the fastest time, or just enjoy the scenery. Let's race!

Nema Ui Virtual Concert

Virtual YouTuber Nema Ui, the OKIVFES PR Ambassador, will be performing in a live concert. She will be singing Okinawa's unique music to the latest single "Gurukun no Uta". Enjoy the energetic stage performance.

I want to experience the charms of Okinawa!

Okinawan radio exercise

It is similar to the normal Japanese radio excerise, but with a twist. Many people have become captivated by this unique moves, and join in on the excercise every morning. Why don't you start your day with Uchinaguchi radio excercise, a popular Virtual Okinawa content?

Karate class event

Okinawa is the birthplace of karate. The predecessors of Okinawan karate left behind many famous words such as "No first move in karate," and "Don't let others hit you and don't hit others, then you will have nothing to worry about." Experience the essence of a martial art that values peace and civility.© OCVB

Virtual Okinawa guide tour event

Enjoy Virtual Okinawa with a tour guide! Join us for a unique, virtual experience and learn about a new aspect of Okinawa.

Virtual Okinawa Sanshin live concert

Bringing you a special Sanshin live concert in Virtual Okinawa!
Enjoy the sound of sanshin in front of the virtually recreated Shurijo Castle Seiden.

How to play

Recommended course

01

Shurijo Castle Seiden main hall tour

Shurijo Castle is one of the most popular areas in Virtual Okinawa, and during OKIVFES, visitors can enter the main hall* and walk above the main hall. Trivia about Shurijo Castle is hidden in the sky above, so please look out for them.*The inside of the main hall of Shurijo Castle is only available in the browser version.

02

Freshly caught!
Okinawa popular spots tour

We have prepared many videos of the most popular tourist spots in Okinawa, including exclusive 360° videos filmed exclusively for OKIVFES and live streaming to show you the "now" of Okinawa. Check the timetable to find out when the spots you want to see will be streamed!

03

Concurrent Events! Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival Events

Come and join us for a live viewing of the World Uchinanchu Festival, held once every five years in Okinawa. Experience the bonds of Uchinanchu(Okinawans) while enjoying the event, aiming to establish and develop a worldwide network of Uchinanchu.

Recommended course

01

Shurijo Castle
Seiden main hall tour

Shurijo Castle is one of the most popular areas in Virtual Okinawa, and during OKIVFES, visitors can enter the main hall* and walk above the main hall. Trivia about Shurijo Castle is hidden in the sky above, so please look out for them.*The inside of the main hall of Shurijo Castle is only available in the browser version.

02

Freshly caught!
Okinawa popular spots tour

We have prepared many videos of the most popular tourist spots in Okinawa, including exclusive 360° videos filmed exclusively for OKIVFES and live streaming to show you the "now" of Okinawa. Check the timetable to find out when the spots you want to see will be streamed!

03

Concurrent Events!
Worldwide Uchinanchu
Festival Events

Come and join us for a live viewing of the Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival, held once every five years in Okinawa. Experience the bonds of Uchinanchu(Okinawans) while enjoying the event, aiming to establish and develop a worldwide network of Uchinanchu.

News

  • 2022.10.03A special website for OKIVFES has been released!

Timetable

  • 10/28~10/31
  • 11/1~11/4
  • 11/5~11/7
  • …Virtual Okinawa Events
  • …World Uchinanchu Festival Events

FAQ

  • Do I need to pay an admission fee?

    No admission fee is required. Enjoy the event free of charge.

  • May I film and distribute online?

    At OKINAWA JAPAN VIRTUAL FES, you are free to film, distribute and upload to social media.
    Please use the hashtag #OKIVFES.

  • What can I use to participate in OKIVFES?

    You can join OKIVFES via VR/PC/Smartphone.
    Some content will be streamed live on YouTube.

  • Does it support Meta Quest?

    The Quest version of VRChat is not supported.

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