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2025 Okinawa Traditional Eisa Festival & Performance Information

Eisa is a traditional dance held during the lunar Bon Festival. Every year in Okinawa, local youths parade through the village dancing Eisa to pray for the health, safety, and prosperity of their families and to make offerings to the spirits of their ancestors. There are various forms of Eisa depending on the region, and they can be enjoyed at local area festivals. This year, we are happy to see activities begin on all islands after having been suspended due to Corona. We hope that the information on  this page will be useful for you to enjoy the activities of different Youth Associations.

In 2025, Obon in Okinawa is scheduled for September 4 ~ 6.
Updated 2025/10/15
Event Information for Youth Associations

October 17
Hiiya Festival
Time: 19:50 ~ 20:20
Venue: Yafuso Boulevard
Performing Groups:
Yafuso Youth Association
Nakama Youth Association
Shibaru Youth Association
Miyagi Youth Association

October 26
Okinawa Shinnen Eisa Festival
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Ginowan Marina (North Side)
Performing Groups:
8 Youth Association Groups

November 2
Churasato Festival
Time: TBD
Venue: Okinawa City Farmers Training Center
Performing Groups:
4+ Youth Association Groups

November 2
Momoyama Eisa Festival
Time: To Be Announced
Venue: To Be Announced
Performing Groups to be announced
The Momoyama Eisa Festival is a handcrafted festival in the Nanmo Nuclear Power Plant, aiming to revitalize the community and promote intergenerational exchange. Please support them in order to keep this festival going.
Momoyama Eisa Festival Crowdfunding Page → https://camp-fire.jp/projects/856192/view

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All Island Eisa Festival

PM 70th All Island Eisa Festival

The largest Eisa Festival in Okinawa
Every year, Michijune is held on the first day, and the festival is held at Koza Sports Park Athletics Stadium on the second and third days.

Dates
September 12 - 14 (Friday -  Sunday)

On the 12th Michijune
Time: 19:00
Venue: Around Goya Intersection
Fixed Performing Venues
Venue A, Part 1, 19:00-19:30
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade Eisa Team
Yoshimoto Daifu Taiko

Venue A, Part 2, 19:30-21:30
5 performing Youth Associations

Venue B (Gate Side), Part 1, 19:00-19:30
Okinawa City Ikehara Children's Association
Ryukyu Kazeguruma

Venue B (Gate Side), Part 2, 19:30-21:30
5 performing Youth Associations

On the 13th
Time: 13:00
Venue: Koza Athletic Stadium
13 performing groups

On the 14th
Time: 14:30
Venue: Koza Athletic Stadium
14 performing groups

Access
https://www.zentoeisa.com/access.html



 

矢印アイコン

Eisa Dondon Main feature with Japanese subtitles (80min)
The executive committee produced the special video Eisa Dondon to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival in order to convey the charm of this event.
This is a human drama that depicts the growth of a youth group aiming to participate in the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival and their family ties. It conveys the history and charm of the festival and also depicts the essence of what Eisa is.
Onna Village Youth Association

Onna Village Youth Association

Okinawa City Youth Association

Okinawa City Youth Association

Uruma City Youth Association

Uruma City Youth Association