# Okinawa tourism promotion efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/okinawa-tourism-promotion-efforts
> Updated: 2026-09-19T02:16:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Okinawa Churashima Foundation has announced its participation in Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 24 to 27, 2026. The foundation intends to promote Okinawa’s cultural heritage and natural beauty through exhibits featuring Shuri Castle Park, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, the Tropical Dream Center, and the Marine Culture Museum.

Programming for the expo includes dolphin lectures, live broadcasts from the Churaumi Aquarium’s ‘Kuroshio Sea’ tank, and photo opportunities with figures representing the King and Queen of Shuri Castle Park. The event is structured into business matching sessions for industry professionals on September 24 and 25, followed by public viewing days on September 26 and 27. The foundation aims to use the platform to facilitate information exchange and promote regional revitalization.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Okinawa Churashima Foundation to exhibit at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026

The Okinawa Churashima Foundation will exhibit at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, showcasing Okinawa’s culture and nature through exhibits from Shuri Castle Park and Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/okinawa-churashima-foundation-to-exhibit-at-tourism-expo-japan-2026

### 2026-08-31: Okinawa Prince Hotel to host creative workshops in September 2026

Okinawa Prince Hotel Ocean View Ginowan will host Churaumi Dome and music box making workshops from September 18–28, 2026, offering guests a way to create personalized souvenirs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/okinawa-prince-hotel-to-host-creative-workshops-in-september-2026

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