Eisa
Eisa, Okinawa's traditional performing art.
Okinawa City declared itself the "City of Eisa" on June 13, 2007, and has been working to revitalize the community through the succession and development of eisa culture, and the sound upbringing of the community's youth.
The Okinawa Zento Eisa Matsuri (formerly the Zento eisa competition), which began in 1956, is the largest event in Okinawa Prefecture and is held annually in Okinawa City on the weekend following the Lunar Bon Festival.
Eisa Night is another popular event, where three to six youth groups gather every weekend and perform at various locations in Okinawa City to set the mood for the all-island eisa festival.
The "Agarinazato Eisa Festival(7/16/2023)," "Fuzan Festival(7/23/2023)," "Koza Eisa Festival," and "Okinawa Zoo and Museum Eisa Summer Festival (8/5,8/6/2023) are other eisa events that can be enjoyed in Okinawa City.
Eisa Museum, located on the first floor of Koza Music Town at Goya Crossroads in the center of Okinawa City, is a facility where visitors can have fun experiencing eisa and learn about eisa history and culture. The store sells eisa-related goods and attracts many school excursions and tourists every year.
Eisa characters Eibo and Sa-chan, who promote Okinawa City, the city of Eisa, are also taking an active part in the festival.
Click here for information on eisa events in Okinawa City
Events
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category: Eisa【 期間:2025.09.12〜2025.09.12 】[9/12] Eisa Parade (Michi-junee): Day 1 of the 70th Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival 2025 @ Around Goya Intersection, Okinawa City
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category: Eisa【 期間:2025.09.13〜2025.09.14 】[9/13-9/14] 70th Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival 2025 (Day 2 and 3) @ Okinawa City Koza Sports Park Stadium
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category: Eisa【 期間:2025.07.27〜2025.07.27 】[7/27] The 23nd Fuzansai 2025 Eisa Festival @ Okinawa City Yamauchi Junior High School Grounds
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category: Eisa【 期間:2025.07.06〜2025.07.06 】[7/6] Eisa Night 2025 @ Southeast Botanical Gardens
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category: Eisa【 期間:2025.06.15〜2025.06.15 】[6/15] Eisa Night 2025 @ Okinawa Suntory Arena
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category: Eisa【 期間:2025.05.18〜2025.05.18 】[5/18] Eisa Performance: Goya Youth Association, Minamitobaru Youth Association @ Eisa Museum
関連記事
- [11/10]Regular Eisa Performance by Okinawa City Yamazato Youth Association @ Eisa Museum
- [10/20] Eisa Regular Performance 2024 “Itoman City Ozato Youth Association” @ Eisa Museum
- [10/13]Okinawa Zero Carbon Festival 2024 @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum
- [9/28] Koza Music Town Shopping Association 17th Anniversary Festival (2024)
- [8/24-8/25]69th Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival 2024 (Middle & Final Day) @ Koza Sports Park Athletic Field, Okinawa City
- [8/23] The 69th Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival 2024 (First day: Michijunee Eisa Parade) at Goya Crossroads, Okinawa City
- [8/3-8/4]Okinawa Zoo Eisa Summer Festival 2024
- [7/19-9/29]Zento Eisa Fesitval 1974 Photo Exhibition @ Eisa Museum
- [7/21] The 5th Yamamomo Fireworks Festival 2024 in Fuzansai @ Yamauchi Junior High School Sports Ground
- [6/9] Regular Eisa Performance “Okinawa City Miyazato Youth Association Wakawashi Kai” @ Eisa Museum