Family
At the national census held in 2005, Okinawa City was recognized as the nation's No. 1 in terms of the ratio of population group under age 15. The city declared itself as City of Children in 2008 in its bid to realize a child-friendly community and has since been initiating a three-way approach towards the goal; networking, human resource development, and location creation.
The initiative's hub, Okinawa Zoo & Museum (Okinawa Kodomo-no-kuni), features Wonder Museum and Children's Center, where workshops and interactive exhibitions take place. Through popular Satur-ZOO Night (night zoo) and various other events, the park entertains both children and adults throughout the year. The nation's only subtropical botanical garden, Southeast Botanical Gardens, is popular among family visitors.
Events
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category: Children's Culture【 期間:2025.07.19〜2025.09.28 】[7/19–9/28 Limited] World Insect Exhibition – A Kid Favorite! @ Southeast Botanical Gardens
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category: Children's Culture【 期間:2025.07.25〜2025.08.29 】[7/25-8/29] Okinawa Zoo & Museum Night (Casual) Walk @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum
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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: Children's Culture【 期間:2025.07.26〜2025.07.27 】[7/26–7/27] Stag Beetle Insect Cage Workshop @ Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park
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category: Children's Culture【 期間:2025.07.26〜2025.07.26 】[7/26] Animal Night Market @ Okinawa Zoo
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category: Sports【 期間:2025.07.18〜2025.07.18 】[7/18] Stadium Night Yoga 2025 with Crystal Bowl Healing @ Koza Shinkin Stadium
関連記事
- [7/15] Sasamochi-Making Experience @ Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park
- [6/14] Special Workshop: "World Giraffe Day" @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum
- [6/22] Chaan Rooster Crowing Contest @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum
- [5/17] Animal Plaza Special Workshop "Baby Animals" @ Okinawa Zoo and Museum
- [5/24] Ryukyu Wildlife Workshop “The Okinawa Rail and the Zoo” @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum
- [5/18] World Sun Bear Day Special Event @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum
- [5/18] Zoo Tour with a Veterinarian @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum
- [5/3-5/6]Okinawa Zoo & Museum Festival 2025【Golden Week Event】
- [3/1-5/6] Okinawa Bougainvillea Fair 2024 @ Southeast Botanical Gardens
- [1/2-2/2] Zodiac Sign Exhibition: The Story of the Snake 2025 @ Wonder Museum (Okinawa Zoo)