A fun-filled week is upon Okinawa as the fourth annual Okinawa International Movie Festival descends on the prefecture's main island. Like last year, the festival's concept is centered around "Laugh & Peace," in celebration of the sense of courage and joy for life that comedy and film can instill. The festival runs 24-31 March — but Okinawa is a relaxing destination in its own right, so if you're visiting, why not take a look around?
While the festival's main venue is the Okinawa Convention Center in the city of Ginowan, other venues are located in nearby Naha and Chatan. So when you finally burn out from watching movies, take the opportunity to venture out from the theater and see what Okinawa has to offer.
In Ginowan, you have access to a beautiful beach located behind the convention center that has picnic tables and chairs as well as rental barbecues (reservations required; visit www.tropicalbeach.jp for more info) for a great day out in the sun.