Events
Okinawa Memorial Day Public Talk 2026
Learn About Okinawa's History: Irei No Hi (Battle of Okinawa) (Language: Japanese with simultaneous English translation) June 23 is Okinawa Memorial Day. To mark the occasion, a special lecture on Okinawa's history and war will be held on June 17 (Wed) 14:00-16:00 in the OIST Auditorium.
This is a valuable opportunity to learn about the history of the land and people of Onna Village.
We will welcome Takahiro Seto,from the Onna Village Museum, who will provide context on the Battle of Okinawa, combat zones in Onna Village, and how these events impacted local residents. In addition, Terunobu Yamauchi, who was born and raised in Onna Village, will join Mr. Seto in a dialogue to share his personal experiences of life in Nakadomari during that time.
OIST Kids Lecture "From Okinawa To Space -Girls Be Ambitious!-"
Okinawa to Space
Marine Day Kids Lecture "Clownfish and Sea Anemones: a Strange Friendship Under the Sea
kids lecture
Hands-on Science Workshop - Let's Discover Rocks and Minerals in Okinawa! -
This workshop offers hands-on microscope activities with OIST geologist Mirona Chirienco, exploring the rocks and minerals found in Okinawa.






