Onna x OIST Children's School of Science Open Class 2026

Mountain Day 山の日

National holiday

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.

Crafted Traditions: Artistic Forms from Onna Village (2026)

Building on the success and positive reception of last year's Crafted Traditions exhibition, this renewed showcase continues a growing collaboration between the Onshu Craft Association and OIST. Featuring works by Tokuzan Seragaki, Akira Tamada, Hideyoshi Matsuda, Emiko Yoshida, Shigeo Abe, and the Teruya Studio, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage that make Onna Village unique.

Marine Day Kids Lecture "Clownfish and Sea Anemones: a Strange Friendship Under the Sea

kids lecture

Marine Day　海の日

National holiday

OIST Kids Lecture "From Okinawa To Space -Girls Be Ambitious!-"

Okinawa to Space

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.

Science Communication 101

An introduction to Science Communication for OIST faculty, researchers and students, hosted by the Science Communication Section. 

Scientist Career Talk Series No.2: How I Became a Scientist - A Journey into the Mysteries of the Brain -

As the second installment of the “Career Talk Series by Scientists,” we are pleased to present a career talk by Aleksandra Gavrilova, a PhD student at OIST from Russia.