Okinawa Memorial Day Lecture 2025

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 (Tue) 15:00-17:00 in the OIST Auditorium. 

Okinawa Memorial Day Exhibition

This special exhibition to commemorate Okinawa Memorial Day presents a selection of wartime photographs from the Onna Village Museum Collection.

Polar Blues, Island Hues: Contrasting Colors of Okinawa and Antarctica

This photographic exhibition presents stunning images of Antarctica and Okinawa, offering a visual journey through their contrasting landscapes. Through these images, we are invited to reflect on how global warming is altering these fragile environments.

Sounds of Ryukyu 2025

Admission free. Registration required.

Oto・Iro Installation

Immerse Yourself in the Sounds (Oto) and Colors (Iro) of Okinawa. An installation by the OIST Sonic Lab project, showcasing the intersection of sound, color, and well-being through the nature of Okinawa.
No reservation required | Free entry
 

CYCLE Exhibition 2024

CYCLE Exhibition 2024  Cycle Energy for Creation 

"BRIDGE Network Presents: HUMAN – MODEL – WORLD: A Collection of Scientific Images"

For the fifth anniversary of the BRIDGE Network, scientists across its institutes present a collection of outstanding images that allow us a glimpse into their laboratories and research subjects. This exhibition, in partnership between the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, the Institute of Science and Technology Austria, The Francis Crick Institute, and the Rockefeller University, is premiering in Japan at the United Nations University, Tokyo campus. This exhibition is held within the context of this year’s Science Summit at the United Nations General Assembly.

Sounds of the Ryukyus 2024

Admission free. Registration required.

CYCLE Exhibition

CYCLE Exhibition

“Hoshizuna: the floating star-sand” art installation

“Hoshizuna: the floating star-sand” art installation

From Saturday, March 25, through Saturday, April 1, OIST will house giant balloons in the shape of Hoshizuna, or Okinawa star sand.