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Okinawa

With an annual mean temperature of 23°C (73.4F) and the only subtropical marine zone in Japan, Okinawa is comfortable from autumn to spring, making it an ideal host for MICE. Okinawa is accessible from major cities of Japan and Asia within 4 hours by flight, which makes it an attractive destination. The Okinawa Convention Center and the Bankoku Shinryokan Okinawa Resort headline the abundance of facilities with experience hosting a wide variety of MICE, from urban to resort-style.

Access

Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)→Naha Airport：Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. by plane
Itami Airport→Naha Airport：Approx. 2 hr. by plane

Contact

Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau

〒901-0152, Japan, 2F Okinawa Industrial Support Center, 1831-1 Oroku, Naha, Okinawa
See the map
+81-98-859-6123
+81-98-859-6222
http://mice.okinawastory.jp/en/
mice@ocvb.or.jp

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Okinawa offers marine activities and various hands-on experiences for guests to enjoy. These experiences deliver fun as well as value that can only be found in Okinawa.

Sango coral seedling experience
Take in the beautiful views of the seas of Okinawa while learning about the ecosystems and present state of sango coral and how to better protect it.
Sango coral-dyeing experience
Have an original Okinawa sango-dyeing experience by dyeing T-shirts, wrapping cloths, tote bags and other linens with fossilized coral imprints.

Sustainability

Advantages and Characteristics

Beautiful nature and diverse biological communities
Ryukyu culture passed down through many generations

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Support Programs for Convention

Support for bidding process
Category	Type of Support	Availability	Languages
Site inspection	Arranging an inspection trip for site selection	✓	English
Support for hosting/preparation
Category	Type of Support	Availability	Languages
PR	Support for encouraging participation in the event
PR	Supporting other PR activities	✓	English
Conference and event preparation	Providing information on PCOs, travel agencies and event management companies	✓	English
	Providing information on reception venues (including unique venues)	✓	English
	Providing information on related programs (local attractions, traditional performing arts, post-convention programs, sightseeing and hands-on experiences with Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants)	✓	English
	Providing tourism information	✓	English
	Requesting nominal support	✓	English
	Coordinating with relevant organizations	✓	English
Conference and event operation	Arranging reception venues (including unique venues)
	Arranging volunteers
	Setting up an information desk
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	✓	English
	Arranging shuttle buses
	Providing convention bags	✓	English
Hospitality	Welcome posters and digital signage
	Welcome message by the head of the local government
	Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities
	Providing discounts on public transportation
	Dispatching tourism ambassadors	✓	English
Related programs	Making arrangements for attractions and traditional performing arts	✓	English
	Making arrangements for post-convention programs
	Making arrangements for sightseeing and hands-on experiences of Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants
	Arranging tour interpreters and guides

Support Programs for Incentive Travel

Support for Promoting Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Site inspection support (provision of accommodation, food, tourist activities)	✓
Creation of draft proposals, providing information	✓
Support During Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Accommodation	✓
Airport transfer services	✓
Welcome banners	✓
Chartered transport (e.g. coaches)	✓
Prepaid cards for public transport	✓
Venues (MICE facilities, unique venues)	✓
Event management services	✓
Recruiting volunteers to assist at events	-
Excursions, technical visits etc.	✓
Attractions, entertainment etc.	✓
Experience programs	✓
Local cuisine, traditional cuisine	✓
Greeting at airport or station	-
Greeting or welcome letter from local government head	✓
Travel brochures	-
Discount coupons	-
Giveaways	✓