Okinawa’s Southern Island Star Festival to Celebrate the Constellations This August

The annual Southern Island Star Festival will return to Okinawa’s Ishigaki Island this summer, welcoming visitors to enjoy a week-long nocturnal celebration of the constellations from the 23rd to the 31st of August 2025.

During the festivities, celestial-themed events can be enjoyed across the island, including guest lectures from some of Japan’s leading astrologers, observatory tours and stargazing parties.