Hop on a water lily pad (Ocean Expo Park)

Experience a unique ride on a Santa Cruz water lily pad, which is native to South America.

Date: Every Sat and Sun between Saturday, July 19 - Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014
Time: 13:30-17:00
Place: Tropical Dream Center, Ocean Expo Park (Motobu Town)
Admission (to Tropical Dream Center): 690 yen for adults, 350 yen for junior high and elementary school students, free for children under 6

*A special discount is offered to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium ticket holders. (Discounted price: 340 yen for adults, 170 yen for junior high and elementary school students)

Note: Depending on the state of growth of the plants, artificial leaves may be used as an alternative.

Tropical fruit exhibition (Ocean Expo Park)

Under the theme "Learn and taste," the exhibition features a variety of informative displays explaining how tropical fruits are produced and processed in Okinawa.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 9 - Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014
Time: 8:30-19:00 (Last entry 18:30)
Place: Tropical Dream Center, Ocean Expo Park (Motobu Town)
Admission (to Tropical Dream Center): 690 yen for adults, 350 yen for junior high and elementary school students, free for children under 6

*A special discount is offered to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium ticket holders. (Discounted price: 340 yen for adults, 170 yen for junior high and elementary school students)

Related events

<Free fruit tasting>
Date: Every Fri, Sat and Sun during the exhibition period
Time: Starts 13:30 *Limited to the first 100 people.

<Free young plant giveaway>
Date: Every Sat and Sun during the exhibition period
Time: Starts 13:30 *Limited to the first 50 people.

Canoe ride (Ocean Expo Park)

This is a fun opportunity to observe the marine life inside the tide pools while enjoying paddling a canoe. With the assistance of our experienced staff, everyone can enjoy the canoe experience.

Date: Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 16, 17, 23 and 24, 2014
Time: 1st session 10:00-12:00; 2nd session 13:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
Place: Emerald Beach, Ocean Expo Park (Motobu Town)
Admission: Free

Oceanian & Okinawan dance show (Ocean Expo Park)

Enjoy traditional dance and music performances from Okinawa and the Pacific Ocean region!

Date: Every Sat and Sun between Saturday, Aug. 9 - Aug. 31, 2014
Time: 1st session 11:30-12:00; 2nd session 14:00-14:30
Place: Oceanic Culture Museum (2F), Ocean Expo Park (Motobu Town)
Admission (to Oceanic Culture Museum): 170 yen for adults, 50 yen for junior high and elementary school students, free for children under 6.

Program:

Aug. 9 (Sat) - Tahitian dance

Aug. 10 (Sun) and 30 (Sat) - Hawaiian music

Aug. 16 (Sat) and 31 (Sun) - Thai dance

Aug. 17 (Sun) - Hawaiian hula

Aug. 23 (Sat) - Ryukyuan dance

Aug. 24 (Sun) - Polynesian dance

Mid-summer starry sky labyrinth (Ocean Expo Park)

This is a cardboard labyrinth the design of which is inspired by the "mid-summer starry sky." Can you find your way out?

Date: Saturday, July 26 - Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014 (every day)
Time: 10:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
Place: Oceanic Culture Museum (1F), Ocean Expo Park (Motobu Town)
Admission: Free