Featured Events in Japan in 2025 (August Updated)

Atsuta Jingu is located in the lush Atsuta Forest in the southern part of Nagoya. Since ancient times, Atsuta Jingu has been affectionately called "Mr. Atsuta" by people. Every year, about 7 million tourists come to worship, making it very lively. As a "spiritual home", Atsuta Jingu not only attracts the citizens of Nagoya, but also attracts infinite admiration and faith from people all over the country. The Kusanagi sword, one of the three sacred treasures, is enshrined in the shrine. Since ancient times, it has been revered by the court and military commanders. It is the second most important shrine after Ise Jingu. The shrine was originally built in the Owari style, and was rebuilt in the Shinmei style in 1893 (Meiji 26). This is the most important and grand festival of Atsuta Jingu, and the emperor's envoys will attend. The shrine offers martial arts and performing arts that are not usually seen. In the evening, Jingu Park will light up the grass lanterns and launch about 1,000 fireworks. This is a festival that is loved by locals to herald the arrival of summer.

After sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in comedy and taking on the New Zealand Comedy Festival, I’ve realised there’s no place like home. And for me, home isn’t just a spot on the map—it’s talking absolute rubbish with a bunch of like-minded legends. So, I’m hitting the road again, bringing the chaos, the laughs, and the unfiltered fun straight to you. Expect a night packed with sharp banter, outrageous stories, dodgy games, and just the right amount of filth. Round up the crew, grab a drink, and get ready for a mid-year comedy blowout that’ll hopefully have you crying with laughter. See you in June! Information Source: Krystine Nation | eventbrite

Presence | Process | Possibility.This soulful workshop is for artists who seek to nurture their creative flow, dissolve resistance, and move with the natural currents of inspiration. Whether you are in a season of expansion, feeling creatively stuck, or caught in cycles of perfectionism, this space will guide you into deeper attunement with your body, nervous system, and artistic essence. A Flâneuse is more than a wanderer; she is an artist of presence, moving through the world with open curiosity, attuned to beauty, sensation, and the unseen rhythms of life. She creates not just with her hands, but with her way of being, allowing inspiration to find her in the quiet spaces between structure and surrender. Through shamanic meditation, bilateral drawing, and intuitive mark-making,we enter a space of embodied artistry, where thinking softens, energy moves, and creativity emerges effortlessly. A Journey of Creative Embodiment In the spirit of the Flâneuse, we embrace wandering as an art form. Allowing creativity to unfold naturally rather than forcing it into rigid structures. ✨ If you are overwhelmed by ideas and in rapid expansion, you will find grounding and integration. ✨ If you feel stuck or uninspired, you will reawaken movement and flow. ✨ If you are trapped in perfectionism or procrastination, you will experience liberation and trust. Step into the realm of limitless creation, where your body, mind, and spirit move in harmony with the great current of inspiration.The way you feel within shapes the world you create. When your inner world - your thoughts, emotions, energy, and creative flow - is in harmony, you open the door to meaningful connections, love, and fulfillment. The Flâneuse Experience Shamanic Meditation & Creative Visioning We begin by quieting the mind and tuning into deeper creative currents. This sacred meditation calls in ancestral wisdom, intuition, and artistic insight, allowing inspiration to arise organically. Bilateral Drawing & Nervous System Repatterning Engaging both hands in rhythmic, intuitive movement activates cross-hemispheric communication in the brain. This practice shifts us from stress into creative flow, dissolving mental blocks and fostering effortless self-expression. Intuitive Mark-Making & Expressive Flow Art becomes a language beyond words. Through spontaneous, embodied gestures, we bypass overthinking and allow subconscious imagery, symbols, and emotions to emerge freely. Unlocking creative depth and authenticity. Journaling & Integration Reflection transforms experience into awareness. What has emerged? What messages, insights, or breakthroughs are revealing themselves? This step bridges subconscious creation with conscious understanding, offering clarity for your artistic practice. Creativity as a Way of Being The Flâneuse moves through life as an artist - receptive, curious, unbound by rigid expectations. She trusts the ebb and flow of creativity, knowing that inspiration is not something to chase but something to meet, moment by moment. Creativity as AwakeningCreativity is not something we force; it is something we surrender to. It is a current we step into, a rhythm we align with, a language that speaks through us. When we quiet the mind and trust the process, creativity flows naturally, unfolding in ways we could never plan, yet always leading us exactly where we need to go. In this sacred space, creativity is not about outcome but about attunement, activation, and awakening. It is a space to trust in the unknown, surrender to the process, and witness the unfolding of your deepest creative truths. This is not just a practice, it is an artistic alchemy that rewires the nervous system, expands creative trust, and awakens new ways of seeing, feeling, and expressing. Step into this space of deep artistic embodiment. Let go of the need to control, and allow your creativity to move through you. Welcome to Flâneuse. With inspiration & creative flow, Jo x Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in. Note: there is a flight of stairs to the studio and ensure that you give yourself time to find parking if you are driving. Information Source: Joanne Makas | eventbrite

This festival is held along the Fukagawa River, where the largest number of fireflies can be found. In the spacious venue, there are rows of stalls selling various foods that children can enjoy, such as grilled chicken skewers, fried chicken, and desserts. In addition to admiring the graceful dance of the Genji fireflies, you can also enjoy a variety of delicious foods.

The Miyano area is full of fireflies raised by students from Miyano Elementary School. This year's event will be held at Miyano Elementary School. There will be an introduction to the activities of the Miyano Elementary School Firefly Committee, an awards ceremony, a performance by the Miyano Junior High School Wind Orchestra, as well as bingo games and candy throwing!

This festival is held near a famous spot where about 1,000 fireflies are flying. There is a starry sky restaurant that can accommodate 500 people in the venue, and about 30 udon and yakitori restaurants are lined up! There are also wonderful stage activities such as hula dancing, children's dance, and band performances. Don't miss it.

The Ta-Etsu Festival is a traditional festival held at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, which is aimed at praying for a good agricultural harvest and a good harvest of grains. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is located in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the famous Inari shrines and is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates. The Ta-Etsu Festival is usually held at a specific time of the year. There will be a simulated rice planting ceremony during the event. Participants wear traditional costumes and symbolically plant rice in the rice fields within the shrine. This event is not only a prayer for agriculture, but also a heritage and display of traditional culture, which attracts a large number of tourists and believers to come and watch and participate.

Our overall goal for swim lessons is to help your swimmer become more comfortable and safer in an aquatic environment. We work towards skill proficiency. Summer League Swim Camp - $75 (3x 2-hour classes and a mock swim team tryout) • Consists of four competitive swimming skills classes, 11:00-1:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday & 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday. June 11-14 • 8:30 a.m. Saturday, 14 June, a mock swim meet will be held at Hansen Aquatic Center. • Aimed at elementary and middle school age swimmers that have not been on a swim team. • Practices will introduce the four competitive swimming strokes, basic starts and turns. • Swimmers must be at least 7 years old (as of the first day of camp). • Swimmers must pass the official MCCS Swim Test on the first day of camp. • Registration is online only. There is no WALK-IN REGISTRATION and PAYMENT. • Registration opens: 19 May at 12:00 a.m. • Registration closes: 08 June at 11:59 p.m. • Registration location: Online only. CLASS SCHEDULE • Wednesday-Friday, 11-13 June 2025 @ 11:00-1:00 p.m. • Saturday, 14 June 2025 @ 8:30-10:30 a.m. for Mock Swim Meet E-MAIL POC mccsaquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org REFUND POLICY Request for refunds must be made by emailing mccsaquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org. The percentage of the refund is determined by when the email is sent to the MCCS Aquatics email. 100% refunds will be given for withdrawal made on or before the 1st day of class.75% refunds will be given for withdrawal made on the 2nd day of class.50% refunds will be given for withdrawal made on the 3rd day of class.25% refunds will be given for withdrawal made on the 4th day of class.No refunds will be given for withdrawal made after the 4th day of class.INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event of thunder or lightning the pool must close for 30 minutes and the pool deck must be cleared of all personnel. If thunder or lightning is present within 20 minutes of the lesson start time, we will cancel the lesson for the day. For example, if your swimming lesson is scheduled for 8:00 a.m., the class would be cancelled if thunder or lightning was present at 7:40 a.m. or thereafter. Any thunder or lightning before this 20-minute-prior mark does not affect the lesson. For instance, thunder at 7:39 a.m. will not cancel the 8:00 a.m. lesson. If thunder or lightning occurs during a lesson, the remainder of that lesson will be cancelled for the day. We will do our best to contact you in the event of a cancellation, but we may be unsuccessful. If you are unsure about your lesson's status, please phone your lesson pool. • Hansen Pool 623-4944 LIABILITY & PUBLICITY RELEASE In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this event, I shall indemnify, waive, release, and forever discharge the U.S. Government, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS), and all sponsors, medical support and any other individuals or entities connected in any way with this event from any and all claims for damages, death, personal injury or property damage and/or litigation costs/attorneys’ fees, arising from or contributing to, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, fault or mistake of the above-named persons or entities and their employees or agents, resulting from my participation in this event. I verify that I have full knowledge of the rigors of this event and the risks involved in participation, including but not limited to trip and fall, loss of orientation, exhaustion, dehydration, hyponatremia, fatigue, over-exertion, sun or heat stroke, illness, cold injuries, hypothermia, drowning (if water event), and any other injuries related to running and/or endurance events. I assert that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained to complete this event. I realize medical support for this event will consist primarily of first-aid type assistance, perhaps by volunteer laypersons. This waiver and release shall be binding on my heirs and assigns and shall run in favor of the above-named persons or entities and any individuals in any way connected with this event. By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge MCCS or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury. I further agree to have my participation in this event videotaped and photographed, and I hereby waive and release all rights to said videotapes and photographs to MCCS for its exclusive use in publicity for and/or illustration of athletic events. I agree to abide by all decisions of MCCS and its designated officials. I have read and understand the contents of this Liability & Publicity Release. POWER OF ATTORNEY For you to register a participant that is not legally your dependent, you must have a Power of Attorney or Special Power of Attorney annotating the participant's name and signed by the parent/legal guardian in your possession. Information Source: MCCS Okinawa | eventbrite

On both sides of the approximately 1,000 stone steps leading to Taiheisan Shrine, about 2,500 hydrangeas, including Western hydrangeas, eyebrow hydrangeas, and mountain hydrangeas, are in full bloom. These hydrangeas were first planted by the Lions Club in 1974, and the best time to see them is from mid- to late June. The stone steps are made of stones from the local mountains and were built with the labor and donations of believers.

Experience an unforgettable evening with Drive-By Truckers and Deer Tick at Marymoor Live - Presented By Toyota in Redmond. The event will take place on June 13, 2025, at 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, WA, 98052. Don't miss this opportunity to witness these acclaimed bands perform live in this beautiful outdoor venue. Get ready for a night filled with exceptional music and a memorable atmosphere.

Join Intramural Sports in an American style Dodge Ball Tournament! The tournament is open to Active Duty, SOFA, JMSDF, IHA/MLC, ages 16 and above.Teams must consist of at least 5 players with a maximum of 8 players.Team captains will register their team online. The tournament will be round-robin style.OMBIwakuni.IntramuralSports@usmc-mccs.org Intramural Sports - 253-3067 Information Source: MCCS Semper Fit - Athletics | eventbrite

MCCS Okinawa Semper Fit & Elitus Basketball Academy Host 2025 Summer Basketball Clinics Elite Coaching Returns for a Second Consecutive Summer – Featuring NCAA Experience & Pro-Level Instruction – MCCS Okinawa SemperFit, in collaboration with Elitus Basketball Academy, is proud to announce the return of its highly successful youth basketball clinics this June and July 2025. Held Saturday mornings at Camp Foster’s Gunner’s Gym (Foster Field House), the program brings elite, U.S.-style basketball instruction to youth players living abroad. Led by Jo Kurino, former NCAA player and 15-year overseas pro, now professional coach in Japan’s B.League, the clinics will serve youth athletes across a range of skill levels: Skill Levels & Times: • Beginner’s (Ages 8–12): 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM • Junior Intermediate (Ages 12–15): 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM • Advanced (Ages 14–18): 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM This summer’s program will also feature a one-time special conditioning and performance training session designed for intermediate and advanced players. The session will focus on basketball-specific athletic development to help players improve their strength, speed, and endurance under the guidance of a pro-level coach. “As someone who played and coached professionally, I’m passionate about giving young basketball players access to challenging basketball instruction,” said Kurino. “We’re not just teaching fundamentals—we’re building future athletes with the mindset and skills to compete at the next level. I will also add an mindset building element to this year’s program and believe the young players will be more conscious of how they want to get better.” About Elitus Basketball Academy : Elitus Basketball Academy is a local basketball skills training founded by Jo Kurino, a former 15-year pro player in the Japanese pro leagues. The Academy was founded in Nagoya, Japan in 2011 and started operations in Okinawa since 2018. The Academy provides individual skills instruction and group training, operate a club team, and host events/tournaments. Since the founding of the academy, more than 25,000 youth players have received instruction, with several alumnus’ becoming college and pro players. Registration: • Cost: $25 per session • Limited to 50 players per session Participants are required to wear comfortable athletic-type clothing and appropriate footwear and should bring their own water bottle. If you have any questions about this clinic, please email us at youthsports@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org For more information about other YS programs and events, please visit us at https://www.okinawa.usmc-mccs.org/recreation-fitness/sports/youth-sports Information Source: MCCS Okinawa | eventbrite

The Arashiyama Wakaayu Festival is a traditional event in the Arashiyama area of ​​Kyoto, Japan, which celebrates and prays for a good harvest of catfish (also known as sweetfish). The event is usually held at a specific season each year, and participants can watch traditional fishing performances and various catfish-related celebrations. During the festival, visitors can not only experience the local traditional culture, but also taste catfish-featured food. This event attracts a large number of tourists to watch, and has become a major special festival in the Arashiyama area.

Welcome to the Flintshire Funnybone Improv Intensive! Join us for a day filled with laughter and creativity at Caffi Isa. This event has a total of 5 workshop hours and an evening improv jam show. Our instructors for the day have been brought from far and wide to share their expertise and guide you through various exercises to help you unleash your creative potential. Get ready to think on your feet, connect with others, and most importantly, have fun! All levels of improv experience are welcome – just bring your sense of adventure and a willingness to jump in. Don't miss out on this opportunity to laugh, learn, and make some unforgettable memories. See you there! Information Source: Sekki Tabasuares | eventbrite

Welcome to DRUM IT OUT! — an Exhilarating, Wellbeing-boosting African Drumming Experience (and a beginner’s taster for MoseleyDrum!) with Sarah Westwood of Primal Sound. Shake off stress, awaken your inner rhythm, and reconnect with creativity, community and joy! No experience needed — just bring your hands and you’re ready to go. Led by Sarah Westwood, your inspiring and warmly supportive drumming leader, you’ll be guided through rhythms to get you grooving and having loads of fun. It’s powerful, energising, and seriously good for your soul! We are joining the vibrant Bloom Holistic Fayre, which runs 1-4pm at The Shires in Moseley. Meet amazing local wellbeing practitioners sharing their skills and practices. 🗓️ Holistic Fayre 1 - 4pm. Full programme: Eventbrite link 🥁 For Adults 16yrs+ 🎵 Drums provided for the first 20 people 🌟 If you love it, you're warmly invited to join the regular MoseleyDrum! Saturday sessions: 👉 www.primalsound.uk/events 🕑 Saturday 14th July, 2–3pm 📍 The Lounge, The Shires, Moseley (as part of the Holistic Fayre, 1–4pm, info below) 💥 Come early, bring a friend, enjoy the Fayre — and the café! — and let’s get drumming!! Drumming, Soundbaths and more from Primal Sound! www.primalsound.uk 07812 991770 Information Source: Primal Sound | eventbrite

Welcome to the Flintshire Funnybone Improv Intensive! Join us for a day filled with laughter and creativity at Caffi Isa. This event has a total of 5 workshop hours and an evening improv jam show. Our instructors for the day have been brought from far and wide to share their expertise and guide you through various exercises to help you unleash your creative potential. Get ready to think on your feet, connect with others, and most importantly, have fun! All levels of improv experience are welcome – just bring your sense of adventure and a willingness to jump in. Don't miss out on this opportunity to laugh, learn, and make some unforgettable memories. See you there! Information Source: Sekki Tabasuares | eventbrite

In order to let more people know the charm of Suita Stadium, "Suita Stadium Festival 2025" will be held on June 15 (Sunday), and various events will be held, which can be enjoyed by everyone from people who are not very interested in football to Gamba Osaka supporters. On the day of the festival, a flea market with about 100 stores (currently recruiting) will be held in the stadium!

Dive into summer with our fantastic Summer Swim Lessons! Our intensive sessions begin June 16 and run for 8 classes over 2 weeks, providing a fun and effective way for kids of all ages and abilities to learn and improve their swimming skills. Class Dates: Monday – Thursday: June 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th(Fri*), 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th *NO lessons on 19th June (Thu) in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day*We offer specialized programs tailored to your child's needs: StarBabies & StarTots (Ages 6 months to 3 years): A gentle introduction to the water for our youngest swimmers.Junior Swim School (Ages 4 & 5): Building foundational skills and water confidence with age-appropriate activities.Swim School (Ages 6 to 12): Designed to develop essential water competence and fundamental swimming techniques.Stroke School (Ages 6 to 12): Perfect for more advanced swimmers looking to refine their strokes and build endurance.Please read the individual class descriptions for detailed information on age requirements, specific skills taught, and any enrollment criteria. Give your child the gift of water safety and fun this summer! StarBabies & StarTots Group Lessons for ages 6 months to 36 months Parent Participation is mandatory. Swim diaper and bathing suit required. This class is to familiarize young children (from ages 6 months to about 3 years) to the water and prepare them to learn to swim in the StarFish Aquatics Swim School program. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water on their own. Junior Swim School for ages 4 and 5 This class builds a positive relationship with the water while establishing safe habits with age-appropriate activities. Participants will gain confidence through successful learning of basic swimming skills. Key fundamentals include unsupported floating and efficient air recovery techniques. We focus on developing overall water competence and proper body positioning in the water. Swim School ages 6 – 12 years This class aims to cultivate positive attitudes towards swimming, establish good swimming habits, and promote safe practices in and around the water. Participants will be grouped according to their current ability level to ensure personalized instruction. The curriculum emphasizes the development of fundamental skills, including learning to float independently, achieving effective air recovery, building overall water competence, mastering proper body position, developing forward movement, and executing direction changes. Stroke Schoolages 6 – 12 years For experienced swimmers looking to elevate their skills, this class provides in-depth instruction on Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, and Breaststroke. The curriculum also emphasizes building significant endurance and advanced safety proficiency, with the goal of achieving swim team readiness. Enrollment in this class requires meeting established criteria to ensure participants have the necessary skills to benefit from the advanced instruction. Information Source: MCCS Semper Fit - Fitness | eventbrite

Lessons will be held at the Kinser Aquatic Center. A limited number of lesson slots will be available. Register based on age. To see what classes are still available, go to the registration page and click on the Details button. Once registration starts, that Details button changes to a Register button, and the pop-up shows which classes are still available; it updates as people register. Session One: Online registration Opens (12:00am): (Mon) 26 May 2025 Online registration Closes (11:59pm): (Sun) 15 June 2025 Classes Date: (Tue) 17 June, (Wed) 18 June, and (Fri) 20 June 2025 (No lessons on June 19 - Federal Holiday) ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT All Okinawa Dolphins Swim School program registration is done online. A link to registration will be posted when registration starts. Only online payment will be accepted during the registration periods. CLASS TIMES • All times are subject to change at any time and are pending instructor availability. • Not all age groups are available at all time slots. • All classes are 30-minutes long. Swim lesson registration is for Tuesday through Friday for one week at the time registered. Lessons will not be held on federal holidays. Any classes cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances will be refunded at the end of the month. Group Swimming Lessons are divided by age. Our overall goal for swim lessons is to help your swimmer become more comfortable and safer in an aquatic environment. On the first day of class, if a student is found to be in the wrong age group, they will either be moved to the correct age group if there are open slots or the registration fee will be refunded. LEARN TO SWIM WEB PAGE MCCS Dolphin Swim School E-MAIL POC mccsaquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org POWER OF ATTORNEY For you to register a participant that is not legally your dependent, you must have a Power of Attorney or Special Power of Attorney annotating the participant's name and signed by the parent/legal guardian in your possession. INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event of thunder or lightning the aquatic center must close for 30 minutes, and the aquatic center deck must be cleared of all personnel. If thunder or lightning is present within 20 minutes of the lesson start time, we will cancel the lesson for the day. For example, if your swimming lesson is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., the class would be cancelled if thunder or lightning was present at 10:40 a.m. or thereafter. Any thunder or lightning before this 20-minute-prior mark does not affect the lesson. For instance, thunder at 10:39 a.m. will not cancel the 11:00 a.m. lesson. If thunder or lightning occurs during a lesson, the remainder of that lesson will be cancelled for the day. We will do our best to contact you in the event of a cancellation, but we may be unsuccessful. If you are unsure about your lesson’s status, please phone your lesson aquatic center. • Kinser Aquatic Center 637-1592 | Off Base 098-970-5555 Liability & Publicity Release In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this event, I shall indemnify, waive, release, and forever discharge the U.S. Government, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS), and all sponsors, medical support and any other individuals or entities connected in any way with this event from any and all claims for damages, death, personal injury or property damage and/or litigation costs/attorneys’ fees, arising from or contributing to, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, fault or mistake of the above-named persons or entities and their employees or agents, resulting from my participation in this event. I verify that I have full knowledge of the rigors of this event and the risks involved in participation, including but not limited to trip and fall, loss of orientation, exhaustion, dehydration, hyponatremia, fatigue, over-exertion, sun or heat stroke, illness, cold injuries, hypothermia, drowning (if water event), and any other injuries related to running and/or endurance events. I assert that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained to complete this event. I realize medical support for this event will consist primarily of first-aid type assistance, perhaps by volunteer laypersons. This waiver and release shall be binding on my heirs and assigns and shall run in favor of the above-named persons or entities and any individuals in any way connected with this event. By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge MCCS or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury. I further agree to have my participation in this event videotaped and photographed, and I hereby waive and release all rights to said videotapes and photographs to MCCS for its exclusive use in publicity for and/or illustration of athletic events. I agree to abide by all decisions of MCCS and its designated officials. I have read and understand the contents of this Liability & Publicity Release. Information Source: MCCS Okinawa | eventbrite

Lessons will be held at the McTureous Aquatic Center. A limited number of lesson slots will be available. Register based on age. To see what classes are still available, go to the registration page and click on the Details button. Once registration starts, that Details button changes to a Register button, and the pop-up shows which classes are still available; it updates as people register. Session One: Online registration Opens (12:00am): (Mon) 26 May 2025 Online registration Closes (11:59pm): (Sun) 15 June 2025 Classes Date: (Tue) 17 June, (Wed) 18 June, and (Fri) 20 June 2025 (No lessons on June 19 - Federal Holiday) ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT All Okinawa Dolphins Swim School program registration is done online. A link to registration will be posted when registration starts. Only online payment will be accepted during the registration periods. CLASS TIMES • All times are subject to change at any time and are pending instructor availability. • Not all age groups are available at all time slots. • All classes are 30-minutes long. Swim lesson registration is for Tuesday through Friday for one week at the time registered. Lessons will not be held on federal holidays. Any classes cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances will be refunded at the end of the month. Group Swimming Lessons are divided by age. Our overall goal for swim lessons is to help your swimmer become more comfortable and safer in an aquatic environment. On the first day of class, if a student is found to be in the wrong age group, they will either be moved to the correct age group if there are open slots or the registration fee will be refunded. LEARN TO SWIM WEB PAGE MCCS Dolphin Swim School E-MAIL POC mccsaquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org POWER OF ATTORNEY For you to register a participant that is not legally your dependent, you must have a Power of Attorney or Special Power of Attorney annotating the participant's name and signed by the parent/legal guardian in your possession. INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event of thunder or lightning the aquatic center must close for 30 minutes, and the aquatic center deck must be cleared of all personnel. If thunder or lightning is present within 20 minutes of the lesson start time, we will cancel the lesson for the day. For example, if your swimming lesson is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., the class would be cancelled if thunder or lightning was present at 10:40 a.m. or thereafter. Any thunder or lightning before this 20-minute-prior mark does not affect the lesson. For instance, thunder at 10:39 a.m. will not cancel the 11:00 a.m. lesson. If thunder or lightning occurs during a lesson, the remainder of that lesson will be cancelled for the day. We will do our best to contact you in the event of a cancellation, but we may be unsuccessful. If you are unsure about your lesson’s status, please phone your lesson aquatic center. • Plaza Aquatic Center 645-2970 | Off Base 098-970-2970 Liability & Publicity Release In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this event, I shall indemnify, waive, release, and forever discharge the U.S. Government, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS), and all sponsors, medical support and any other individuals or entities connected in any way with this event from any and all claims for damages, death, personal injury or property damage and/or litigation costs/attorneys’ fees, arising from or contributing to, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, fault or mistake of the above-named persons or entities and their employees or agents, resulting from my participation in this event. I verify that I have full knowledge of the rigors of this event and the risks involved in participation, including but not limited to trip and fall, loss of orientation, exhaustion, dehydration, hyponatremia, fatigue, over-exertion, sun or heat stroke, illness, cold injuries, hypothermia, drowning (if water event), and any other injuries related to running and/or endurance events. I assert that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained to complete this event. I realize medical support for this event will consist primarily of first-aid type assistance, perhaps by volunteer laypersons. This waiver and release shall be binding on my heirs and assigns and shall run in favor of the above-named persons or entities and any individuals in any way connected with this event. By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge MCCS or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury. I further agree to have my participation in this event videotaped and photographed, and I hereby waive and release all rights to said videotapes and photographs to MCCS for its exclusive use in publicity for and/or illustration of athletic events. I agree to abide by all decisions of MCCS and its designated officials. I have read and understand the contents of this Liability & Publicity Release. Information Source: MCCS Okinawa | eventbrite

Lessons will be held at the Plaza Aquatic Center. A limited number of lesson slots will be available. Register based on age. To see what classes are still available, go to the registration page and click on the Details button. Once registration starts, that Details button changes to a Register button, and the pop-up shows which classes are still available; it updates as people register. Session One: Online registration Opens (12:00am): (Mon) 26 May 2025 Online registration Closes (11:59pm): (Sun) 15 June 2025 Classes Date: (Tue) 17 June, (Wed) 18 June, and (Fri) 20 June 2025 (No lessons on June 19 - Federal Holiday) ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT All Okinawa Dolphins Swim School program registration is done online. A link to registration will be posted when registration starts. Only online payment will be accepted during the registration periods. CLASS TIMES • All times are subject to change at any time and are pending instructor availability. • Not all age groups are available at all time slots. • All classes are 30-minutes long. Swim lesson registration is for Tuesday through Friday for one week at the time registered. Lessons will not be held on federal holidays. Any classes cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances will be refunded at the end of the month. Group Swimming Lessons are divided by age. Our overall goal for swim lessons is to help your swimmer become more comfortable and safer in an aquatic environment. On the first day of class, if a student is found to be in the wrong age group, they will either be moved to the correct age group if there are open slots or the registration fee will be refunded. LEARN TO SWIM WEB PAGE MCCS Dolphin Swim School E-MAIL POC mccsaquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org POWER OF ATTORNEY For you to register a participant that is not legally your dependent, you must have a Power of Attorney or Special Power of Attorney annotating the participant's name and signed by the parent/legal guardian in your possession. INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event of thunder or lightning the aquatic center must close for 30 minutes, and the aquatic center deck must be cleared of all personnel. If thunder or lightning is present within 20 minutes of the lesson start time, we will cancel the lesson for the day. For example, if your swimming lesson is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., the class would be cancelled if thunder or lightning was present at 10:40 a.m. or thereafter. Any thunder or lightning before this 20-minute-prior mark does not affect the lesson. For instance, thunder at 10:39 a.m. will not cancel the 11:00 a.m. lesson. If thunder or lightning occurs during a lesson, the remainder of that lesson will be cancelled for the day. We will do our best to contact you in the event of a cancellation, but we may be unsuccessful. If you are unsure about your lesson’s status, please phone your lesson aquatic center. • Plaza Aquatic Center 645-2970 | Off Base 098-970-2970 Liability & Publicity Release In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this event, I shall indemnify, waive, release, and forever discharge the U.S. Government, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS), and all sponsors, medical support and any other individuals or entities connected in any way with this event from any and all claims for damages, death, personal injury or property damage and/or litigation costs/attorneys’ fees, arising from or contributing to, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, fault or mistake of the above-named persons or entities and their employees or agents, resulting from my participation in this event. I verify that I have full knowledge of the rigors of this event and the risks involved in participation, including but not limited to trip and fall, loss of orientation, exhaustion, dehydration, hyponatremia, fatigue, over-exertion, sun or heat stroke, illness, cold injuries, hypothermia, drowning (if water event), and any other injuries related to running and/or endurance events. I assert that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained to complete this event. I realize medical support for this event will consist primarily of first-aid type assistance, perhaps by volunteer laypersons. This waiver and release shall be binding on my heirs and assigns and shall run in favor of the above-named persons or entities and any individuals in any way connected with this event. By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge MCCS or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury. I further agree to have my participation in this event videotaped and photographed, and I hereby waive and release all rights to said videotapes and photographs to MCCS for its exclusive use in publicity for and/or illustration of athletic events. I agree to abide by all decisions of MCCS and its designated officials. I have read and understand the contents of this Liability & Publicity Release. Information Source: MCCS Okinawa | eventbrite

Lessons will be held at the Kinser Aquatic Center. A limited number of lesson slots will be available. Register based on age. To see what classes are still available, go to the registration page and click on the Details button. Once registration starts, that Details button changes to a Register button, and the pop-up shows which classes are still available; it updates as people register. Session One: Online registration Opens (12:00am): (Mon) 26 May 2025 Online registration Closes (11:59pm): (Sun) 15 June 2025 Classes Date: (Tue) 17 June, (Wed) 18 June, and (Fri) 20 June 2025 (No lessons on June 19 - Federal Holiday) ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT All Okinawa Dolphins Swim School program registration is done online. A link to registration will be posted when registration starts. Only online payment will be accepted during the registration periods. CLASS TIMES • All times are subject to change at any time and are pending instructor availability. • Not all age groups are available at all time slots. • All classes are 30-minutes long. Swim lesson registration is for Tuesday through Friday for one week at the time registered. Lessons will not be held on federal holidays. Any classes cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances will be refunded at the end of the month. Group Swimming Lessons are divided by age. Our overall goal for swim lessons is to help your swimmer become more comfortable and safer in an aquatic environment. On the first day of class, if a student is found to be in the wrong age group, they will either be moved to the correct age group if there are open slots or the registration fee will be refunded. LEARN TO SWIM WEB PAGE MCCS Dolphin Swim School E-MAIL POC mccsaquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org POWER OF ATTORNEY For you to register a participant that is not legally your dependent, you must have a Power of Attorney or Special Power of Attorney annotating the participant's name and signed by the parent/legal guardian in your possession. INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event of thunder or lightning the aquatic center must close for 30 minutes, and the aquatic center deck must be cleared of all personnel. If thunder or lightning is present within 20 minutes of the lesson start time, we will cancel the lesson for the day. For example, if your swimming lesson is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., the class would be cancelled if thunder or lightning was present at 10:40 a.m. or thereafter. Any thunder or lightning before this 20-minute-prior mark does not affect the lesson. For instance, thunder at 10:39 a.m. will not cancel the 11:00 a.m. lesson. If thunder or lightning occurs during a lesson, the remainder of that lesson will be cancelled for the day. We will do our best to contact you in the event of a cancellation, but we may be unsuccessful. If you are unsure about your lesson’s status, please phone your lesson aquatic center. • Kinser Aquatic Center 637-1592 | Off Base 098-970-5555 Liability & Publicity Release In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this event, I shall indemnify, waive, release, and forever discharge the U.S. Government, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS), and all sponsors, medical support and any other individuals or entities connected in any way with this event from any and all claims for damages, death, personal injury or property damage and/or litigation costs/attorneys’ fees, arising from or contributing to, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, fault or mistake of the above-named persons or entities and their employees or agents, resulting from my participation in this event. I verify that I have full knowledge of the rigors of this event and the risks involved in participation, including but not limited to trip and fall, loss of orientation, exhaustion, dehydration, hyponatremia, fatigue, over-exertion, sun or heat stroke, illness, cold injuries, hypothermia, drowning (if water event), and any other injuries related to running and/or endurance events. I assert that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained to complete this event. I realize medical support for this event will consist primarily of first-aid type assistance, perhaps by volunteer laypersons. This waiver and release shall be binding on my heirs and assigns and shall run in favor of the above-named persons or entities and any individuals in any way connected with this event. By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge MCCS or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury. I further agree to have my participation in this event videotaped and photographed, and I hereby waive and release all rights to said videotapes and photographs to MCCS for its exclusive use in publicity for and/or illustration of athletic events. I agree to abide by all decisions of MCCS and its designated officials. I have read and understand the contents of this Liability & Publicity Release. Information Source: MCCS Okinawa | eventbrite

Lessons will be held at the Plaza Aquatic Center. A limited number of lesson slots will be available. Register based on age. To see what classes are still available, go to the registration page and click on the Details button. Once registration starts, that Details button changes to a Register button, and the pop-up shows which classes are still available; it updates as people register. Session One: Online registration Opens (12:00am): (Mon) 26 May 2025 Online registration Closes (11:59pm): (Sun) 15 June 2025 Classes Date: (Tue) 17 June, (Wed) 18 June, and (Fri) 20 June 2025 (No lessons on June 19 - Federal Holiday) ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT All Okinawa Dolphins Swim School program registration is done online. A link to registration will be posted when registration starts. Only online payment will be accepted during the registration periods. CLASS TIMES • All times are subject to change at any time and are pending instructor availability. • Not all age groups are available at all time slots. • All classes are 30-minutes long. Swim lesson registration is for Tuesday through Friday for one week at the time registered. Lessons will not be held on federal holidays. Any classes cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances will be refunded at the end of the month. Group Swimming Lessons are divided by age. Our overall goal for swim lessons is to help your swimmer become more comfortable and safer in an aquatic environment. On the first day of class, if a student is found to be in the wrong age group, they will either be moved to the correct age group if there are open slots or the registration fee will be refunded. LEARN TO SWIM WEB PAGE MCCS Dolphin Swim School E-MAIL POC mccsaquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org POWER OF ATTORNEY For you to register a participant that is not legally your dependent, you must have a Power of Attorney or Special Power of Attorney annotating the participant's name and signed by the parent/legal guardian in your possession. INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event of thunder or lightning the aquatic center must close for 30 minutes, and the aquatic center deck must be cleared of all personnel. If thunder or lightning is present within 20 minutes of the lesson start time, we will cancel the lesson for the day. For example, if your swimming lesson is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., the class would be cancelled if thunder or lightning was present at 10:40 a.m. or thereafter. Any thunder or lightning before this 20-minute-prior mark does not affect the lesson. For instance, thunder at 10:39 a.m. will not cancel the 11:00 a.m. lesson. If thunder or lightning occurs during a lesson, the remainder of that lesson will be cancelled for the day. We will do our best to contact you in the event of a cancellation, but we may be unsuccessful. If you are unsure about your lesson’s status, please phone your lesson aquatic center. • Plaza Aquatic Center 645-2970 | Off Base 098-970-2970 Liability & Publicity Release In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this event, I shall indemnify, waive, release, and forever discharge the U.S. Government, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS), and all sponsors, medical support and any other individuals or entities connected in any way with this event from any and all claims for damages, death, personal injury or property damage and/or litigation costs/attorneys’ fees, arising from or contributing to, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, fault or mistake of the above-named persons or entities and their employees or agents, resulting from my participation in this event. I verify that I have full knowledge of the rigors of this event and the risks involved in participation, including but not limited to trip and fall, loss of orientation, exhaustion, dehydration, hyponatremia, fatigue, over-exertion, sun or heat stroke, illness, cold injuries, hypothermia, drowning (if water event), and any other injuries related to running and/or endurance events. I assert that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained to complete this event. I realize medical support for this event will consist primarily of first-aid type assistance, perhaps by volunteer laypersons. This waiver and release shall be binding on my heirs and assigns and shall run in favor of the above-named persons or entities and any individuals in any way connected with this event. By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge MCCS or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury. I further agree to have my participation in this event videotaped and photographed, and I hereby waive and release all rights to said videotapes and photographs to MCCS for its exclusive use in publicity for and/or illustration of athletic events. I agree to abide by all decisions of MCCS and its designated officials. I have read and understand the contents of this Liability & Publicity Release. Information Source: MCCS Okinawa | eventbrite

Are you new to the gym or looking to enhance your fitness knowledge? Our Weight Room Orientation is designed to help patrons learn how to use fitness equipment effectively and safely. What You Will Learn: • Proper use of various fitness machines • Tips for setting up equipment to meet your individual goals • Safety protocols to ensure a productive workout experience This orientation is perfect for individuals at any fitness level who want to gain confidence in their workout routines. By understanding how to use the equipment correctly, you’ll be better equipped to achieve your fitness goals! Information Source: MCCS Okinawa | eventbrite

After opening for some of Australia’s best, comedian Tyson Popplestone is hitting the road with his own show — and he’s bringing a few funny friends along for the ride. Jokerman is a night of sharp stand-up, unexpected twists, and relentless laughs — all happening at Traralgon's own Finally Mine. Whether you're a comedy regular or just need a night out, this is the show to catch. Grab a drink, grab a seat, and get ready to laugh. 🗓 Friday June 20 📍 Finally Mine – 14A Breed St, Traralgon 🎟 $30 ⏰ Doors open 7:00 PM | Show starts 8:00 PM Tickets are limited — book now and don’t miss out! Information Source: Tyson Popplestone | eventbrite

A show of hilarity and culture in equal doses! Katsura Sunshine completed his grueling traditional apprenticeship in Rakugo comic storytelling under the great Rakugo Master Katsura Bunshi VI in 2011. His performances have delighted audiences throughout the world as well as all over Japan. Sunshine has graced the Broadway stage with a different delightful Japanese story each month since 2019, at the famous New World Stages in Manhattan. Join Sunshine in his home theatre of Asakusa Mokubatei in the most historic and lively area of Tokyo, a minutes walk from Sensoji temple. Come for an hour of laughter and leave with a piece of Japan in you heart! “A Master Storyteller!” -The New York Times “There is only one Sunshine!” -The New Yorker “The King of Kimono Comedy!” -Reuters, New York Friday June 20th, 2pm Friday June 20th, 7pm Saturday June 21st, 7pm Sunday June 22nd, 7pm Monday June 23rd, 2pm Monday June 23rd, 7pm Tuesday June 24th, 2pm Tuesday June 24th, 7pm Thursday June 26th, 2pm Thursday June 26th, 7pm Information Source: eventbrite

World's End Super Nova's second album "ENIKKI" release tour.

Come join us at Bar Cowabunga for a night of smooth R&B vibes! Get ready to groove to the best R&B tunes, sip on delicious cocktails, and mingle with fellow music lovers. This is the perfect way to kick off the festive weekend in style. Don't miss out on this epic night of music and fun! Welcome toBar Cowabunga! Cowabunga is a unique bar that was renovated from the counter of a former sushi bar and decorated with items that take you to 90s Hiphop and Reggae cultures. This will be a great experience for R&B fans in Japan, as they can enjoy R&B with Japanese shochu and sake! This is a deep local spot that you won't find in tourist guidebooks. Please come and mingle with Asakusa residents!! Asakusa R&B NightDate : 22nd June Time : Start at 6pm until 11pm Location：Cowabunga Address：2−2−6 Nishiasakusa, Taito Tokyo Japan Information Source: Straight Heat / Cowabunga | eventbrite

Lessons will be held at the Kinser Aquatic Center. A limited number of lesson slots will be available. Register based on age. To see what classes are still available, go to the registration page and click on the Details button. Once registration starts, that Details button changes to a Register button, and the pop-up shows which classes are still available; it updates as people register. Session Two: Online registration Opens (12:00am): (Mon) 2 June 2025 Online registration Closes (11:59pm): (Sun) 22 June 2025 Classes Date: (Tue) 24 June - (Fri) 27 June 2025 ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT All Okinawa Dolphins Swim School program registration is done online. A link to registration will be posted when registration starts. Only online payment will be accepted during the registration periods. CLASS TIMES • All times are subject to change at any time and are pending instructor availability. • Not all age groups are available at all time slots. • All classes are 30-minutes long. Swim lesson registration is for Tuesday through Friday for one week at the time registered. Lessons will not be held on federal holidays. Any classes cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances will be refunded at the end of the month. Group Swimming Lessons are divided by age. Our overall goal for swim lessons is to help your swimmer become more comfortable and safer in an aquatic environment. On the first day of class, if a student is found to be in the wrong age group, they will either be moved to the correct age group if there are open slots or the registration fee will be refunded. LEARN TO SWIM WEB PAGE MCCS Dolphin Swim School E-MAIL POC mccsaquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org POWER OF ATTORNEY For you to register a participant that is not legally your dependent, you must have a Power of Attorney or Special Power of Attorney annotating the participant's name and signed by the parent/legal guardian in your possession. INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event of thunder or lightning the aquatic center must close for 30 minutes, and the aquatic center deck must be cleared of all personnel. If thunder or lightning is present within 20 minutes of the lesson start time, we will cancel the lesson for the day. For example, if your swimming lesson is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., the class would be cancelled if thunder or lightning was present at 10:40 a.m. or thereafter. Any thunder or lightning before this 20-minute-prior mark does not affect the lesson. For instance, thunder at 10:39 a.m. will not cancel the 11:00 a.m. lesson. If thunder or lightning occurs during a lesson, the remainder of that lesson will be cancelled for the day. We will do our best to contact you in the event of a cancellation, but we may be unsuccessful. If you are unsure about your lesson’s status, please phone your lesson aquatic center. • Kinser Aquatic Center 637-1592 | Off Base 098-970-5555 Liability & Publicity Release In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this event, I shall indemnify, waive, release, and forever discharge the U.S. Government, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS), and all sponsors, medical support and any other individuals or entities connected in any way with this event from any and all claims for damages, death, personal injury or property damage and/or litigation costs/attorneys’ fees, arising from or contributing to, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, fault or mistake of the above-named persons or entities and their employees or agents, resulting from my participation in this event. I verify that I have full knowledge of the rigors of this event and the risks involved in participation, including but not limited to trip and fall, loss of orientation, exhaustion, dehydration, hyponatremia, fatigue, over-exertion, sun or heat stroke, illness, cold injuries, hypothermia, drowning (if water event), and any other injuries related to running and/or endurance events. I assert that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained to complete this event. I realize medical support for this event will consist primarily of first-aid type assistance, perhaps by volunteer laypersons. This waiver and release shall be binding on my heirs and assigns and shall run in favor of the above-named persons or entities and any individuals in any way connected with this event. By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge MCCS or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury. I further agree to have my participation in this event videotaped and photographed, and I hereby waive and release all rights to said videotapes and photographs to MCCS for its exclusive use in publicity for and/or illustration of athletic events. I agree to abide by all decisions of MCCS and its designated officials. I have read and understand the contents of this Liability & Publicity Release. Information Source: MCCS Okinawa | eventbrite