[Okinawa] Parasite-themed Event "Parasite World" Currently Being Held!!
Okinawa World is hosting "Parasite World," an interactive exhibition introducing the mysterious world of parasites, for Golden Week 2026. The event, which runs until May 6th, features specimens, models, videos, and microscopes, along with an opportunity to create a real Anisakis specimen.
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At Okinawa World, a tourist facility in Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture, a parasite-themed exhibition event "Parasite World" is currently being held as a Golden Week 2026 event! The period is until May 6th (Wednesday holiday).
We introduce the mysterious world of parasites with various parasite specimens, models, videos, and microscopes!
You can enjoy it with just the admission fee for Okinawa World.
Golden Week Event "Parasite World"! Until May 6th!!
[4 Enjoyable Points]
① What is Parasitism? ~The Relationship between Host and Parasite~
Introduces the host animals that are parasitized and the concept of parasitism.
Together with creatures such as owls and meerkats, you can enjoy the interesting world of parasites, not just the scary and creepy ones, including cute parasites, parasites that live in unexpected places, and impactful parasites.
Fish, Cymothoa exigua, owls, and feather mites.
② Parasite Lab ~Welcome to the Strange Research Room~
In the suspicious research room, you can see parasites ranging from those visible to the naked eye to tiny ones that can only be seen with a microscope.
The mysterious world of parasites seen through a microscope in a suspicious research room.
③ Human Body Room ~Find Parasites Hidden Inside the Body!~
Parasites hidden in the human body are also introduced.
There's even a little trick! Challenge the "Intestinal Tunnel"!
What kind of parasites lurk in the human body!? Challenge the Intestinal Tunnel!
④ Annie-chan Experience ♡ ~Take Home a Specimen of a Real Anisakis!~
There's also a corner where you can choose your favorite Anisakis and take it home as a specimen!
*This is a paid experience corner.
Popular experience corner
There are many other fun events at the park!
* "Working Cars Exhibition" where you can take photos with cool cars.
* "Ashibana Ryukyu Waraba Festival" where you can enjoy limited-time craft experiences and traditional performing arts.
* "Baby Habu Special Exhibition" featuring cute 0-year-old baby habu snakes.
Parasite World
https://www.gyokusendo.co.jp/okinawaworld/2026gw/
[Supervision] Hiroshi Toma, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus
[Cooperation] Mitsuru Moriguchi, Okinawa University / Yu Matsuura, Ryukyu University Institute of Tropical Biosphere Research / Tsukasa Waki, Haruki Furusawa, Rena Doi, Toho University Faculty of Science / Ko Konno, Rasenkan / Chizuko Fukuyama, Enoshima Aquarium / Yuki Koizumi, Kyoto University Faculty of Science / Takahide Sasai, Kaede Echigo, Churaumi Foundation / Muki Asahi / Lake Biwa Museum / Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
[Sponsorship] Nanjo City, Nanjo City Board of Education, Yaese Town, Okinawa Prefectural Children's Association Federation
■ Okinawa World Facility Overview
* Location: 1336 Tamagusuku Maekawa, Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture
* Business Hours: 9:00 - 17:30 (Last entry 16:00)
* Closed: Open year-round
* Admission Fee: Adults (15 years and older) 2,000 yen, Children (4-14 years old) 1,000 yen
* Official Website: https://www.gyokusendo.co.jp/okinawaworld/
We introduce the mysterious world of parasites with various parasite specimens, models, videos, and microscopes!
You can enjoy it with just the admission fee for Okinawa World.
Golden Week Event "Parasite World"! Until May 6th!!
[4 Enjoyable Points]
① What is Parasitism? ~The Relationship between Host and Parasite~
Introduces the host animals that are parasitized and the concept of parasitism.
Together with creatures such as owls and meerkats, you can enjoy the interesting world of parasites, not just the scary and creepy ones, including cute parasites, parasites that live in unexpected places, and impactful parasites.
Fish, Cymothoa exigua, owls, and feather mites.
② Parasite Lab ~Welcome to the Strange Research Room~
In the suspicious research room, you can see parasites ranging from those visible to the naked eye to tiny ones that can only be seen with a microscope.
The mysterious world of parasites seen through a microscope in a suspicious research room.
③ Human Body Room ~Find Parasites Hidden Inside the Body!~
Parasites hidden in the human body are also introduced.
There's even a little trick! Challenge the "Intestinal Tunnel"!
What kind of parasites lurk in the human body!? Challenge the Intestinal Tunnel!
④ Annie-chan Experience ♡ ~Take Home a Specimen of a Real Anisakis!~
There's also a corner where you can choose your favorite Anisakis and take it home as a specimen!
*This is a paid experience corner.
Popular experience corner
There are many other fun events at the park!
* "Working Cars Exhibition" where you can take photos with cool cars.
* "Ashibana Ryukyu Waraba Festival" where you can enjoy limited-time craft experiences and traditional performing arts.
* "Baby Habu Special Exhibition" featuring cute 0-year-old baby habu snakes.
Parasite World
https://www.gyokusendo.co.jp/okinawaworld/2026gw/
[Supervision] Hiroshi Toma, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus
[Cooperation] Mitsuru Moriguchi, Okinawa University / Yu Matsuura, Ryukyu University Institute of Tropical Biosphere Research / Tsukasa Waki, Haruki Furusawa, Rena Doi, Toho University Faculty of Science / Ko Konno, Rasenkan / Chizuko Fukuyama, Enoshima Aquarium / Yuki Koizumi, Kyoto University Faculty of Science / Takahide Sasai, Kaede Echigo, Churaumi Foundation / Muki Asahi / Lake Biwa Museum / Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
[Sponsorship] Nanjo City, Nanjo City Board of Education, Yaese Town, Okinawa Prefectural Children's Association Federation
■ Okinawa World Facility Overview
* Location: 1336 Tamagusuku Maekawa, Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture
* Business Hours: 9:00 - 17:30 (Last entry 16:00)
* Closed: Open year-round
* Admission Fee: Adults (15 years and older) 2,000 yen, Children (4-14 years old) 1,000 yen
* Official Website: https://www.gyokusendo.co.jp/okinawaworld/