Okinawa International Sign Language Festival to be held on September 19th, transmitting sign language from Okinawa to the world
The Japan Sign Language Culture Association announced that the "Okinawa International Sign Language Festival" will be held on September 19, 2026, at the Okinawa Convention Center. The event aims to challenge a world record for the number of participants in a sign language song lesson, connecting both physical and online venues. Ticket sales began today, May 12th. It is a co-creation event connecting the world through sign language.
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I am Fujino, the representative director of the Japan Sign Language Culture Association (Tokyo). We are pleased to announce that the "Okinawa International Sign Language Festival" will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Okinawa Convention Center.
At this event, we plan to challenge a "world record" for the number of participants in a sign language song lesson, connecting the physical venue with online participants.
Additionally, ticket sales began today, May 12, 2026.
Tickets can be purchased from the official website.
Okinawa International Sign Language Festival URL: https://sub.deaf-links.com/page/Sobs8cH5BBjO
■ Okinawa International Sign Language Festival Overview
Event Name: Okinawa International Sign Language Festival
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Venue: Okinawa Convention Center
Organizer: Japan Sign Language Culture Association
■ Challenging a World Record
At this event, we plan to challenge a "world record" by connecting hearing and non-hearing people through sign language and music.
We are planning to connect the physical venue with online participants, recruiting participants from Japan and abroad, and challenging a world record for the number of participants in a sign language song lesson.
Currently, deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people are working together on preparations, and by utilizing online platforms, we will transmit a new form of co-creation from Okinawa as an event that can be participated in from anywhere, regardless of location, both domestically and internationally.
■ About this Project
This project aims to create a place where people can connect with the world through the language of sign language, including hearing people, non-hearing people, and people from overseas.
The theme is:
The world connected by sign language
A co-creation event through music, sign language, and a world record
Through music, sign language, and the challenge of a world record, we will transmit moments from Okinawa where people can express themselves and be moved together, transcending positions and languages.
■ Event Content (Planned)
・World record challenge project
・Sign language song stage
・Participatory performance
・International exchange program, etc.
■ About Ticket Sales
Ticket sales start date: May 12, 2026
URL: https://sub.deaf-links.com/page/Sobs8cH5BBjO
*Details will be announced sequentially on the official website and social media.
■ Future Plans
Details such as guest performers and program content will be announced sequentially in the future.
【Contact Information】
Japan Sign Language Culture Association
Email: contact@jslca.fujino-official.com
At this event, we plan to challenge a "world record" for the number of participants in a sign language song lesson, connecting the physical venue with online participants.
Additionally, ticket sales began today, May 12, 2026.
Tickets can be purchased from the official website.
Okinawa International Sign Language Festival URL: https://sub.deaf-links.com/page/Sobs8cH5BBjO
■ Okinawa International Sign Language Festival Overview
Event Name: Okinawa International Sign Language Festival
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Venue: Okinawa Convention Center
Organizer: Japan Sign Language Culture Association
■ Challenging a World Record
At this event, we plan to challenge a "world record" by connecting hearing and non-hearing people through sign language and music.
We are planning to connect the physical venue with online participants, recruiting participants from Japan and abroad, and challenging a world record for the number of participants in a sign language song lesson.
Currently, deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people are working together on preparations, and by utilizing online platforms, we will transmit a new form of co-creation from Okinawa as an event that can be participated in from anywhere, regardless of location, both domestically and internationally.
■ About this Project
This project aims to create a place where people can connect with the world through the language of sign language, including hearing people, non-hearing people, and people from overseas.
The theme is:
The world connected by sign language
A co-creation event through music, sign language, and a world record
Through music, sign language, and the challenge of a world record, we will transmit moments from Okinawa where people can express themselves and be moved together, transcending positions and languages.
■ Event Content (Planned)
・World record challenge project
・Sign language song stage
・Participatory performance
・International exchange program, etc.
■ About Ticket Sales
Ticket sales start date: May 12, 2026
URL: https://sub.deaf-links.com/page/Sobs8cH5BBjO
*Details will be announced sequentially on the official website and social media.
■ Future Plans
Details such as guest performers and program content will be announced sequentially in the future.
【Contact Information】
Japan Sign Language Culture Association
Email: contact@jslca.fujino-official.com