[Ocean Expo Park] “Churaumi Newsletter April Issue” Published!

Ocean Expo Park has published the April 2026 issue of our public relations magazine, 'Churaumi Newsletter,' which delivers the latest information on the park and its events.

This issue focuses on programs perfect for this season, where you can feel the arrival of spring, hands-on experiences to connect with nature, and events that families can participate in together. We invite you to visit the attractive Ocean Expo Park, where nature, culture, and experiences fuse together.

Event Information

Date	Event	Overview
Saturdays and Sundays in April	Herbal Soap Making Make your own original soap using herbal extracts and a blend of your favorite essential oils!	Location: Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum Time: 10:00–17:00 　　　(Last entry 16:00) Fee: 300 yen/piece
Saturdays and Sundays in April	Orchid Paper Craft Learn about the structure of orchids through paper crafts!	Location: Chura-shima Botanical Garden 　　　(Tropical Dream Center) Time: 9:30–11:30 Fee: Admission fee only Capacity: 20 people/day
April 29 (Wed, Holiday) – 　　May 6 (Wed, Holiday)	Sunflower Field and Sunflower Exhibition We have prepared photo spots in the sunflower field where you can take stunning pictures!	Location: Chura-shima Botanical Garden 　　　(Tropical Dream Center) Time: 8:30–19:00 　　　(Last admission 18:30) Fee: Admission fee only
April 25 (Sat) – 　　May 6 (Wed, Holiday)	Cardboard Maze GW Special The popular cardboard maze returns with a special Golden Week version!	Location: Oceanic Culture Museum Time: 10:00–17:00 　　　(Reception closes at 16:30) Fee: Junior high school students and under 100 yen 　　　High school students and above require admission fee Capacity: 150 people/day

In addition, there are many other fun events such as pressed flower coaster making and free distribution of seedlings!

We hope you take this opportunity to visit Ocean Expo Park with your whole family!

“Ocean Expo Park”　

Ocean Expo Park is a national park where you can experience Okinawa's “Sun, Flowers, and Ocean.”

The park houses a variety of facilities, including the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium with the theme of “Encounters with the Okinawan Sea,” the Tropical Dream Center where you can enjoy plants of the subtropical climate, the Oceanic Culture Museum which shares the history and culture of the Pacific region and Okinawan maritime peoples, and the Okinawa Native Village which conveys local culture.