Flower and Whale Festival

Every winter a group of humpback whales come to the offshore of Kerama Archipelago, which includes Tokashiki Island. They come here from the farthest north ocean for upbringing their calves. Recently whale watching is very popular around Tokashiki Island. Many people enjoy watching whales swimming around. Tokashiki Chamber of Commerce hosts whale festival every March to campaign the whale watching which is the main attraction of Tokashiki in winter.