JUNKO KOSHINO
One of Japan's leading designers, Junko Koshino was born in Kishiwada, Osaka. At the age of 19, she was the youngest recipient of the Soen Award, a gateway to success for new designers. She participated in the Paris Collection from 1978 to 2000 and has held fashion shows in Beijing, New York, Vietnam, Cuba, Myanmar, and other countries around the world.
Have a new table tennis experience in Okinawa!
A fusion concept combining "Street Ping-Pong" and "Ping-Pong Pop-up Bar" produced by world-renowned designer Junko Koshino will be held for a limited time prior to Asteeda Festival 2023, which will bring a new kind of entertainment with sports as its starting point!
Enjoy Okinawa and the new world view of table tennis mixed with Ryukyu Asteeda's table tennis and Junko Koshino's designs.
- Ryukyu Asteeda is a professional table tennis team based in Okinawa that belongs to the T-League, a Japanese table tennis league.
Ryukyu Asteeda Social Media Photo Submission Campaign
#ryukyuasteedaSTT
Enter to win a ticket (worth JPY 4,000) to the Asteeda Festival!
- How to apply
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There are two ways to apply. ① SNS Photo Submission or ② Survey Response
①Please locate the street ping-pong tables throughout Okinawa and Naha City, then share the pictures with the hashtag #ryukyuasteedaSTT.
The colorful ping-pong table designed by Junko Koshino serves as a landmark!②Please attend the event and complete the survey. （https://forms.office.com/r/MKaEs7abiq）
- Application Outline
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- A total of 100 people who post a photo or respond to a survey with the hashtag will win court-side tickets (worth JPY 4,000) to the Asteeda Festival on December 23-24.
（https://ryukyuasteeda.jp/asteedafes2023/） - Admission ticket for 1 person per 1 account
- Free admission for the first 50 people per day, for a total of 100 people over the two days. Please come to the entrance of the Asteeda Festival on the day and present the screen of your post.
- Please note that if the number of guests exceeds the expected number, you will not be able to admitted to the event.
- A total of 100 people who post a photo or respond to a survey with the hashtag will win court-side tickets (worth JPY 4,000) to the Asteeda Festival on December 23-24.
What!? A ping-pong table in a place like this?
What!? A ping-pong table in a place like this?
Ping-pong tables produced by Junko Koshino will appear at various locations in Okinawa Prefecture! How many can you find?
Play street ping pong and share the images on social media ♪
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Southeast Botanical Gardens
Near Okinawa Expressway Okinawa-kita Interchange! The illuminations are attractive and were ranked 3rd in the country at the Illumination Awards and selected as one of the top three night views in Okinawa. Enjoy a game of table tennis surrounded by tropical plants during the day and a fantastic atmosphere at night.
Opening period
November 15 (Wed) - December 24 (Sat) *During business hours※During business hours
Access
Approx. 50 minutes from Naha Airport by expressway, approx. 5 minutes from Okinawa North IC exit
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Koza Music Town
This is a commercial complex that promotes Okinawan music culture. The center of Okinawa City tourism, where Music Town Oto Ichiba, the Okinawa City Tourism Association, and the Okinawa Eisa Association are also located. Street ping-pong is now available in the covered plaza on the 1st floor! At night, we recommend taking a stroll through the exotic Koza area.
Opening period
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM December 16 (Sat) - 23 (Sat)※Except December 17
Access
Approx. 60 minutes by bus from Naha Airport. Please get off at "Goya" bus stop, and walk for a minute to the venue.
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Nansei Kanko Hotel
Conveniently located in front of Makishi Station on the Yui Rail and along Kokusai Street, the main street of Naha City. Please come to our hotel to enjoy ping-pong while dining or shopping, as it's the only spot in Naha City where you can do so.
Opening period
December 12 (Tue) - 24 (Sun)
Access
Approx. 18 minutes by monorail from Naha Airport, 0 minutes walk from Makishi Station (Yui Rail)
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REF Okinawa Arena by VESSEL HOTELS
In August 2023, a new hotel will open near Okinawa Arena, Okinawa Prefecture's largest multipurpose facility. Street ping-pong and original rackets designed by children in Okinawa will also be available in the 1st-floor lobby. We look forward to seeing how you "champuru" (mix)!
Opening period
December 12 (Tue) - 24 (Sun)
Access
Approx. 55 minutes from Naha Airport by local bus (routes 113 and 117). Approx. 5 minutes walk from Okinawa Arena.
Koza (Okinawa City)
Music Culture Meets Table Tennis
Koza (Okinawa City) Music Culture Meets Table Tennis
POP-UP BAR Venue
REF Okinawa Arena by VESSEL HOTELS
Asteeda Festival 2023 in Okinawa Arena
2023.12.23 Sat - 12.24 Sun
Based in Okinawa, Ryukyu Asteeda is a professional table tennis team that belongs to the Japanese table tennis league "T-League."
In holding the Asteeda Festival at Okinawa Arena, which is the most advanced arenas in Japan,
Ryukyu Asteeda will go beyond the framework of table tennis to hold the largest sports, tourism, technology, entertainment, and food festival in Okinawa!