The story so far,
and looking to the future.
Okichan Theater has been entertaining visitors since 1975.
Okichan and Muku are Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. They’ve been with us since the International Ocean Exposition in 1975!
We’re celebrating 50 years of rearing Okichan and Muku. As we look back on half a century, we will also share updates and plans for the aquarium.
| 50 years of Okichan Theater | Congratulation message to Okichan and the dolphins |
| 50th year special events | 50th year special products |
50 years of Okichan Theater
Congratulation message to Okichan and the dolphins
50th year special events
Oki-chan, an Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin who had been part of our dolphin shows for 50 years since 1975,
passed away on December 2, 2025.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for all the warm support shown to Oki-chan over the years.
Panel exhibit showing 50 years of rearing the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin
Many important pictures and footage of the dolphin shows from the past were exhibited along with the outfits of the successive trainers.
We look back on the past 50 years of Okichan’s and Muku’s journeys, and their roles as symbols of tourism for Okinawa.
We will also share information on the life of the dolphins and how we care for them. You may learn their secrets to longevity!
We look back on the past 50 years of Okichan’s and Muku’s journeys, and their roles as symbols of tourism for Okinawa.
We will also share information on the life of the dolphins and how we care for them. You may learn their secrets to longevity!
- Date and time
- May 5th (Monday and holiday) 8:30~17:30
- Place
- Water Stop Rest House
- Fees
- Free
Diver show for a limited time only
Diver shows were performed until 2020, and they will return for a limited time.
We hope you enjoy the heartwarming show performed by a diver, and Muku who is entering his 50th year of rearing.
We hope you enjoy the heartwarming show performed by a diver, and Muku who is entering his 50th year of rearing.
- Duration
- May 1st, 2025 (Thursday) ~ June 30th (Monday)
- Time
- 11：00～11：15/13：45～14：00
- Place
- Okichan Theater Diver show pool
Special products for Okichan’s 50th year of rearing
Products commemorating the 50th year of rearing are being sold at the Okichan shop next to the Okichan Theater!
We hope you stop by and visit.
We hope you stop by and visit.
- Place
- Okichan shop
- Okichan T-shirt (Available in two colors)
- Size available in S~XL ¥2,980 tax included
- Okichan cap (Available in two colors)
- ¥3,170 tax included
- Okichan tote bag (Available in two types)
- Size S ¥1,650 tax included
Size M ¥1,980 tax included - Okichan mug cup (Available in two types)
- 200ｍｌ ￥1,540 tax included
320ｍｌ ￥1,760 tax included
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Commissioning ceremony as Motobu Town’s police chief for a day
The Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins Okichan and Muku, performed at the Okichan Theater when appointed as the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police of Motobu Town for a day.
Okichan and Muku have reached their 50th year of rearing this May. These dolphins hold the world’s longest rearing record for the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin.
To commemorate this event, we held a one-off special performance and dolphin show with live music conducted by the Okinawa Prefectural Police Band.
Okichan and Muku have reached their 50th year of rearing this May. These dolphins hold the world’s longest rearing record for the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin.
To commemorate this event, we held a one-off special performance and dolphin show with live music conducted by the Okinawa Prefectural Police Band.
- Date and time
- February 22nd, 2025 (Saturday)
＜Commissioning ceremony ＞14:00～
＜Special dolphin show＞14:20, 15:45 7-8 minutes each performance - Place
- Okichan Theater
- Fees
- Free
- Contents
- An exhibit of a police car, and a performance by the police band
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Commemoration ceremony for 50 years of rearing
A certificate of appreciation was given to Okichan, and a one-off special dolphin show took place.
Over the past 50 years, so many visitors have loved the talent and charm of Okichan and Muku. We celebrated the memorable day with Okichan, Muku, and our visitors.
Over the past 50 years, so many visitors have loved the talent and charm of Okichan and Muku. We celebrated the memorable day with Okichan, Muku, and our visitors.
- Date and time
- May 5th (Monday / National Holiday)
Opening performance 13:50
Award ceremony to Oki-chan 14:00
Collaboration eisa dance 14:30, 15:45 - Place
- Okichan Theater
- Fees
- Free
- Cast
- Original Performing Arts Group Requios, Nago High School Brass Band
