The northern part of Okinawa is comprised of Nago City, which forms a central hub, Onna Village and the northern stretch of the island from Kin Town, and the surrounding remote islands, with a large number of precious plant and animal species inhabiting and growing in the untouched natural environment of the Yanbaru forests.
The northern part of the island is also home to beautiful stretches of coastline and a large number of resort hotels can be found along the western coastline, designated as a Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park. The area also boasts a number of historical and cultural tourist attractions, including the Nakijin Castle Ruins, designated as a World Heritage listed site.
The central area of Okinawa, home to several key MICE facilities, including the Bankoku Shinryokan and the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), is also home to a number of research and educational facilities, such as the Meio University and the National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College, making it ideal for government-based, international conferences and academic conferences.

A number of resort hotels, restaurants, and shopping, convention, marina and recreational facilities are concentrated along the western coastline from Ginowan City to Yomitan Village, creating a tourist and convention area with an international flavor and an urban beach resort-like feel.
Key MICE facilities in the area include the Okinawa Convention Center and the National Theatre Okinawa, making it possible to stage a variety of special events, from small to large-scale events. Hotel facilities are also concentrated in this area, making it ideal for small to medium enterprise meetings and incentive holidays.
By working together with other MICE facilities in the surrounding area, it is also possible to stage medium to large-scale events.
This part of the island is also home to Mihama American Village, a melting pot of Okinawan and American culture, and a number of unique venues where you can experience the history and traditional culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom, making it ideal for a little bit of fun pre or post convention or for interactive programs.

The area around the east coast boasts the second and third largest cities of Okinawa in terms of population in Okinawa City and Uruma City respectively. In addition to a range of municipal facilities, there are also plans to construct a large, MICE facility in the Nakagusuku Bay Port Marine Town district.
Further, with the upcoming development of a new arena in Okinawa City, this area is also expected to develop into a MICE area, with a focus on larger events that are difficult to hold in other locations.
The east coast area has the second and third largest populated cities in the prefecture, Okinawa city and Uruma city respectively. In addition to the accumulation of urban infrastructures in the area, the construction of a large-scale MICE facility is planned in the in the Nakagusuku Bay Port Marine Town area.

In the southern part of the island, city centers spread from Itoman City to Naha with a concentration of advanced urban facilities, forming a center for exchange and interaction from both within and outside Okinawa, including Naha Airport, the gateway to Okinawa, and Naha Port all centralized around Kokusai Dori.
The central business district of Naha City in particular is home to a large number of businesses and urban-style hotels and also boasts a concentration of MICE facilities ideal for corporate conferences, such as the Okinawa Municipal Government Hall and the Okinawa Industry Support Center, making it ideal for small to medium enterprise meetings and incentive holidays.
Further, there are a large range of activities that can be organized for MICE participants to add a little extra to the experience, including visiting public facilities that tell of the history and culture of Okinawa, such as Shuri Castle and the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum, or diving and whale watching around the Kerama Islands, designated a national park.

In addition to the blessed natural environment, including rural landscape surrounding by agricultural land and seas with beautiful coral reefs, the Miyako and Yaeyama areas are home to the unique traditional arts and crafts of the islands, and is one of the leading tourist resort areas in Okinawa with a range of charming, natural landscapes and cultural attractions.
Miyakojima is the only city in Okinawa Prefecture designated a model environmental city, taking a leading role in the introduction of renewable energy. Further, Yaeyama Islands are home to the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park and Iriomote Island has been recommended as a World Natural Heritage Site.
Key MICE facilities located in the area include the JTA Dome Miyakojima, Future Creation Center (Miyakojima), Ishigaki City Hall (Ishigaki) and resort hotels, making it a popular area for incentive tours and sporting events. Further, designated as a demonstration field for biodiversity for its coral reefs and renewable energy, this area is also recommended for attracting and holding academic conferences that make use of the unique characteristics of the island areas.