Halekulani Okinawa, the only Double Five-Star luxury resort in Okinawa, today announces an exclusive retreat with Blue Zones, the global leader in longevity research and well-being solutions. Taking place Oct. 19-25, 2025, the only Blue Zones™ Retreat in Japan immerses participants in the wisdom of longevity in one of the world’s original blue zones regions. This marks the second year of a three-year partnership between the two brands.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with Blue Zones for the second year, offering exclusive experiences for guests to explore the island’s cuisine, traditions and lifestyle, while gaining insights for their own health,” said Shigeki Yamamoto, Director of Sales and Marketing at Halekulani Okinawa. “By weaving Okinawa’s cultural heritage into every aspect of the retreat, we hope to offer visitors a meaningful and lasting connection to Japan’s only blue zones hotspot.”
The Blue Zones Retreat at Halekulani Okinawa will last seven days and six nights, featuring six Blue Zones modules designed to teach the Power 9® principles to live longer as well as several experiences and workshops rooted in Okinawa’s culture of longevity.
Blue Zones Retreat Highlights:
- Six Blue Zones modules, designed to teach the Power 9 principles
- Tea ceremony and cooking class with a Ryukyu cuisine expert using Okinawan ingredients
- Visit to an awamori distillery, recently recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Trip to the Yachimun no Sato, where guests can explore the studios and shops of Okinawan potters
- Tour of the historic Nakijin Castle Ruins, constructed in the 1200s
- Vegetable sushi workshop with Halekulani Okinawa’s sushi chef
- Cultural workshop on playing the sanshin, a traditional three-string Okinawan instrument
For more information, including the full itinerary and booking details, visit https://www.okinawa.halekulani.com/en/events/bluezones/.
