Haneji Dam Museum

The Haneji Dam Museum takes Okinawa's water culture as its theme. Its exhibition is arranged around wood, fire, earth, metal and water, the five elements of Chinese philosophy, and moves from the natural life of the area to its cultural history. It was developed with local people and presents the historical and cultural assets around the dam.

The exhibition

Wood: the ecosystem of the Yanbaru area, with displays of rare plants and animals. The Tree Zone recreates the forests upstream on the Haneji Okawa River.

Fire: the history and cultural heritage of Haneji, including the work of figures such as Sai On and the restoration of the Haneji River.

Earth: traditional mountain life, with objects from and depictions of the old Haneji settlements.

Metal: technology used at the dam, such as the Dam Air Energy System (DAS) for clean energy.

Water: Okinawa's water culture, with exhibits on wells, festivals and rituals that show the spiritual meaning of water. The Water Zone shows historical customs around water.