Marriott International Japan announced on November 11, 2026, that it will hold its annual Christmas tree charity lighting ceremony on Saturday, November 28, at “The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa” in Nago City. In addition, the hotel will offer limited-quantity holiday-exclusive desserts made with Okinawan ingredients, as well as its first-ever osechi ryori (traditional New Year’s meal).
This year marks the 8th annual lighting ceremony. The event is open to the public—not just hotel guests—and will feature the sale of charity ornaments made from recycled ocean trash, a raffle, and refreshments such as mulled wine.
■Key Points
- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Lobby on Saturday, November 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Open to everyone)
- The charity ornaments come in three designs: “Shuri Castle,” “Sea Turtles and Coral Reefs,” and “Yambaru Rail and Christmas Tree” (2,500 yen each).
- Three holiday-exclusive sweets, including the “Chocolate Panettone with the Aroma of Okinawan Brown Sugar,” made with brown sugar from Okinawa Prefecture
- The hotel’s first-ever three-tiered Osechi set is limited to 20 sets and priced at 50,000 yen.
■The 8th Annual Christmas Tree Charity Lighting Ceremony
According to the announcement, the tree will be lit that day to the sound of carols sung by the children of the “Nago Junior Choir.” The tree will be decorated with original ornaments made from recycled marine debris collected during beach cleanups, and these ornaments will be available for purchase in limited quantities.
There are three designs this year. The design featuring Shuri Castle—which will open its Main Hall to the public on November 23—is said to incorporate cut vetiver grass, a plant used to prevent red soil erosion. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to organizations engaged in sea turtle conservation. Those who purchase an ornament on the day of the lighting ceremony will receive a raffle ticket for a Christmas gift drawing.
■Holiday-Exclusive Sweets
These seasonal desserts are created by the pastry chef who joined the team in conjunction with the restaurant’s renovation in the summer of 2026. All items are available in limited quantities and will be discontinued once they sell out.
- Chocolate Panettone with a Hint of Brown Sugar: 5,800 yen (On sale starting November 28. Shipping available within and outside the prefecture; shipping fees not included)
- Raspberry & Yuzu Chocolate Mousse: 7,500 yen (Reservations accepted through December 20; pick up at the hotel December 21–25)
- Family-Style Bûche de Noël: 7,500 yen (Same as above. A cake you decorate and finish yourselves.)
■The Hotel's First-Ever Osechi Meal
The three-tiered box features one tier for each of the hotel’s restaurants: the Japanese “Gusuku,” the Italian “Riva Ristorante,” and the teppanyaki “Kise.” It is filled with items such as rafute simmered in brown sugar, island rakkyo, Okinawan Kuroge Wagyu filet steak, and Ise lobster, and is presented wrapped in a Ryukyu indigo-dyed furoshiki cloth. Sales are limited to hotel guests and those who can pick it up at hotels within Okinawa Prefecture.
■Overview
| Lighting Ceremony | Saturday, November 28, 2026, 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. / Lobby (Open to everyone) |
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| Ornament | 2,500 yen (tax included) · Limited quantity |
| Holiday Sweets | Panettone: 5,800 yen (available starting November 28); Mousse and Bûche de Noël: 7,500 yen each (reservations accepted through December 20; pick up December 21–25) / Lobby Lounge & Bar (11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.) |
| Osechi | Three-tiered box: 50,000 yen (tax included) · Limited to 20 sets (available only to hotel guests and those who can pick it up at a hotel within the prefecture) |
| Location | The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa (1343-1 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture) |
| Inquiries | 0980-43-5555 (Main Number) |
Source:Marriott International Japan Press Release (PR TIMES, November 11, 2026)
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