From Island to Table: The culinary journey of restaurant Batida in Ishigaki island
A serene seating area at Batida overlooking the 7×7 Hotel pool — an elegant corner to enjoy island cuisine. When I step into the elegant Seven × Seven Hotel in…
A serene seating area at Batida overlooking the 7×7 Hotel pool — an elegant corner to enjoy island cuisine. When I step into the elegant Seven × Seven Hotel in…
Japan’s southernmost islands form an archipelago rich in contrasts. Okinawa, Miyako, Ishigaki, and the far-flung Yaeyama Islands share turquoise seas and subtropical skies, yet each carries its own history, rhythm, and flavor.
The Hounensai (Harvest Festival) is a traditional agricultural ritual held every summer in the Yaeyama Islands, including Ishigaki, Taketomi island, Iriomote island, Hatoma island and Kuro island in Okinawa Prefecture,…
DiscoverYaima went to an Awamori distillery for a hands-on Awamori tour and tasting. And it was our first time! I gasped for a moment, because it was quite an extraordinary…
We’ve designed a beautiful tour around Ishigaki Island, part of the Yaeyama Islands in southern Japan, where you can immerse yourself in lush greenery and breathtaking ocean views. Along the…
Article by Ishigaki City Tourism Culture Division,Planning Department Kabira, Ishigaki City, where beautiful nature meets a vibrant tapestry of cultural traditionsKabira, known for its emerald green waters that evoke sighs…
[:en] Kitsugansai Festival on Kohama island is a colourful spectacle for the outsider. During this ‘wishes are fulfilled’ festival, Kohama inhabitants thank the kami (gods) for a good harvest and…
Discover one of Ishigaki Island’s sweetest hidden gems.We visited Papiru Cake Shop & Café, a charming patisserie in the historic village of Shiraho, Ishigaki. Though their sign is visible from…
Rakumi – A Taste of Kappo in Ishigaki At lunchtime, Rakumi in Ishigaki City this cozy, narrow restaurant—typical of dining spots on mainland Japan—quickly fills with locals. The owner-chef, brings…
It’s been several years now since we found the then new lovely Joo Chiat Cafe on our way to another cafe in Kabira, Ishigaki. Still it is one of our…