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, …
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 …
[: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 …
[:en]#7days7cafes Sugarcane juice in Ishigaki This is an updated story: We visited Parlor Papaya many times already. Mostly after a short walk up to the Yaeyama palmtree forest. This time …
[:en]#7days7cafes *This restaurant is closed* Kusa Bobo means ‘covered with weeds’. But don’t let this meaning scare you off. The restaurant is located on a lush green hill in the …
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