Hi, thank you for visiting our blog about the Japanese Yaeyama islands! In this article we share with you our ‘fishing in Ishigaki’ video. FISHING IN ISHIGAKI Are you a …
For many creatives, Tokyo is in their top 5 of must visits. And sometimes they make an extra flight to the Yaeyama islands. For the same reason I did once.…
ART IN ISHIGAKI ISLAND You might not think of a vibrant art scene in tropical paradise Ishigaki in the first place. I can acknowledge that. When I arrived here in…
When I was younger, my friends in The Netherlands loved surfing. They took every opportunity to ride the waves. With their handmade wooden bike carriage they carried the board wherever…
Our 5 personal favourite sightseeing spots in Ishigaki island. People who follow us along, know we like the hidden places. The secret spots, known by locals. And even if they’re…
Today we shared a new ‘hidden’ cafe in Ishigaki on our insta stories. In our own countries we might not be used to sit on the floor. In Japan it’s…
An exceptionally beautiful documentary by Jill Coulon and Isabelle Chavanat about Japanese textile designer Akiko Ishigaki from Iriomote island. We took the drone videos in Iriomote. Akiko makes yarns from bananas, dyes with local…
It’s fascinating, islands have this effect on people. As soon as I arrive on Kohamajima’s shore after the 30 minutes ferry ride, the stunning blue ocean and a breeze of…
Today we decided to go for a lunch spot we never tried before, close to our house. For homemade kishimen at restaurant Kagi As a tourist I would have difficulties…