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…
We wanted to keep restaurant Dining Shrimper in Ishigaki a secret… Dining Shrimper is one of our favourite restaurants in Ishigaki We are regular customers and every time the food…
The story behind Penguin shokudo is famous in Ishigaki. PENGUIN FUFU love story The Penguin shokudo owners, she is Japanese, he’s Chinese, fell in love years ago in Tokyo. The…
Pinacolada For this shop I’m happy to make a detour for. Doesn’t this looks delicious? Today we bought four donuts and a nuts and figs bread at Pinacolada bakery. They…
The day after O bon (or Bon). Obon, the festival to honour the spirits of one’s ancestors Bon is the most important event in Japan. Many Japanese families reunite with…
Insider tips to rent a bike in Ishigaki We wrote earlier about cycling in the Yaeyama islands. In this post we give you tips on where to rent a bike…
Meet Sanpin-chan on Kohama island. He’s one of the endangered Yonaguni Japanese breed ponies. It’s one of the eight pony breeds native to Japan. Yonaguni horses have a very…
Don’t miss the traditional harvest festival Hounensai, if you’re in Ishigaki, Iriomote or one of the other islands. This festival is held to thank the gods for the rich harvest…