[:en] 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 …
[:en]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 …
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[:en]Lunch restaurant Kanan in Ishigaki island[:nl]Restaurant Kanan op Ishigaki eiland[:]
[:en] Lunchrestaurant Kanan is one of my personal favourites. In the village of Kainan right in the middle of Ishigaki island, in between houses and pineapple fields, lies lunch restaurant …
Plan the best hikes on Ishigaki—Omoto‑dake, Nosoko Mape, Fukai‑Omotodake & Kabira Terrace. Trail times, difficulty, safety tips, and seasons.
[:en]Juroku-nichi-sai is New Year’s Day for the ancestors. It’s the 16th day of the new year, the day after the first full moon in the moon calendar or lunar calendar. …
[:en]Locals know where to go when it comes to farmers markets and where it’s best for shopping. Sometimes it can be a bit difficult to find just te right place …
[:en]Kuroshima, cattle island with its crystal clear ocean, organises the annual cow festival in 2017 on: 26 February 2017 10:00 – 16:00 With games & food & music. For more …
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[:en]Kuroshima Sorakara – Kuro island From the sky[:nl]Kuroshima Sorakara – Kuro eiland vanuit de lucht[:]
[:en] A story on Kuroshima, Kuro island. FROM THE SKY – SORAKARA Kuroshima is one of our favourite Yaeyama islands. Visit our YouTube channel for more videos. If you plan …
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[:en]Yakimono matsuri – Ishigaki pottery Festival [:nl]Yakimono matsuri – Ishigaki pottenbakkers festival[:]
[:en]Every year in November or December Yakimono matsuri, the local pottery festival, takes place. We’ll share the exact date on social media every year. Don’t miss this event, if you’re searching …
[:en] For breakfast & lunch in Ishigaki Shunka Banchan breakfast & lunch restaurant is truly a hidden gem. Located near the ocean in Shiraho, this is a good spot to escape …