Introduction The Yaeyama Islands (八重山諸島), located in Okinawa Prefecture, are home to some of Japan’s most breathtaking beaches. Unlike crowded mainland destinations, the islands offer a mix of powdery white …
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The Heart of the Yaeyama Islands Ishigaki Island (石垣島) is the vibrant center of the Yaeyama archipelago, located in the far …
Iriomote Island (西表島, Iriomote-jima) is the largest island of the Yaeyama chain, yet over 90% of its land is covered in …
Taketomi Island (竹富島) is one of the most iconic islands of the Yaeyama archipelago. Just a short 10–15 minute ferry ride …
Kohama Island (小浜島) is often called the “heart” of Yaeyama. Sitting almost in the geographical center of the archipelago, this small …
Introduction Kuroshima (黒島) is one of the most tranquil and unique islands of the Yaeyama archipelago. Known as the “island of …
[:en]Aragusuku island isn’t one but two islands (Kamiji and Shimoji) separated by the ocean. Panari is dialect for ‘separated’. At low tide low …