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…
Article by Ishigaki City Tourism Culture Division,Planning Department Kabira, Ishigaki City, where beautiful nature meets a vibrant tapestry of cultural traditionsKabira, known for its emerald green waters that evoke sighs…
There are a few vegetarian restaurants in Ishigaki. I’ll help you find them. Unfortunately their representation is scarce. Which is, I think, slightly against the expectations of Buddhist country Japan.…
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 for…
#7days7cafes Papiru Last week, we had a great time discovering new spots to visit on Ishigaki Island. For us, high-quality food, drinks, service, and atmosphere are essential, and we love…
THE THINGS YOU HOPE TO SEE ONCE IN YOUR LIFE One of them is a tiny glowing beetle. Fireflies in Japan are called Hottaru. The magical Hime bottaru can be…
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…
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