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Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan
Island stories
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. https://youtu.be/NNI4AGLiGFU If you plan to visit Kuro island, forget about your busy life. Let your thoughts blow away by the wind. https://youtu.be/TxozNlorsFo Open your mind for new ideas […]
Cycling is one of the best ways to explore the Yaeyama Islands. Each island has its own character: Ishigaki is mountainous, Iriomote feels remote and wild, while Taketomi, Kuroshima and Kohama are compact enough for a relaxed ride. Choose your bike and route carefully, because distances, heat and hills can be more demanding than expected. […]
Japan is a very safe country to travel. The Japanese people would like to prevent insecurity and choose safe situations first. That makes travelling through Japan enjoyable. We made a list of possible hazards on the beaches and inside the ocean. Don’t worry, this list is mainly to make you conscious and to prevent unnecessary situations. […]