DiscoverYaima went to an Awamori distillery for a hands-on Awamori tour and tasting. And it was our first time! I gasped for a moment, because it was quite an extraordinary…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…