[:en] 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 …
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[:en]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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[:en]5 best sightseeing spots in Ishigaki island[:nl]5 beste spots die je niet mag missen in Ishigaki Japan[:]
[:en]Our 5 personal favourite sightseeing spots in Ishigaki island. People who follow us along, know we like the hidden places. The secret spots, known by locals. And even if they’re …
- Art & Design
[:en]Japanese textile designer Akiko Ishigaki from Iriomote in Au fil du monde [:nl]Japanse textiel designer Akiko Ishigaki uit Iriomote in Au fil du monde[:]
[:en]An exceptionally beautiful documentary by Jill Coulon and Isabelle Chavanat about Japanese textile designer Akiko Ishigaki from Iriomote island. We took the drone videos in Iriomote. Akiko makes yarns from bananas, dyes with local …
[:en]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 …
- Culture
[:en]The Yonaguni pony. One of the eight pony breeds native to Japan[:nl]De Yonaguni pony. Één van de acht Japanse pony rassen.[:]
[: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 …
Plan the best hikes on Ishigaki—Omoto‑dake, Nosoko Mape, Fukai‑Omotodake & Kabira Terrace. Trail times, difficulty, safety tips, and seasons.