Welcome to Ishigaki Island
The Heart of the Yaeyama Islands Ishigaki Island (石垣島) is the vibrant center of the Yaeyama archipelago, located in the far south of Okinawa Prefecture. With its turquoise seas, dramatic…
The Heart of the Yaeyama Islands Ishigaki Island (石垣島) is the vibrant center of the Yaeyama archipelago, located in the far south of Okinawa Prefecture. With its turquoise seas, dramatic…
Iriomote Island (西表島, Iriomote-jima) is the largest island of the Yaeyama chain, yet over 90% of its land is covered in dense subtropical rainforest and mangrove swamps. With only one…
Taketomi Island (竹富島) is one of the most iconic islands of the Yaeyama archipelago. Just a short 10–15 minute ferry ride from Ishigaki, it is famous for its preserved traditional…
Kohama Island (小浜島) is often called the “heart” of Yaeyama. Sitting almost in the geographical center of the archipelago, this small island offers a perfect balance between untouched village life…
Introduction Kuroshima (黒島) is one of the most tranquil and unique islands of the Yaeyama archipelago. Known as the “island of cows” (牛の島) because cattle outnumber humans by more than…
[: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 tide, the water exposes coral that people can walk…
Introduction Yonaguni Island (与那国島, Yonaguni-jima) is the westernmost inhabited island of Japan, just 111 km from Taiwan. Famous for its mysterious underwater stone formations, wild horses, and breathtaking coastal cliffs,…
Hatoma island traditional house Hatoma beach Hatoma coral lagoon A friendly local cafe on Hatoma island Pipachi island pepper Local Hatoma island Introduction Small, round, and ringed with shallow coral…