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…
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Insider tips to rent a bike in Ishigaki We wrote earlier about cycling in the Yaeyama islands. In this post we give you tips on where to rent a bike…
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.…
Every year in November or December Yakimono matsuri, the local pottery festival, takes place. We’ll share the exact date on social media every year. Don’t miss this event, if you’re searching…
Reading a book, standup paddle, picknick or find your inner peace with yoga. The beaches on the Yaeyama islands all have a different atmosphere on offer. The Yaeyama archipelago has…
With over 90% of the island covered in dense tropical rainforests, waterfalls and the largest mangrove swamp of Japan, Iriomote island is known as ‘jungle’ island. With a 30 to 40 minutes ferry…
Hatoma island traditional house Hatoma beach Hatoma coral lagoon Hatoma cafe Pipachi island pepper Local Hatoma island Hatoma is a tiny island that’s perfect for those who love peace and…
Cycling the Yaeyama islands is fun! Every island has it’s own character, with Ishigaki being mountainous, Iriomote has a remote atmosphere, Taketomi and kuro are small and easy for a day…
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…