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Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan
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Hi, thank you for visiting our blog about the Japanese Yaeyama islands! In this article we share with you our ‘fishing in Ishigaki’ video. FISHING IN ISHIGAKI Are you a fishing enthusiast? In The Netherlands, where I come from, fishing is one of popular ways for certain people to enjoy free time. As a country […]
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 in ishigaki four years ago, my plan was to relax from the impressions of my three months trip through Japan. So thinking of a tropical hideaway […]
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 they wanted. Free minds. Once in my teens I took wind surfing classes on a lake near us. I don’t know exactly why I quit. […]
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 gentle and thoughtful character. If you have the opportunity to travel to Yonaguni island, you’ll meet them free almost everywhere around the island. Such a […]
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. […]