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Island life

Hounensai: harvest and community in Yaeyama.

Hounensai brings harvest, prayer and community together. It is part of the life of the islands, with ceremonies and celebrations that differ from village to village.

Hounensai harvest festival Ishigaki

Don’t miss the traditional Hounensai harvest festival if you’re visiting Ishigaki, Iriomote, or one of the other Yaeyama Islands. The festival is held to thank the gods for the year’s harvest and to pray for abundance in the coming season. Each village organizes its own festivities. Many events are open to visitors, while some ceremonies […]