Hiking in Ishigaki is paradise for nature lovers and for sports enthusiasts. Most of the trails aren’t too difficult. Hiring a guide is possible and can give you more insights, although …
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. …
Locals know where to go when it comes to farmers markets and where it’s best for shopping. Sometimes it can be a bit difficult to find just te right place …
Kuroshima, cattle island with its crystal clear ocean, organises the annual cow festival in 2017 on: 26 February 2017 10:00 – 16:00 With games & food & music. For more …
A story on Kuroshima, Kuro island. FROM THE SKY – SORAKARA Kuroshima is one of our favourite Yaeyama islands. Visit our YouTube channel for more videos. If you plan to …
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 …
For breakfast & lunch in Ishigaki Shunka Banchan breakfast & lunch restaurant is truly a hidden gem. Located near the ocean in Shiraho, this is a good spot to escape the …
Unfortunately this restaurant is permanently closed. French restaurant Gadjo Dilo, hidden in a small alley connecting Ishigaki’s nightlife area, is a spot for foodies. As in more places in Japan, …
Ishigaki Palmtree grove, National Monument Ishigaki Kabira Bay Māpē mountain Ishigaki town shopping street Hirakubo Ishigaki city WELCOME TO ISHIGAKI, JAPANIshigaki is a tropical Japanese island and the gateway to …
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 …