IntroductionThe Yaeyama Islands (八重山諸島), located in Okinawa Prefecture, are home to some of Japan’s most breathtaking beaches. Unlike crowded mainland destinations, the islands offer a mix of powdery white sand, …
The Heart of the Yaeyama IslandsIshigaki 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 mountains, …
IntroductionYonaguni 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, Yonaguni …