An independent island guide
Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan
Island stories
The islands
Aragusuku is made up of Kamiji and Shimoji. Together they are known as Panari, meaning separated. Plan a visit through an organised boat excursion, with the guide arranging both the crossing and where the group can go.
The islands
For us, Hateruma is about the colour and clarity of the sea, its reef and the quiet of a small island. Give those reasons enough time, and plan the crossing as carefully as the stay.
Plan your trip
A walk in Banna Park and a mountain outing on Ishigaki are not the same thing. Here is how we think about the places we have walked, and what to check before setting out.
Culture & community
This archive story follows the remembrance and family traditions we encountered on Ishigaki during Obon in 2017.
Pizzeria in Ishigaki Searching for a pizzeria in Ishigaki? The islands in the Yaeyama archipelago offer good authentic restaurants, but after a while you crave for something else isn’t it? Pizzeria il trecorde started in 2016 in Ishigaki city. The chef prepares the homemade pizzas in an Italian wood oven, which was shipped all the way […]
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. […]