Japan’s southernmost islands form an archipelago rich in contrasts. Okinawa, Miyako, Ishigaki, and the far-flung Yaeyama Islands share turquoise seas and subtropical skies, yet each carries its own history, rhythm, …
[:en] 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 …
Iriomote Island (西表島, Iriomote-jima) is the largest island of the Yaeyama chain, yet over 90% of its land is covered in dense subtropical rainforest and mangrove swamps. With only one …
IntroductionKuroshima (黒島) is one of the most tranquil and unique islands of the Yaeyama archipelago. Known as the “island of cows” (牛の島) because cattle outnumber humans by more than ten …
Hatoma island traditional house Hatoma beach Hatoma coral lagoon A friendly local cafe on Hatoma island Pipachi island pepper Local Hatoma island IntroductionSmall, round, and ringed with shallow coral gardens, …