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, and flavor.
[: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…
Introduction Kuroshima (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…
Hatoma island traditional house Hatoma beach Hatoma coral lagoon A friendly local cafe on Hatoma island Pipachi island pepper Local Hatoma island Introduction Small, round, and ringed with shallow coral…