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It's all about Hateruma Island ~The Southern-Most Part in Japan!~

日本最南端の碑

Japan’s southernmost island, “Hateruma Island”.
This time, we’d like to introduce tourist spots in Hateruma Island.

We’ll also be showing ways to access the island, so be sure to check it out!

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Sightseeing&Eat&Stay! The Attractive Points of Kohama Islands

小浜島観光イメージ

Kohama Island is located nearly at the center of Yaeyama Islands.
Taketomi and Iriomote Islands are amazing, but doesn’t “Kohama Island,” which became famous after the morning drama series, also seem interesting?

Here, we talk about the attractions on Kohama Island.
Let’s seek some healing effects on Kohama Island with vast and serene field of sugarcanes.
 
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Travel Tips for Kudaka Island (Island of God) – Going through the Renal Cycling

レンタサイクルで行く久高島

Kudaka Island is the sacred place inhabited by Amamikiyo, the god that created the islands of Ryukyu.
There is a ritual that has been performed continuously on this island since the Ryukyu Dynasty (15th century), which is still performed today.

The whole of the Kudaka Island is a sacred place, and has an atmosphere different from other islands, where time passes in a special way.

Take a relaxed trip by bicycle to search for the hidden mysteries of Kudaka Island, the island of gods!

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Perfect guide for Yaeyama Islands and Must-See Spots!

八重山諸島観光まとめ

400km (≒248.5 miles) southwest of Okinawa Main Island lies Ishigaki Island, an island which is part of many surrounding islands that are collectively called the ‘Yaeyama Islands’.
Ishigaki Island is one of 10 other inhabited islands in the Yaeyama Island chain, and acts as the gateway to all the other surrounding islands.

All of the surrounding islands (except Yonaguni Island) in the Yaeyama Island chain can be reached by high-speed ferry from Ishigaki Island.

We will give an overview including the highlights of each of the islands.

We hope that this information will help you understand tthe Yaeyama Island more.

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Day Trip Experience in Nagannu Island

ナガンヌ島の頂上

“Nagannu Island” is an island where you can visit on a small boat leaving from Naha, close enough for a day trip. It is one of the Kerama Islands and popular for its beautiful ocean.

Today we will show you about our experience at Nagannu Island! We hope people who are thinking about going there will refer to this information.

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Best Five Breathtaking-view Oceans and Ocean-view Cafes!

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Okinawa is synonymous with the sea.

It’s said that the reason why Okinawa’s seas shine a pretty emerald blue is because the white sand that coral reefs make reflects the sunlight and ocean currents, starting with the Kuroshio, wash away contamination.

Even knowing that Okinawa’s seas are beautiful, there are lots of people who worry themselves about which places have spectacular ocean views.

For such people, we’re going to introduce five spots with spectacular ocean views, as well as five cafés where you can enjoy the sea.

We’d be glad if you made this article a reference for enjoying Okinawa’s seas even more.

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Experience of making Benimo Sweet Potato Tart in Okashigoten Onnason Store!

Okashi-Goten 門

“Benimo Sweet Potato Tart” is a souvenir staple from Okinawa.

The Benimo Sweet Potato Tart is made by “Okashi Goten” Sweets Palace, the original store known for sweet potato confections.

This store is frequented with people who visit during their trip to Okinawa.

We’ve got a bonus tidbit of information, that “There’s a rare, exclusive experience available only at the Onna store branch of Okashi-Goten.

To see if this is true, we’re going undercover to check out the Okashi-Goten Onna store.

What type of exclusive experience could there be at such an already well-known place?! Let’s go and check it out!

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How to enjoy sightseeing in Taketomi Island – where you can feel Okinawa Time

image of Taketomi island

The Yaeyama Islands are known for having one of the best coral reefs in Japan. These seven islands are packed full with real Okinawan charm.

Taketomi Island, one of Yaeyama’s seven islands, is far removed from the bustle of everyday life and is a place where time itself seems to slow down.

Besides being known for its beautiful ocean landscape, Taketomi Island is also known for maintaining its unique cultural traditions. You will surely be moved by its incredible scenery.

Here we will introduce various places to go, eat, and stay on Taketomi Island in a detail. Come fall under its spell!

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Okinawa- Kouri Island Perfect Guide!

古宇利島・古宇利大橋
Do you know what kind of place the “Kouri Island” is? In fact, Kouri Island is famous for the most beautiful seas in Okinawa.

For your full enjoyment in Kouri Island, we introduce highly recommended places such as beaches, hotels, and cafés that we have carefully selected!

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Kume Island Sights / Directions / Sightseeing Tips

 

Kumejima Sights

Here’s a guide to all the things to do, plus “Hate-no Hama”, and other must-see places in Kume Island (Kumejima). You’ll also find directions to Kume Island and information about how to go around on the island.
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