Guide: How to fully enjoy Araha Beach (Chatan-cho)!

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Araha Beach is located in Chatan-cho, in the center of the Okinawa main island, along the Western coast. It is a resort town with many foreign residents, and plenty of facilities in the nearby area!

Here, we would like to tell you about the unique features of a beach in the city, which is different from a typical lesser-known beach.
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Ishigaki Island’s Sightseeing Spots and Their Driving Routes

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Ishigaki Island in Okinawa prefecture – a popular island for its beautiful sea and southern island climate.
There are many people who visit Ishigaki and Okinawa’s main island within the same trip.

So this time, for those who ‘want to fully enjoy their stay for a short period of time’ we introduce several sightseeing plans that range from 3 hours to 1night/2days where you can fully enjoy the island. We hope you find it helpful.
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10 Places to Go for a Drive in Okinawa: Spots and Advice

okinawa-drive-spot-image01In this article, we describe 10 spots that are only accessible by car, and currently being popular through word of mouth.
We also added an introduction of traffic conditions and rules in Okinawa that you should keep in mind.
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Surprising beauty! 14 Okinawan Sunset Spots!

Okinawan Sunset

When experiencing the setting sun on an island, there is a different beauty from that found in the middle of a city.
Especially in Okinawa, the wide expanse of the sea and sky, growing gradually orange in color is a deeply moving sight.

This time we will be introducing some carefully selected and organized spots for a superb sunset, which we would love for you to see.
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The Earliest Cherry Blossom Viewing in Japan! All You Need to Know about Okinawan Sakura Events 【2016 Edition】

Okinawan Sakura
Cherry blossoms, known in Japanese as sakura, are one of the iconic flowers of Japan.
Warm and humid Okinawa is the first prefecture in Japan during the year when cherry blossoms start to bloom.
But the blossoms here are different from regular cherry blossoms in many ways.

In this article, we’ll be introducing the secrets behind Okinawan cherry blossoms.
And after that, we’ll introduce some events where you can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms yourself!

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Kabira Bay|Ways to enjoy the No.1 tourist spot in Ishigaki Island

ishigaki-spot-kabirawanThe beautiful emerald green water around the islands of Okinawa is a must-see.

Among the islands of Okinawa, Ishigaki Island is one of the best.

In particular, Kabira Bay on Ishigaki Island is a must-see spot.

The many attractions of the scenic Kabira Bay will be introduced here.
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