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Trip to Yonaguni-jima Island-Episode 3

The final episode of my trip to Yonaguni is all about seafood cuisine, especially the Marlins. The fishery of Marlins is only one hour away from Yonaguni. As I passed by the fishing port in the morning, the fishermen were already unloading the Marlins. I ate at two Izakayas in my nights at Yona[...]

Okinawa Remote Islands, Spots in Japan

Trip to Yonaguni-jima Island- Episode 2

As I was riding on a scooter along the main road, I passed by a small museum and hesitated for a moment before I walked in. There was no any other guest, and the museum looks no different from a local house. I said “Sumimasen”, and then an old lady came out from inside. “You [...]

Okinawa Remote Islands, Spots in Japan

Trip to Yonaguni-jima Island-Episode 1

Many people are aware of Club Med resort at Ishigaki-jima Island, but have you ever heard of Yonaguni-jima Island? Yonaguni is situated to the west of Ishigaki-jima Island. The monument signifies its geo location as the westernmost point of Japan. Only 111 kilometers away from Taiwan, it is sai[...]

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Apart from Naha, there are much more interesting and alluring sites in Okinawa. So if you have time, traveling to its remote islands is strongly recommended. Miyako-jima Islands is situated about 300 kilometers to the southwest of Okinawa Island, and famous for its white sandy beaches and wonderful nature. It has an unique culture influenced by Asia Pacific islands, including the neighboring Taiwan. Thus the local festivals and rituals are quite distinct from the main island of Japan. Another attraction is Yaeyama Islands, which contain Hateruma-jima Island, Japan’s southernmost point. Other islands are the beautiful Ishigaki-jima and Iriomote-jima, also worth a visit.