[History and cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom period of Izena Island] ■ vol 3 "Reverse Field" Sakata Born into a family of farmers, Machigani was a hard worker from an early age and worked very agriculture such as rice cultivation. One year, the island was hit by a drought, and while the water in the rice fields on the island dried up, only the rice paddies of Machigani were full of water. According to one theory, the girls of the island, who were fond of the hard-working and good-natured Machigani, brought water to his rice fields every night. However, in reality, his rice fields were terraced, and the upper part of the rice field was overflowing with spring water, and the water continued to flow to the lower rice paddies, so the water never dried up. The rice fields of the other young men were large in area, but they were not blessed with water and relied on the gods, but the rice fields of Matsugane were small in area but blessed with water and rice ears. This shows that he was very intelligent. However, the young people on the island, who were usually jealous of Matsukin's popularity, accused him of being a water thief, saying, "The reason why the water does not dry up is because Matsukin is stealing from other rice paddies," and even tried to get rid of him. This is the "certain misunderstanding" described in vol. 2. Fearing for his life, Shogane decides to leave the island. This reverse rice field has been left almost in its original form, and even today it is constantly gushing out of water, and is now managed by the village board of education, where the island children's association experiences rice planting and harvesting every year. (Corona has been canceled) In this place, a poem written by the daughters of the Mido (Miyarabi) = island at that time in memory of Matsugane, who left the island, is left on the monument, and it can be read from this song monument that Matsugane was thought of by the daughters of the island. [Contents of the song monument] "I would have liked to see more of Machigani working in a short robe." It is a poem that expresses the love that the maidens of the island have for Shogane and the loneliness that he is gone.　 * Machigani (Machigani) = The name of King Shoen's youth when he was on Izena Island. * Kanamaru (Kanamaru) = The name of King Shoen after he left the island. * Shoen = The name of the king. ※美童 (みやらび) = daughter, woman

[History and cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom period of Izena Island] ■ vol 2 "Shoen-o Oniwa Park" The story of how he became the king of the Ryukyus from a farmer At the age of 24, Shokin (later King Shoen) left the island. Pointing to the main island of Okinawa, he holds an "eke" (the dialect for oars) in his right hand, and a bronze statue of him standing at that time is erected. Shogane is misunderstood by the islanders and is driven out of the island. Accompanied by his then-wife and young brother, he crossed the sea in a small boat and arrived at a district called Ginama in the Kunigami district in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. There, he lives with his brother and his wife for a while, and is taken care of by the locals, but after a while, he goes to Shuri with his brother. He became a servant of Prince Yurai, the younger brother of the 5th King of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Sho Jinfuku. At that time, he began to call himself "Kanamaru". Kanemaru, who was naturally intelligent and industrious, was soon recognized for his qualities, and Prince Koshirai strongly recommended Kanemaru to King Shokin Fuku as his servant, and in 1447 Shoen began his career as an official with the low-ranking position of retainer Akato. Here, Kanemaru demonstrated his abilities and rose through the ranks to the point of wearing a yellow hachimaki, which signified the status of a high-ranking official. Then, in 1454, when Prince Koshirai ascended the throne as the 6th king, Sho Yasuhisa, he was even more important, and in 1454 he was appointed as the head of the land (lord) of Nishihara Makiri. Five years later, at the age of 45, he was appointed to the position of in charge of the country's finances and foreign affairs, and as a result, he was on the verge of the post of three commanders, which is equivalent to the ministerial class today, but his fate changed with the death of King Sho Yasuhisa. The 7th king, Shotoku, was a tyrant, and the whole country was grieving, and Kanemaru, who could not see it, did not listen to his opinion, so Kanemaru resigned his post and withdrew to the inner part of the domain. After the death of King Shotoku, a coup d'état by his vassals occurred in the royal palace, and King Shotoku's son was disposed of. The reign of the first Sho clan was interrupted here, and the vassals recommended Kanemaru to be the next king, and eventually accepted the persuasion, and at the age of 54, Kanemaru became the king of the second Sho clan of the Ryukyu Kingdom. ■Statue production: Mutsutoshi Naka (Japan plate printmaker) 　　　　　 Kurayoshi Takara (Professor Emeritus, University of the Ryukyus) 　　　　　* Both are famous people from Izena Island. * Matsugani (Machigani) = The name of King Shoen's youth when he was on Izena Island. * Kanamaru (Kanamaru) = The name of King Shoen after he left the island. * Shoen = The name of the king.

[History and cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom period of Izena Island] ■ vol 1 "King Shoen's Birthplace Mihosojo" The site of the mansion where the person who became the first Sho clan "King Shoen" was born in 1415 in Izena Village, Moromi, and was born. Three kuba trees, three fukugi trees and three rocks are placed on the grounds. His umbilical cord is buried in one of the three rocks. It was built during his accession to the throne by Shoen's son, King Shoshin, who would become the third king. Next door to one of these places There is a well called "Shiohiraga". "Gar" means "well" in the Okinawan dialect In 1415, when Shokin, the king of Shoen, was born, the well that is said to have been used for the birthing bath remains as it was at that time. These places are the site of the mansion where the future King of the Ryukyus was born, so they are sacred places and are the most important places of worship on Izena Island.

I think it's a good idea to take a walk in the villages where the old-fashioned scenery of Okinawa still remains.

Birthplace of the second Sho clan of the Ryukyu Kingdom, "King Shoen" "Izena Island" Next to Gyokuriku in Shuri, the Tama Palace of Izena, the tomb of the royal family ✨ Location: Izena Village It is carefully preserved as an important cultural property. Admission is free.

In the back is manned "Izena Island", and in the foreground is the uninhabited island "Yanaha Island"

An island ♡ where you can see the coral reef of Hart

Izena Island #Shimano Illumination 2023 will be held again this year! Please look forward to☆ミ [Night where the starry sky and illumination of Izena Island meet] #Stripe Illumination 2023 Period: 2023/12/9〜2024/1/19 Lighting time: 17:30-0:00 Location: Rinkai Fureai Park (right next to Nakata Port)

A festival to pray for a good harvest held in four villages on Izena Island, Okinawa Prefecture In 2024, it will be held in each village on 7/20, 7/27, 7/30, and 8/3!

\Events related to Izena Island in November/ Here are some events on and off the island. [Outside the island] 11/11 Sat Izena Kyoyu Performing Arts Association Charity Performance [Shimauchi] 11/11 Sat Tour de Okinawa in Izenajima Tournament [On the island] 11/19th 36th Zena 88 Triathlon Tournament 【Shimauchi】11/23 Holiday Izena Village Health Fair & Shimazora City (Flea Market) 【Off-Island】11/24 Fri Remote Island Fair 2023 [On the island] 11/25 Sat Drag Race 2023 in Izenajima Tournament November is full of events!

The closest Cat Island to Takamatsu in the Seto Inland Sea, Ongi Island.

A small outlying island that made a name for itself as a "drifting post office" at the Setouchi International Art Festival, Awashima. Although it is inaccessible, it can occupy this entire tranquility.

Take the kids on the Shimanami Kaido. It is a cycling journey full of tears and sweat and a sense of accomplishment.

Kouri Island / Kouri Island is located in Nakijin Village in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. This is a photo taken in midsummer with the view from Yagaji Island. I, Uchinanchu (Okinawan) are also impressed by this scenery ^^ Cobalt blue is deep and emerald green is shallow. Ferries come through Cobalt Blue. It is beautiful if the sun is out even in winter, but I want to see this color! If so, it is recommended to come around the summer solstice, when the position of the sun is at the top. Don't let a typhoon come...

Ikei Bridge / It is a red bridge that connects Miyagi Island and Ikei Island through the underwater road in the central part of the main island of Okinawa. The emerald green sea is very beautiful. It's more transparent and very beautiful when viewed from the bridge! The rainy season in Okinawa ends from mid-June to early July, when the color of the sea is most vivid. It is recommended to come around the summer solstice! However, it is typhoon season, so we can only (-_-;) pray when it comes.

Kafubanta / Kaho Banta on Miyagi Island just before going to Ikei Island from the Katsuren Peninsula in the central part of the main island of Okinawa via the Underwater Road! On this day, it was not good because it was foggy, but on a clear day, the gradation of cobalt blue and emerald green is very beautiful. Because this scenery makes me happy, this place was called "Cape Happiness" in the Okinawan dialect "Kafubanta". The sandy beach you can see below is "Nuchi no Hama", which is also a place where sea turtles come to lay eggs.

View from the Mesenozaki Observatory on Zamami Island in the Kerama Islands. This photo was taken just before the sun sets on the horizon at midsummer sunset. It is famous for its world-class beautiful sea, but it is also a place where you can see such a view.

During a trip on Iki Island, a remote island in Nagasaki. At Sakyohana. Nice entrance clouds and wonderful family in a film style. During the trip, it was not easy to get sunny, but I was floating in the sun. The group in the photo is also enjoying sightseeing. A trivial memory on a remote island one such summer day.

Scenery of Kohama Island Chura Sugar Road cow emerald green Kitanohama (Nishi no Hama)

Scenery of Kohama Island Chura Sugar Road cow emerald green Kitanohama (Nishi no Hama)

Scenery of Kohama Island Chura Sugar Road cow emerald green Kitanohama (Nishi no Hama)

In the middle of summer, in the Ogasawara Islands, South Island. The contrast between the vivid green and blue is truly paradise. Feeling like you've come to the end of the earth.

Amami Oshima in February. Swim with humpback whales that have traveled south to breed and raise their young. The moment you become a part of nature is an emotion itself. I feel like I have received great power, energy, and good luck from a humpback whale with a big body and gentle eyes.

One summer day on Kurahashi Island, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture. A powerful festival where beautiful and glittering mikoshi collide with each other. After finishing his big role, he takes a breath and watches the situation. It was a time when I was fascinated by the beauty of the mikoshi and the people who worked the festival with all their might in mind of the local area.

This is the sea of Yoron Island in Kagoshima Prefecture that I went to on my trip. The sea is the most beautiful I have ever seen. There were almost no people and everywhere I went, it looked like a private beach. The sea was also wonderful, and I was able to see a lot of fish not only diving but also snorkeling. It has not been developed and there are some inconveniences, but it is also valuable and I wanted to leave it for future generations. I will never forget taking a leisurely nap on the nearby beach every day.

Red lighthouse in Naze, Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. There is an ocean nearby on the island, so it is ? a good place for fishing lovers.

Imazato, Yamato Village, Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. It is the village at the back of Amami City. It is my favorite place because it is right in front of me. I want to drive without worrying about Corona. ?

Hien Beach seen from Toen, Yamato Village, Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. When Corona is over, I want to go fishing with everyone.

? Kutakajima Nanjo / Okinawa ?? Kudaka Island, Nanjo / Okinawa Kutaka Island is the island ? of gods located in Nanjo City, southern Nanjo Amamikiyo, who created the Ryukyu dynasty, It is a sacred island that is said to have descended from heaven and began to build a nation. When there are sacred ceremonies, etc. So much so that there are restrictions on visiting the island! Go ✨ around on a rental bike Of course, Kutaka Island has a beach, Island of the Gods! There are also many sacred spots. Let's ? ♀️ go around so as not to be rude. Trees and plants are tropical and spacious ? It is also a peaceful island where aunts and uncles feel free to talk to you. If there are no tourists in Okinawa, Financial independence is quite tough. Okinawa's remote islands are really small! If you don't get on a boat, you won't be able to get medical care. With grandfathers and grandmothers, May ✨ the day come when you can do it again Let's ? stay home now