The beach with the most beautiful sunset 🏖️ 📍Izenama Beach Izanami Island, a remote island in Okinawa Prefecture A one-hour ferry ride from Unten Port in Nakijin Village

Just gazing out at the sea, lost in thought ✨ 📍Izanami Beach A remote Okinawan island where you lose all sense of time

📍Gitara Observatory Spectacular view from here ✨ Futamigaura Beach, selected among Japan’s 100 Best Shores

Izanami Beach 🏖️ The campsites on Izanami Island, a remote island in Okinawa Prefecture, are all free of charge 😊 (Please take your trash home with you)

Kumejima Tsumugi Exhibition and Kumejima Tsumugi Fair Week Held in February 6th is Kumejima Tsumugi Day! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the national designation of Kumejima Tsumugi as an Important Intangible Cultural Property. February 1st ~ 16th is Kumejima Tsumugi Fair Week. When you come to Kume Island, be sure to enjoy the charm of Kumejima Tsumugi, a traditional craft that Kume Island is proud of. How do you like it? to be rediscovered through seeing, touching, and experiencing? 【Kumejima Tsumugi Exhibition】 Venue: Kume Island Museum Period: February 1 (Sat) ~ February 16 (Sun), 2025 (Reiwa 7) *Closed on Mondays * The first day, February 1 (Sat) 11 o'clock ~ Opening Ceremony Held in at Kume Island Museum Contact us Kume Island Museum 542 Katekari, Kumejima, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa TEL　０９８－８９６－７１８１ Kumejima Tsumugi Fair Week Events will be held in on Sunday, February 2nd! 〇 Free dressing experience * Reception on the day, first-come, first-served basis 〇 Free weaving experience * Reception on the day, first-come, first-served basis 〇Exploring the historical background of Kumejima Tsumugi (10 o'clock ~ 14 o'clock) * Advance reservation required Information: President Toru Matsumoto February 1 (Sat) ~ February 16 (Sun) * 2/13 (Thursday) will be closed due to the old 16th Day Festival. 〇 Sales of special service items 〇Tsumugi Day Limited SALE Location: Kumejima Tsumugi no Sato Yuimaru-kan (Opening hours: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.) TEL:０９８－９８５－８３３３

Okinawa Winter Tradition "Kikumination" / In various parts of Okinawa, the chrysanthemum fields are illuminated from 11 p.m. ~ 3 p.m. every year from December ~ March. It is "electric chrysanthemum". Cultivation of chrysanthemums has become popular in conjunction with the New Year and the New Year, and the flowering time of chrysanthemums is adjusted by lighting at night. There are electric chrysanthemums on the mainland, but I hear that they are mainly House cultivation and cannot be seen from the outside. The warm Okinawan scenery and fantastic scenery will Unfolds! In Okinawa, it is called "Kikumination", which is a combination of chrysanthemums and illumination^^ Actually, I went to see it for the first time. (-_-;) The location is in the Obazura district of Itoman City. As you walk through the darkness, you will suddenly see a light. How many chrysanthemums are growing? It seems that the lighting time is different, and I was surprised when the light bulb in the next field suddenly turned on. ^^; When you come to Visiting the site, don't Squid into the field because it's private land...

Yomitan Village tourist spots & events introduction [December–March] Winter in Yomitan Village is full of fun! Here are just a few tourist spots and events to check out!! Come experience them for yourself! [Zanpa Lighthouse & Whale Watching] Zanpa Lighthouse, the only climbable lighthouse on Okinawa Island and certified as a “Lighthouse for Lovers,” offers whale watching in winter when humpback whales are raising their calves. [Ryukyu Lantern Festival] Now in its tenth year, the Ryukyu Lantern Festival ranks among Okinawa’s three greatest night views! Enjoy activities like making washi paper lanterns and projection mapping! [Illumi-Banta Seaside Night Lights] Illumi-Banta Seaside Night Lights, planned by Banta Cafe by Hoshino Resort, creates a magical scene where the blue sea and white sandy beach glow under a star-filled sky! [Yomitan Cosmos Field] A vast cosmos field spreads north of Yomitan Junior High School! While cosmos typically bloom in autumn on mainland Japan, they appear in Okinawa during this season. The Yomitan cosmos field is a perfect photo spot!

Yomi Marche is held on the third Sunday of every month. This time it will be held jointly with Umefes 2024 in Yomitan! A festival of sweet potatoes by sweet potato lovers for sweet potato lovers returns this year. Many local sweet potato dessert shops and food trucks from across the prefecture will take part! We look forward to welcoming many visitors. Date and time: Sunday, November 17, 2024, 10:00–16:00 Location: Yuntanza Farmers Market "Yunta Ichiba" parking lot Admission: Free Event proceeds in light rain; canceled in severe weather *At the same time, a former disease prevention study meeting will also be held!

Autumn Dusk and Purple Gold Mountain/Comet Atlas / I took this photo from a residential area in Gushi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It was covered by thick clouds, but a comet appeared through the clouds^^ The angle of the comet's tail that Shochiku Ume Plum is photographed in Hokkaido is different from Okinawa. Does that mean that the distance is that far away? I could see the comet's tail with the naked eye, so I Impression it for the first time since Comet Hale-Bopp^^ You can see Senaga Island in the middle and the runway of Naha Airport on the right. The mountain shadow in the back right is the Kerama Islands.

I took this photo when I traveled to Okinawa for the second time in my life. The Perseid meteor shower was just coming, and I was able to take a picture just now. In the northern part of Ishigaki Island, there were 📸 few private houses, which was perfect for taking pictures of the stars

It is a building with a view of the sea in midsummer. Squid, I want to spend a day looking at the sea from such a place.

Shisa-kun watching over the beach / Silvama Beach It is Silvama (Imadomarihama) located in Nakijin Village in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. There is one very colorful Shisa here. In Okinawa, Shisa is a guardian deity! They are watching over the beach, so you can spend your time here with peace of mind ^^

Boy jumping into the sea / Araha Beach (Shiokawa Bridge) It is a bridge on the way to Chatan town Araha Beach. Boys often jump into the sea from this bridge, but I was able to see it again! It's a place that becomes their stage on weekends ^^ I was jumping in happily. The sun went down, the surface of the water sparkled, and their silhouettes became picturesque!

Araha Beach / Araha Beach is located in Chatan town, Okinawa Prefecture. Rice military Kadena Air Base is also nearby, so it is a beach with many Mr./Ms. military personnel stationed offshore. On the sandy beach, you can enjoy beach volleyball, BBQ, and marine sports, and it is quite crowded on weekends. Every time I come here, there is an American restaurant with a view of the beach, and I cool off while eating tacos here. ^^

Kabira Bay 2023.07 Memories of my trip to Okinawa Since it was close to evening, I was able to take a picture when no one was around. You can't swim in Kabira Bay because the tide stream fast, but you can take a walk in the bay in a glass boat. You can relax while looking at the seabed in the beautiful bay.

Summer in Okinawa "Eisa" / Speaking of summer in Okinawa, it is "Acer". On July 7th, I went to the Okinawaya Eisa Festival held on Kokusai Street. Eisa is a dance to send the spirits of ancestors to the other world on the Kyu-Bon, and it is an event in which people parade around the village while beating large drums and drums and dancing with their hands on the song sanshin. We also pray for the safety of each family and the safety of their families. The performance of jumping in the second half of the performance was a masterpiece! After this, we will make many jumps. In the heat, this performance is amazing! It is the biggest attraction of the Sakaeguchi Youth Association. At this time, it started to rain, but the performance was completed safely until the end.

Summer in Okinawa "Eisa" / Speaking of summer in Okinawa, it is "Acer". On July 7th, I went to the Okinawaya Eisa Festival held on Kokusai Street. Eisa is a dance to send the spirits of ancestors to the other world on the Kyu-Bon, and it is an event in which people parade around the village while beating large drums and drums and dancing with their hands on the song sanshin. We also pray for the safety of each family and the safety of their families. The boy in the lead was dancing on the side of the road last year, but this year he took the lead and pulled me along. It has become reliable. ^^ I hope that this child will grow up and carry on the traditions of Okinawa. The sound of the Drums heard nearby is powerful and really touches my heart.

Summer in Okinawa "Eisa" / Speaking of summer in Okinawa, it is "Acer". On July 7th, I went to the Okinawaya Eisa Festival held on Kokusai Street. Eisa is a dance to send the spirits of ancestors to the other world on the Kyu-Bon, and it is an event in which people parade around the village while beating large drums and drums and dancing with their hands on the song sanshin. We also pray for the safety of each family and the safety of their families. At the Eisa Festival, youth associations in each region perform dances, so it's great to see various types of performances! It is actively held in various places from July ~ August. It was very hot on this day, but when I heard the sound of Eisa's big Drum and tightening Drum, I wanted to sing with Acer Acer♬ and my blood started to rush ^^ I forgot about the heat!

It's Marine Day... Ocean Blue on Ikejima, Okinawa Ikejima is an Outlying Islands, but it is a sea viewing spot where you can go on an expedition by car while enjoying such a scenic scenery by driving along the underwater road, crossing the bridge over the island, and crossing the bridge over the island. The highly transparent sea is so beautiful! Ocean Blue

The Milky Way seen on Ishigaki Island The air was clear, so I could see the Milky Way clearly with the naked eye. Even though it was not so far from the city, the sky was full of stars.

30 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island. Phantom Island Hamashima It is called "Phantom Island" because it becomes so small that it cannot be seen at high tide when the tide is high and appears at low tide when the tide is low. Until a few years ago, it was literally named "Phantom Island" because it completely disappeared at low tide, but now it appears even at high tide due to typhoons and daily waves and winds. The phantom island is a mysterious uninhabited island with Mr./Ms. fragments and pure white smooth sand, and the surrounding waters Unfold with breathtaking clarity throughout the year. The contrast between the color of the clear sea and the white sand beach is truly spectacular! Book the earliest boat in the morning and go ashore It was before the typhoon, but we were able to land safely.

Shuri Castle ✨ a few years ago was destroyed by fire It became a valuable piece! The premises were large and good for walking! When a new Shuri Castle is built, I would like to ☺️ visit it again

Nursery school and community center coexist "Asato Hachimangu" / Ryukyu Hachisha It is one of the eight Ryukyu shrines that received special treatment from the Ryukyu royal government, "Asato Hachimangu" Asatomachi Mangu. On this day, I was doing a great exorcism of Xia Yue, so I went through a circle made of straw. ^^ When prayer, take off your footwear and go up the stairs of the Main Shrine. Shoes are strictly prohibited ^^

Wishes come true "Shikinamiya" / Ryukyu Hachisha It is one of the eight Ryukyu shrines in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Restrooms available are shrines that received special treatment from the Ryukyu royal government, and they are called the Ryukyu Eight Shrines. Restrooms available has a legend in Shikina Shrine, and there is a cave behind the Main Shrine. A long time ago, a woman named Ōama Shirarei found a cave that emitted a mysterious light at night, and found a binzuru in it, and her wish came true because she deeply believed in it. In addition, since he cured the illness of the son of the king of Ryukyu at that time, it is said that he founded the Shikina Palace there. The Main Shrine was built around the 16th century. The pre-war building was built in the style of Sangensha and was roofed with main tiles, but it was burned down in the Battle of Okinawa, rebuilt in 1968 Showa 43, and rebuilt in 2013 Heisei 25 to become the current structure. I went to Shikinagu for the first time ^^ I also went to see the cave behind the Main Shrine, but it's a pity that the gate is closed, and it seems that the cave door opens on the 1st and 15th of every month and you can go inside. It is also known as the Power Spot.

Two Ryukyu kings sleep in "Urasoe Yodo" / Urasoe Ruins of the Castle It is "Urasoe Yodo" in Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture. Here is the tomb where the two Ryukyu kings are buried on the rock wall of Urasoe Ruins of the Castle. It was devastated in the Battle of Okinawa, but was restored in 2005 Heisei 17. "Yodo" is a Ryukyu word for "yunagi" and means when the evening waves and breezes calm down. By the way, Urasoe Castle is a castle that was burned down during the invasion of the Ryukyus by the Satsuma army in 1609. Next to this Urasoe Yodo in the back of the photo is Hacksaw Ridge. Now it is covered with trees and looks gentle, but at that time it was a place where fierce fighting was fought on the cliffs.

Shuri Castle main hall under restoration / Visiting the site inside the bare roof I saw the restoration work of the main hall of Shuri Castle, which was destroyed by fire in October 2019, because it is a special Opening to the public and you can Visiting the site during the period. The craftsmen of the palace carpenter are working hard to rebuild. But it was a pity that I couldn't see the craftsmanship because it was Sunday. In Okinawa, there are many typhoons, and construction is carried out in temporary buildings called "bare roofs" to prevent rain and wind. The main hall is completely covered, so it's very big ^^ This is the roof part at the top, and at both ends of this 3-meter dragon sits as the guardian deity of the main hall. By the way, the pillars of the main hall are made of Cypress trees from Nara Prefecture, and the scent of Cypress trees is good. It is expected to be completed in 2026.

The road to the main hall of Shuri Castle / Shuri Castle Park Walk along this street to the main hall of Shuri Castle. So far, you can come in for free. Okinawa is Ume Plum Rain and it is a pity that it rained on this day, and the main gate that you can see at the far end is the main gate "Kankaimon" that enters Shuri Castle, and you will dive through 6 gates including the gate of Shuri Castle.

Romantic silhouette of Okinawa Manzamo　 The view from about halfway between the two beaches of Manza Beach and Onna Seaside Park Nabi Beach. The weather in Okinawa is wild. I often encounter stormy weather when I travel, both domestically and overseas, but when I was driving here, it was pitch black all around, and it rained so much that it was difficult to drive, so I escaped to a parking lot near here. I was depressed in the car for a while, but I knew the change in the environment by the dazzling light that came through the window. When I looked, the sky cracked, and a vivid light blue peeked out into the heavy vision covered with grey and black, and a golden light shone on my face. End of April. A day when I felt the Omen of summer.

Katsuren Ruins of the Castle / World Heritage Site Katsuren Ruins of the Castle located in Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a World Heritage Site. Built around 1200, it is the oldest of the World Heritage Sites of Okinawa's castles. It is said that the castle owner, Amawari, tried to take a different path from the Ryukyu royal government, but was destroyed by the Ryukyu royal government. The gracefully curved city walls are impressive, and you can see the Pacific Ocean from the top!

Katsuren Ruins of the Castle / World Heritage Site Katsuren Ruins of the Castle located in Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a World Heritage Site. Built around 1200, it is the oldest of the World Heritage Sites of Okinawa's castles. It is said that the castle owner, Amawari, tried to take a different path from the Ryukyu royal government, but was destroyed by the Ryukyu royal government. The gracefully curved city walls are impressive, and you can see the Pacific Ocean from the top!