Though Ishigaki Island, within the Yaeyama archipelago, has a thriving urban center, its secluded coves, white-sand beaches, and pineapple plantations make it feel like a timeless tropical paradise.

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While Japan is known for its colorful cities and rich culture, its secret islands are the real hidden gems. These islands ...

Tucked away at the southernmost tip of Japan, Okinawa is an archipelago of over 150 islands that remains largely undiscovered ...

Ishigaki Island is located about 400km southwest of Okinawa Prefecture's main island, surrounded by a sea of coral reefs. 50,000 people live on the island. Once, many came to the island in search ...

Naminoue Beach is just a couple of minutes away ... Once you’re dropped off at the Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal, the closest attraction is the Ishigakijima Hoshinoumi Planetarium.

Japan’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa is home to more than 150 islands and is known for its balmy weather and gorgeous sandy beaches. The subtropical destination has a complex history; it was ...

Yet the beaches themselves are quite diverse ... In 1771, an earthquake just off Ishigaki Island caused a tsunami so devastating that islanders still talk about it. More than 12,000 people died in the ...

Thank goodness, because I found a luxury burger spot – the Ishigaki Island Kitchen Bin in Chatan ... Foster’s Gate No. 2 and across from Araha Beach. Head toward the beach along the road ...

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — The general in charge of the Marine Corps’ Indo-Pacific field command recently visited Ishigaki island for the first time, signaling U.S. resolve to defend Japan as it ...

Save this picture! Not a Hotel Ishigaki by Sou Fujimoto Architects. Image Courtesy of Sou Fujimoto Architects The open-air living and dining room feature an island kitchen overlooking the sea.