A small island with a population ... year by the users of TripAdvisor. Ishigaki has seen a significant rise in visitor numbers in recent years for its sandy beaches, mangrove forests and world ...

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.

Contrary to its name, Ishigaki is an island in Okinawa and is therefore surrounded by water. Home to sandy beaches and coral reefs, the destination is a popular diving spot. Also great for food ...

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Its white sand beaches and rainbow-hued coral reefs ... Image Japan Coast Guard patrol ships docked in the harbor in Ishigaki. The island is home to Japan’s largest Coast Guard office, which ...

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 ...

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

Though it features a city and an airport, the island is covered in thick, subtropical vegetation. Camp Ishigaki ... on Friday also cleaned a local beach, according to a news release Sunday ...

This popular tourist destination here on a remote southern island is reeling under a surge ... to declare their own state of emergency. Ishigaki logged a record 25 new COVID-19 cases on May ...

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 ...