This tour explores the cultures of the two regions of Hokkaido and Okinawa, north and south of Japan, geographically distant. Through travel, you can feel and experience the Ainu culture, which values the connection between nature, people, and the gods, and the spirituality common to Okinawa's rich nature and culture. In Hokkaido, you can experience the Ainu culture, experience forest walking, wood carving, and river trekking, and feel a sense of unity with nature while experiencing how Ainu people have coexisted with nature. In Okinawa, you will experience the marine culture of seamen (Uminchu) through a tour of the auction in Itoman and a boarding experience of a wooden fishing boat "Sabani". During walking in Kin-cho, you will experience the immersion and exploration of the local spirituality, nature and culture with local guides. In this journey, you will feel how the nature of the north, the sea in the south, and the culture of each region have been harmonized, and you will be able to experience how animistic worldview lives in the lives of both regions.
date: 2025.03.14
"It's not just Iriomote Island! Taketomijima, Yufujima, Kohamajima… The unique Yaeyama islands is packed with useful information to prepare for your trip, such as how to access the Yaeyama Islands, how to travel in Shimauchi, and how to choose accommodations. Those who visit the Yaeyama Islands for the first time are also safe!
date: 2025.03.12 (Last Updated: 2025.03.19)
One of the real pleasures of traveling to Okinawa is eating. Among them, dishes made with fresh local ingredients are exceptional. This time, we will introduce a selection of hotel restaurants that actively incorporate Okinawan ingredients. "Island carrot" and "Chura Hechima" in winter season. These are Shimano greens from Okinawa. Why don't you taste the local ingredients of Okinawa that are hard to taste on the mainland at five restaurants that actively incorporate Okinawan ingredients? We will guide you to the world of gastronomy unique to Okinawa, where carefully selected ingredients and skillful chefs are woven. ※Information is current as of February 2025. For more information, please visit the hotel website.
date: 2025.03.06 (last update date: 2025.03.10)
date: 2025.03.05 (Last Updated: 2025.03.14)
When you can feel the warm spring air on the mainland, Okinawa is already the entrance to summer. In April, there are many events that signal the arrival of summer, and you can feel the first summer in Japan. Therefore, this time, I would like to introduce four recommended events from the events held in Okinawa in April. Please refer to it when planning a sightseeing schedule!
date: 2025.03.01 (last update date: 2025.03.19)
Why don't you experience a superb view that you have never seen before? What do you play? At the Ocean View Hotel in Ishigaki-jima Island, you don't know what criteria to choose? So, this time, we will introduce some of the best hotels, activities where you can enjoy superb views, and shops where you can shop. Whether you are new to Ishigaki-jima Island or repeaters, please refer to it. The summer high season is from May to September, but the sunshine in Ishigaki-jima Island is stronger than in Honshu. You can enjoy a lot of Ishigaki-jima Island during spring break and GW season in March.
date: 2025.02.15 (Last Updated: 2025.03.03)
Chatan-cho (American Village)
Japanese-made island sleigh specialty store OKICHU / Okichu
Ishigaki-shi
Seamile Ishigaki-jima Island
A trip to the beautiful seabed world of the Kerama Islands National Park, one of the largest catamaranyachts in Okinawa Prefecture.