Ishigaki Sunset at the port of Ishigaki A short period of time before the sunset is my favorate in summer. The heat wave during day time ceases and comfortable ocean breeze starts to blow instead. This wonderful magical time will last only…

Beni Imo Anpan If you have not eaten Beni Imo Anpan 紅芋あんぱん (bread roll filled with purple red sweat potato) made and sold by Tomi-no Panya トミーのパン屋 (Tommy's Bread) yet, we believe you should try it right away. Tommy's Bread is …

I went to Shiraho this afternoon with my wife. It was a sunny, cheery and very sweaty day like summer. Ocean breeze was comfortable and the sun's blightness was too shiny for me without a pair of sunglasses. There seemed several families a…

Ishigaki Rito Pier 石垣離島桟橋 is the place where most tourists visit during their trip to Ishigaki Island and other surrounding outer islands. Not only as an open space of tropical atmosphere but as venues of various type of events, the …

Shinei Park Shinei Park 新栄公園 is probably the best known park among the city dwellers. The park often becomes the venues of various events such as music concerts, sports events, and city-sponsored ceremonies. Ishigakijima Festival 石垣…

Ishigaki Sunset This photo was taken near Hamasaki arena located in the south of city center. It was around 6:30 in the evening and the temperature rose at around 25 degrees centigrade and over during the day today. Hamasaki arena is near …

Taketomi Island Taketomi Island 竹富島 is one of 8 inhabited islands of Taketomi Town 竹富町 and is located closest to Ishigaki Island. The island is only 15 minutes from the port of Ishigaki by ferry and there are around 20 flights betwee…

Taketomi Island Taketomi Island 竹富島 is one of 8 inhabited islands of Taketomi Town 竹富町 and is located closest to Ishigaki Island. The island is only 15 minutes from the port of Ishigaki by ferry and there are around 20 flights betwee…