Kume Island is called "Kumi no Shima," meaning the most beautiful island among the Ryukyu Islands. You can relax and heal yourself sunbathing on the famous Hate-no-Hama or riding a...

Hidden by lush vegetation, Sefa-utaki is the most sacred place in the Ryukyu Kingdom. A visit to this hallowed ground, created amongst coral rocks and verdant trees, provides trave...

Admire Japan’s Earliest Cherry Blossom Blooming. Vibrant pink blossoms bloom in a beautiful backdrop of green mountains and blue skies. ...

On the westernmost island in the Ryukyu Archipelago, at the very edge of Japan, live the indigenous Yonaguni ponies. ...

From January to March, the ocean around Okinawa is in full action. This is the season when humpback whales are confirmed to be off the coast of Zamami Island, and the best season f...

Haitai! It’s Mahae. This time I visited Bios no Oka in Uruma, a town just one hour from Naha Airport via the expressway in the central area of Okinawa. Here, guests can experience ...

posted on Jun 29, 2017 Haitai! It’s Mahae. Located to the north in Motobu, it takes approximately 90 minutes by car from Naha City by expressway. Also famous for the Churaumi Aquar...

Haisai! I’m Mahae Chan’s friend, Chim the Shisa. Okinawa World, approximately 30 minutes south of Naha City by car. I participated in the summer activity “Explore the caves of the ...