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Ancient Roman coins were unearthed from Katsuren Castle in Okinawa.It is considered evidence of worldwide trade during t...
15/01/2024

Ancient Roman coins were unearthed from Katsuren Castle in Okinawa.
It is considered evidence of worldwide trade during the Ryukyu Kingdom period.

Okinawan martial arts such as Karate and Bojutsu used to be secret arts practiced secretly in graveyards, beaches, and c...
10/01/2024

Okinawan martial arts such as Karate and Bojutsu used to be secret arts practiced secretly in graveyards, beaches, and caves like this.

Giboshi(擬宝珠): An onion-like ornamental finial used on Japanese railings at temples or shrines.
06/01/2024

Giboshi(擬宝珠): An onion-like ornamental finial used on Japanese railings at temples or shrines.




Mt. Fuji in two-tone colors at sunset
03/01/2024

Mt. Fuji in two-tone colors at sunset

Winter is the best season to clearly see Mt. Fuji
03/01/2024

Winter is the best season to clearly see Mt. Fuji

The penguin-like mon (family crest) of Katsuie Shibata, a samurai known as a fierce general, is the cutest mon I have ev...
27/12/2023

The penguin-like mon (family crest) of Katsuie Shibata, a samurai known as a fierce general, is the cutest mon I have ever seen!

The giant banyan tree "Himpun Gajumaru" at the entrance to Nago City is the symbol of Nago City and locals believe it pr...
23/12/2023

The giant banyan tree "Himpun Gajumaru" at the entrance to Nago City is the symbol of Nago City and locals believe it prevents evil spirits from entering the city.

Although it looks like a Japanese shrine, this is a Utaki that enshrines a holy stalactite located in a natural limeston...
22/12/2023

Although it looks like a Japanese shrine, this is a Utaki that enshrines a holy stalactite located in a natural limestone cave. After World War II, this torii gate and the stone-paved approach were donated by immigrants from this village to Hawaii.

The Peace Memorial Museum is located next to Himeyuri Tower, a memorial to the teenage female students who were drafted ...
21/12/2023

The Peace Memorial Museum is located next to Himeyuri Tower, a memorial to the teenage female students who were drafted as war nurses and lost their lives.
The entrance is modeled after the gate of their alma mater.

Ryukyu Black-winged River Dragonfly (Matrona basilaris japonica)Can you believe such a beautiful METALLIC BLUE creature ...
21/12/2023

Ryukyu Black-winged River Dragonfly (Matrona basilaris japonica)
Can you believe such a beautiful METALLIC BLUE creature exists!?

At the fish market in Okinawa, visitors can see colorful tropical fish that cannot be seen in mainland Japan.
18/12/2023

At the fish market in Okinawa, visitors can see colorful tropical fish that cannot be seen in mainland Japan.

The kirin or qilin, an imaginary creature with the face of a dragon and the body of a deer, is often displayed at Japane...
17/12/2023

The kirin or qilin, an imaginary creature with the face of a dragon and the body of a deer, is often displayed at Japanese and Ryukyuan Shinto shrines as a symbol of peace and good fortune. The giraffe’s resemblance to this creature gave it its Japanese name, kirin.

Hamabe-no-chaya is a very popular seaside cafe located in Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture. At high tide, visitors can enj...
16/12/2023

Hamabe-no-chaya is a very popular seaside cafe located in Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture. At high tide, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views. At low tide, after a coffee break, visitors can enjoy encounters with small creatures on the beach and reef.

Like Japan, the Kingdom of Ryukyu placed a Buddhist temple next to a Shinto shrine. Jingu-ji temple is located right nex...
14/12/2023

Like Japan, the Kingdom of Ryukyu placed a Buddhist temple next to a Shinto shrine. Jingu-ji temple is located right next to Futenma-gu Shrine.

Comparison of Iriomote wildcat inhabiting only Iriomote Island and domestic cat
10/12/2023

Comparison of Iriomote wildcat inhabiting only Iriomote Island and domestic cat

This is not an image projected on a screen. A Real Whale Shark!
08/12/2023

This is not an image projected on a screen. A Real Whale Shark!

There are two aquariums in Okinawa. DMM Kariushi Aquarium is much smaller than Churaumi Aquarium but has a lot of unique...
07/12/2023

There are two aquariums in Okinawa. DMM Kariushi Aquarium is much smaller than Churaumi Aquarium but has a lot of unique attractions.

Duty Free Shop Naha GalleriaNote that you pay here but receive your goods at Naha airport!
07/12/2023

Duty Free Shop Naha Galleria
Note that you pay here but receive your goods at Naha airport!

The northernmost part of the main island of Okinawa is a tropical karst landscape where many interestingly shaped limest...
05/12/2023

The northernmost part of the main island of Okinawa is a tropical karst landscape where many interestingly shaped limestone formations can be observed.

Chinen Castle, which was built before the Ryukyu Dynasty was established, is a quiet place with few visitors today, but ...
04/12/2023

Chinen Castle, which was built before the Ryukyu Dynasty was established, is a quiet place with few visitors today, but it continues to serve as a sacred site in the traditional Okinawan pilgrimage known as the "Agari Umai".

When the U.S. troops who landed reached this cave, many citizens who had taken refuge in it avoided surrendering and kil...
04/12/2023

When the U.S. troops who landed reached this cave, many citizens who had taken refuge in it avoided surrendering and killed each other because they believed that the Americans were evil. Among the victims were many babies and small children.

On April 1, 1945, U.S. forces landed on this beach without any counterattack from the Japanese.Some of them went on reco...
02/12/2023

On April 1, 1945, U.S. forces landed on this beach without any counterattack from the Japanese.
Some of them went on record as thinking it was an April fool's joke, but it resulted in the beginning of the bloodiest battle of the Pacific War.

Locally brewed beer tastes the best!!
01/12/2023

Locally brewed beer tastes the best!!

The "Blue Cave" near Cape Maeda
30/11/2023

The "Blue Cave" near Cape Maeda

What in the world is this big bird in the mountain?Giant Okinawa rail observatory in Hedo, Kunigami Village
30/11/2023

What in the world is this big bird in the mountain?
Giant Okinawa rail observatory in Hedo, Kunigami Village

The breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean from Cape Chinen
28/11/2023

The breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean from Cape Chinen

Pikachu made of moss at Bios-no-Oka!
27/11/2023

Pikachu made of moss at Bios-no-Oka!

26/11/2023

Beautiful Okinawan ocean like a picture!

Menu list of JEF, a fast food chain unique to Okinawa with unique dishes that do not look like fast food, such as bitter...
24/11/2023

Menu list of JEF, a fast food chain unique to Okinawa with unique dishes that do not look like fast food, such as bitter melon burgers and zenzai.

A longtime place of worship for the Okinawan people, Naminoue Shrine was burnt to ashes during World War II, but was reb...
23/11/2023

A longtime place of worship for the Okinawan people, Naminoue Shrine was burnt to ashes during World War II, but was rebuilt with the support of Okinawans living in Hawaii.

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The tranquil and serene winter Japanese garden, designed by renowned gardener Muso Soseki, at a Rinzai Zen Temple, Erinji.

Dusk + Fuji

In Japan, many people visit shrines and temples on New Year’s Day to pray for their health and safety during the year.

Eiheiji Temple was founded in the 13th century, but due to repeated fires, the present buildings were rebuilt in the modern and early modern periods. This “Sanmon” gate built in 1747 is the oldest of them all.

Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto Zen Buddhism, is also a place where monks undergo training. Today, about 150 monks live here and are engaged in rigorous ascetic training day and night.

Trekking in the World Natural Heritage Yambaru Forest in Okinawa

Kayaking in the beautiful mangrove forests spreading in the estuary area of Iriomote Island makes you feel the grandeur of nature and the smallness of human beings.

The most biodiverse river in Japan, nurturing more than 400 species of fish

Pinaisara Falls in the deep subtropical forest of Iriomote Island

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