Introduction to Traditional Crafts of Japan
When you hear Japanese Traditional Crafts “Dentou Kougei” (伝統工芸), what items or techniques come to mind? There are various traditional crafts called “Kougeihin” (工芸品) in Japan, such as Kokeshi dolls …
How To Okinawa
Local information in Okinawa
Must-Go Places in Ishigaki Island in Okinawa
Ishigaki Island is a part of Okinawa Prefecture and the second-biggest remote island in the prefecture. It’s 400 km away from Okinawa’s mainland. There are about 50 thousand people there. …
How To Dive Into the BLUE!! -＃2 How to Join Scuba Diving
Ishigaki Island is the most famous diving site in Japan, enjoyed not only by qualified divers but by a wide range of ages. As an active diving instructor, please allow …
How To Call Japanese Rain
How many rain expressions do you imagine in Japanese? It is said that there are more than 100 words related to rain in Japanese. Those expressions can be seen not …
How to explore Forests in Okinawa
Okinawa is known for its beautiful coral sea. In Okinawa, we have three national parks, and about half of the area of the parks are ocean. Okinawa is the most …
How To Dive into the BLUE !
#1 How to Join Snorkeling Ishigaki Island is a mecca for marine leisure that Japan is proud of. Not only qualified divers but people from a wide range of ages …
How to Spend Your “Uchinah-OKINAWAN Time”
Hello, everyone! How are you doing? I’m Yuka. Nice to meet you! けーらんねーら くよーまなーら！みしゃーりーるんねーら？ばーなーや Yukaゆー。はじみてぃゆんらー。みーっし とーんなーら。 Okinawa is the 4th smallest prefecture in Japan. It is made up of about 160 large and …