Lambai Island
Xiaoliuqiu (小琉球) is a tiny, gorgeous coral island located a short ferry ride from Kaohsiung. Often also called Little Liuqiu, Lamay Island, Lambai Island, or Little Ryukyu. Liuqiu is revered…
Futaminoura Bay, 二見町茶屋 Japan
Visiting Mie Prefecture can be tricky due to its countryside locale. But it is a gold mine of ancient secrets and photogenic spots worth your time. You could spend weeks…
Taketomi Island
Taketomi Island (竹富島, Taketomijima) is a small island off the coast of Ishigaki Island. That is home to a well-preserved traditional Ryukyu settlement. Taketomi Island is frequently visited as a…
Sefa Utaki 斎場御嶽
The mainland Japanese language didn’t influence the name of this site. It comes from two ancient local terms, “Sefa,” meaning “highest point.” And “Utaki,” which denoted a sacred site in…
