Iriomotejima Hotel by Hoshino Resorts will again offer its “Kamai Hunting Culture Experience Tour,” an educational programme where local hunters will connect visitors with the island’s ecosystem. The tour is planned for weekends from November 15...
Okinawa has a new marine conservation project that employs people with disabilities to restore the region’s endangered coral reefs. Called the Satoumi Coral Project, led by Thanks Lab and partnered with Swiss watch brand Tag Heuer, it combines...
A new upcycling collaboration is bridging 300 years of Okinawan tradition with modern circular economy principles, creating a line of textiles that aims to preserve both cultural heritage and the environment. Upcycle Association and the historic...
The Nanjo City Tourism Association in Okinawa has launched a new mobility service to improve accessibility to its key cultural and natural landmarks, including the Sefa-Utaki UNESCO World Heritage site. This collaboration with WHILL Inc. and Okinawa...
Foreign tourists are increasingly flocking to various regions of Japan, with newly released data showing significant increases in visitor numbers during the summer of 2024. An analysis conducted by NAVITIME Japan, based on data from its popular...
Yaeyama Islands Carbon-Free Farm LLC has unveiled their “Carbon-Free Farm Concept” with the launch of a new ranch operation on Ishigaki Island. It integrates environmental stewardship with agricultural practices, aiming to minimize...
“Yakka Yakka Co-Living” is rolling out its “Workation in Kurimajima” program from November 22 to 24. Aimed at delving into the life of Okinawa’s remote islands, the initiative is poised to offer a transformative...
The Earth Day Action Okinawa Executive Committee has announced that is hosting the first-ever “Earth Day Action Okinawa 2023” event from 21 April till 5 May. The event will take place across four regions of the main island of Okinawa:...
In the picturesque Okinawa Prefecture, where biodiversity is globally celebrated and natural beauty abounds, Terra Motors Corporation, a pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, is on a mission to make EVs more accessible and...
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has created an English-language digital pamphlet entitled “EXPLORE DEEPER” that introduces sustainable travel experiences in Japan. The pamphlet introduces 50 sustainable facilities and...