Kohama Island is located about 2km east of Iriomote Island, and is between Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island, and is separated by “Yonara waterway”, which is famous place as Manta can be seen. On the east side of Ishigaki Island, Villa Hapira Pana is an ocean hotel with old style red tiles and cottage-type guest rooms for a stay filled with southern island mood.
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Welcome to Tadahama! -About Okinawan cuisine
Before you enjoy eating let us explain about Okinawan cuisine briefly.
Recently Okinawan cuisine gains its popularity as healthy foods because of the longevity of the Okinawan people.The Okinawa's culture is espcially featured by its "Champloo" mix of elements. Champloo is a general name given to dishes made by stir-frying vegetables and tofu.
Awamori - The Drink of Life for Okinawan People
Awamori is a traditional alcoholic beverage indigenous to and unique to Okinawa. Its procedure has been handing down by using the traditional techniques. It is said that the Awamori has more than 500 years history and is the oldest distilled alcoholic beverage in Japan. It is made from the Thai rice and is not a direct product of brewing like Sake but of distillation like Shochu. Awamori is aged to improve its flavor and mellowness. Generally it’s just like wine, it gets better as it grows older. Another name for awamori used in Okinawa is “Shima-zake”(island sake) or shima for short.
"Syugo Densetsu"-Natural Supplement For Okinawa Awamori Lovers
Good-bye to Mr. Hangover!!
----Wherever heavy drinkers flock together, Syugo Densetu(literally translated into English, legendary winebibber) make its appearance on the stage. Just take it before you drink not to regret.
Japan's Earliest fireworks in Okinawa!!
Ryukyu Kaiensai Festival 2009 will be held in Ginowan Kaihin Park in Okinawa on April 18th 2009.This festival of fire and color has been presented by JAL (Japan Air Line) for the past 5 years.You will get to see over 10,000 fireworks in the exploding in the sky combined with music and Okinawan culture.This event starts at 3 pm and wraps up around 9pm. The actual fireworks take place 8pm to 9pm.Please make sure to have enough time to get the park because of heavy trafic jam!!
2009 Okinawa Traditional Karatedo World Tournament
The event will be held at Okinawa Prefectural Hall of Martial Arts in Naha city August 14th through 16th. About 1,000 participants are expected to join in the tournament from 178 countries from all over the world. The program is consisting of 5 parts which are the opening/closing ceremony, Okinawa Traditional Karatedo & Kobudo seminar, demonstration, competition and the reception. The seminar is designed for international participants and enthusiasts who would like to learn about the traditional techniques and the history of Karatedo and Kobudo. At the reception party your friendship and mutual understanding should be facilitated more than ever among international and national participants together with those people contributed to the organization of the tournament.
hotels in okinawa
Villa Hapirapana
Miyakojima Tokyu Resort / Ocean Wing
Miyakojima Tokyu Resort is excellent located on the beach and all rooms have ocean views. The buffet breakfast changes on a two day basis. Very nice location for snorkling and all kind of marine sports or just relaxation.
Shigira Bayside Suite Aramanda
Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda is truly a premium resort. It is located on the south shore of Miyako island and contains only ocean view rooms. You can have the great view of the emerald green ocean and beautiful nature experience with our ultimate hospitality.
Cypress Resort Kumejima
This hotel will truly offer you a great time. Great destination for those wanting to get away from it all. Sit on the beach or take part in one of the many activities that the hotel organizes.
Resort Hotel Kume Island
Great destination for those wanting to get away from it all. Sit on the beach or take part in one of the many activities that the hotel organizes.
Iriomote Sanctuary Resort Nirakanai
The new Nirakanai Sanctuary Resort is very beautiful and is located right next to Nakisuna Beach.
Iriomote Island is Okinawa's second largest island, and mostly covered by dense jungle and mangrove forests. The island is part of the Iriomote National Park, the southernmost of Japan's national parks.
Fusaki Resort Village
On the west coast of Ishigaki Island, Fusaki Resort Village is an ocean hotel with old style red tiles and cottage-type guest rooms for a stay filled with southern island mood. Various marine activities can be enjoyed at the beach, casual restaurants, genuine Chinese and Italian cuisine and traditional food of the region at the Yuntaku Sushi House await with an abundance of tastes to savor. The sunset on the East China Sea will surely bring romantic feelings to your evenings.
Ishigaki Seaside Hotel
Located directly in front of Sukuji Beach. Has cottage style rooms as well as regular hotel rooms.
Excellent view from the hotel's beachfront.
Hotel Nikko Yaeyama
An affiliate hotel of the JAL group, located in the urban area 10 minutes by taxi from Ishigaki Airport. Choose from four restaurants including the sky restaurant Capricorn, which offers delicacies complimented by a great view of the sunset in the Pacific Ocean, and Garden Terrace, which serves prime Ishigaki beef barbeque style. The hotels energy conservation and environmental preservation initiatives have been recognized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization in the form of financial assistance.
JAL Private Resort Okuma
Built on the site of an American military facility, the Okuma resort is made of several colorful cottages which remind of the American West-Coast. However, wedged between the green hills of "Yanbaru", the hilly forests of Okinawa' north and the emerald sea, Okuma is also the top "nature-resort".
tours
The Beach Tower 5Days Package
The Beach Tower Okinawa is situated in Mihama's American Village, a youthful hotspot known as the Odaiba of Okinawa. Come experience the island at its premier beach resort. Relax on your balcony while enjoying the brilliant sunset on the horizon of the East China Sea and from all of the rooms, guests can enjoy a view of the magnificent East China Sea.
Kanucha Bay Hotel Villas 5Days Package
Kanucha Bay Hotel & Villas is in the northern region of Okinawa's main Island where a treasure of natural beauty enveloped by tropical breeze. It is painted in nature colors. Kanucha blends in with its 800.000 square meters of lush green and flowers gently touched by the sea-breeze. Kanucha is a high-class resort that invites you to cocoon in the open clear atmosphere of self-conscious luxury.
In the winter season, a million lights, depicting a scene performed by the stars in heaven for 134days. Kanucha is bathed in multicolored brilliance, opening the door to a spectacular world of illumination.
