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[Typhoon No. 9 Approaching] To All Travelers in the Yaeyama Islands: What Past 'Fury' Teaches Us About What to Prepare for Now
Typhoons that strike Okinawa are far more intense than tourists might imagine. Please make early decisions.
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Around Omoto526 - travel information for Ishigaki Island
Pineapple Season Has Begun
On Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island, the season for the most delicious pineapples has arrived. Fully-ripened pineapples can only be enjoyed on the island, so please be sure to try their flavor while you're here.
Japan's earliest rice harvest has begun on Ishigaki Island
Japan's earliest rice harvest has begun on Ishigaki Island. This is the rice paddy where planting took place on January 27th. On Ishigaki Island, you can enjoy freshly harvested rice all year round.