Shioshita Beach

Visit Iheya Island

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January 23rd 2016
Iheya Island is a tiny 20-kilometer strip of craggy mountains surrounded by subtropical sea, just north of Okinawa Main Island. Three tiny villages of farmers and fishermen huddle in calm sheltered spots with magnificent views of ocean and jungle. The long white beaches are decorated with fantastical rock formations some that house ancient gods. There are lots of traditional Okinawan wooden hou ... read more

Asia » Japan » Okinawa

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more