To-Rin-Ji (Torin Shrine)is the oldest wooden architecture in Yaeyama Island chain. It was first built in 1641 and rebuilt after being torn down in the historical incidents such as the Meiwa Grand Tsunami in 1771 and the Okinawan War happen…

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The Southernmost International Airport of Japan The name of the airport in the city of Ishigaki is Painushima Ishigaki Airport (南ぬ島石垣空港 in Japanese). PAINUSHIMA is a local dialect which describes the meaning of a southern island, so…

"New" Ishigaki City Government Building I have just posted an article about Ishigaki City Government Building newly opened last November. Hope you enjoy the content. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Travel Guide Ishigaki (@trav…

New International Terminal Bldg of Ishigaki Airport New Terminal Building Open in March 2022 Ishigaki "New" Airport was constructed and started operation in 2014. There are domestic and international terminals at the airport. The Internati…