English Language Information Guides are available at the the Ishigaki City Hall Information Desk and at the City Library Main Entrance. Please feel free to pick one up during your visit to Ishigaki. If you need further assistance, please feel free to stop by the City Hall and ask for the CIR (Coordinator for International Relations). You can also call us at 0980-82-1243 during regular business hours (M-F 8:30am-4:30pm).

Ishigaki Island Map (PDF Format)
Ishigaki City Map (PDF Format)
Ishigaki City Downtown Self-Guided Tour (PDF Format)
"Things to Do in Ishigaki" Sheet (PDF Format)

"Secrets of Yonaguni" by Bucky McMahon
(PDF Format)

Mystery meets history and mythology meets geology at Japan's enigmatic underwater monument, where divers have to answer one question: "Do you believe?". Scuba Diving Magazine, July 2006.

Special thanks to Lisa Slater and her company Open Coast Travel. Open Coast Travel offers guided tours throughout Mainland Japan and Okinawa. http://www.opencoastravel.com/

"Yaeyama Obon: Angama" by Troy Nakamura
(PDF Format)

Learn about the "Angama" dance tradition that takes place during obon on Ishigaki Island, Japan's Southernmost City. EyeAi Magazine, August 2006

The Yaeyama Obon: Angama article was carried in the August edition of Eye-Ai magazine. The English-language entertainment and culture magazine has been published monthly for 30 years in Tokyo. Have a look here for more information. http://www.river-f.com/english/eyeai/index.htm

"Southern Comfort: Life on Ishigaki Island" by Chris Willson and Published by Okinawa Living Magazine
(PDF Format)

Visit the white sand beaches, coral reefs, friendly populace, and "time capsule" atmosphere of Ishigaki Island. Okinawa Living Magazine, Issue #98, April 2006

Special thanks to Okinawa Living Magazine for approving the reproduction of this article! Image and liscensing rights available from www.travel67.com.

Iriomote Island Kayaking and "Sagaribana" Viewing (Posted 07/20/07)
Ishigaki Festival 2006 Parade (Posted 11/07/06)
 Lobby Concert - Ikeda Shinsaku (Posted 11/01/06)
Highlights from Taketomi Island's Tandouri Festival (Posted 11/01/06)
Ryukyu Dance (Posted 11/01/06)
Lobby Concert - Alohaoli Hula (Posted 10/20/06)
Scenes from the 4th World Uchinanchu Festival (Posted 10/20/06)
Shark Catching in Ishigaki (Posted 09/05/06)
World Peace Bell Ringing (Posted 09/05/06)
Yaeyama Fishing (Posted 08/06/06)
Ishigaki Area Harvest Festival (Posted 07/28/06)
Typhoon 4 (Posted 07/28/06)
Kabira Harvest Festival (Posted 07/20/06)
 Parents of North Korea Abductee Megumi Yokota Visit Ishigaki (Posted 07/11/06)
Fusaki Resort Dinner Hula Show (Posted 07/10/06)
2006 Orion Beer Festival at Shinei Park (Posted 07/03/06)
VERA Radio Telescope Station (Posted 06/28/06)
Kabira Bay Glass Boat (Posted 06/28/06)
Kondoi Beach on Taketomi Island (Posted 06/26/06)
"Irei no Hi" Battle of Okinawa Memorial Day (Posted 06/26/06)
13th Citizen's Lobby Concert - Naomi Kuniyoshi (Posted 06/14/06)
2006 Hari (Dragon) Boat Racing (Posted 06/01/06)
2005 Iriomote Island Shichi Festival (Posted 05/22/06)
Ishigaki Dai Ni Marching Band Concert (Posted 05/22/06)
Festival Drumming Performance - Ishigaki's Ayapani Mall (Posted 05/22/06)
2006 Kuroshima's Cow Festival - Live Band (Posted 05/22/06)



Please visit the "International Eye" Gallery which features photos that showcase nature, daily life, and culture in the Yaeyama Islands. Click here to go to the "International Eye" Gallery.