You can feel a bounty of time as you sway along in a ox-drawn carriage on Iriomote Island while listening to the Sanshin, a traditional Okinawan folk music.
The Yaeyama Islands, including Iriomote Island and Ishigaki Island, are collectively called the Yaeyama Archipelago. Located about 500 km away from Okinawa’s main island, where Naha is situated, the Yaeyama Islands feature a culture distinct from that of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which is the foundation of Okinawa. The environment is characterized by a tropical climate and lush surroundings.
