What's inside

A practical and visual introduction to Ishigaki, combining local knowledge, stories, nature, culture and useful information for exploring the island.

Local places — Independent shops, places to eat and lesser-known spots around the island.

Island stories — Personal perspectives and interviews with people who live on Ishigaki.

Nature & wildlife — An introduction to the island’s tropical plants, wildlife and natural landscapes.

Beaches, trails & maps — Ideas and practical information for exploring beaches, viewpoints and walking routes.

Culture & food — Local traditions, history, Yaeyama food and recipes.

Photography — Original photography throughout the book, including aerial views of Ishigaki.

Made on Ishigaki

  • ISL& Natural Guides Ishigaki English travel guide paperback

    A guide to keep

    A compact softcover combining practical travel information with original photography.

  • Mangrove forest and nature story from Ishigaki Island

    Culture & nature in context

    Stories, places and landscapes that help you understand Ishigaki, not just visit it.

  • A person on a sandy path through subtropical vegetation on Ishigaki.

    Created on the island

    Written and photographed on Ishigaki, informed by years of living on and exploring the island and the wider Yaeyama region.
  • Front cover of ISL& Natural Guides: Ishigaki on a warm neutral background.
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ISL& Natural Guides: Ishigaki - English Paperback

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Voices from Ishigaki

  • Interview with Yasutake Ikeshiro in ISL& Natural Guides: Ishigaki, with photographs of his studio and textile designs.

  • Meet the people of Ishigaki

    The guide includes personal stories from people whose lives and work are closely connected to the island.

    Kiyotaka Kitajima — Photographer and surfer, documenting the ocean and islands of Okinawa.

    Yasutake Ikeshiro — Ishigaki-born designer whose work draws on the character of the island.

    Konoha Sakai — Illustrator and food lover exploring local ingredients, recipes and everyday island life.

    Kiyomi Takemasa — Freediver whose relationship with the sea changed the way she lives.