A jewel of an island


Iheya has no large shopping mall, zoo, aquarium or amusement park to offer visitors, but makes up for this with its huge expanse of beautiful sea and its vast blue sky.

The area’s beautiful colorful fish, coral and seashells are amazing to see. The sky changes from blue to red as night falls, and sometimes shines with a sparkle. The lush natural environment of the mountains provides abundant pure water for drinking, and the blessings of the mountains and the sea produce daily nourishment.

People here often breathe deeply to recharge themselves and feel a true sense of being alive.

The definition of an ideal life is of course different for everybody, but one thing is for sure: Iheya Island is a place of genuine goodness.

You might be moved by some pretty roadside flowers or just smile at local children's laughter.

Iheya is like a treasure-trove where everybody can find a jewel they like.

Well, have you found anything yet?


Osanpo Iheya

Special Thanks
"Osanpo Iheya"was created based on a variety of interviews and photographs with the input of the local community.

We remain committed to promoting the appeal of daily life on Iheya from a local viewpoint.

[Interviews] 
Saneyasu Kuniyoshi / Rumiko Omija / Seiryu Uezu / Masatomi Moromi / Katsuhide and Yuko Yamashiro

[Photography] 
Minami Asato / Yoshikazu Nakachi / Masami Saito / Hideyoshi Noho / Hidefumi Fukumura / Masami Kano

Inquiry

Iheya Village Office General Promotion Division
Tel: 0980-46-2800
Iheya Village Office Information Website -Terushino NET- http://www.vill.iheya.okinawa.jp



Planned and published by Iheya Village Office General Promotion Division
With cooperation from Iheya Village Educational Board and Iheya Village History and Folk Museum
Produced by Roots Co., Ltd.
Text written and edited by Masami Kano (Iheya Village Office)
Edited by Yufuko Matsushima, Choji Nakahodo and Hikari Nonaka (Roots Co., Ltd.)
Designed by Sakiko Yokokawa (Roots Co., Ltd.)


2015.10

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