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Hoshisuna Beach on Iriomote
Shîsa on Iriomote Island
Mangroves along the Urauchi river on Iriomote Island
Mangroves along the Urauchi river on Iriomote Island
Water buffalo cart on Iriomote Island
Dyed wool for traditional Minsa weaving
Old man having a rest in Ishigaki
Kabira Bay on Ishigaki Island
Farmers cutting sugarcane on Ishigaki Island
The Hirakubozaki Lighthouse on Ishigaki Island
Woman in a Kimono visiting the Hirakubozaki Lighthouse
The Chinese tomb on Ishigaki Island
Kondoi Beach on Taketomi Island
A Shiisa, a traditional Guardian Lion, on Taketomi Island
 Sanshin Player in the Yaimamura Traditional Folk Village on Ishigaki Island
A original-sized replica of the German Marksburg in the German Culture Village on Miyako Island
Nishinohama beach on Miyakojima Island
An old woman on Irabujima Island
Children dressed up in traditional costume in Ryûkyû-Mura, Okinawa Island
Traditional house in Ryûkyû-Mura, Okinawa Island
Old woman selling fruits in a market in Naha, Okinawa Island
Dancer in traditional Okinawan costume, Okinawa Island
Crabs crossing on Okinawa Island
Old friends at the beach
Sezoko Beach on Sezoko Island near Okinawa
Dolphin show at the Okinawa Expo Park
Slow business at a Sanshin shop in Naha, Okinawa Island
Sweet potato tartlets being made in Okashi-goten shop, Okinawa Island
Katsurenjô, the oldest gusuku on Okinawa Island
Shureimon, the main gate of Shuri Castle in Naha
Paper cranes commemorating war dead, Okinawa Island
Local spirits on display in Naha, Okinawa Island
Local Kölsch, brewed on Okinawa Island