Introduction to Cultural Properties
【National Designation:Intangible Folk Culture Property】Kuicha Dance of Miyako
The Kuicha of Miyako is a group dance that has been passed on down the generations in various areas of the Miyako Islands. The people lively dance the[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Monument (Place of Scenic Beauty)】South and West Reef Coast of Shimoji Island
The south and west coasts of Shimoji Island vividly display distinguishing features of reef areas in Okinawa such as Tori-Ike, Nabizuku, Nagabidaiki, […] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Monument (Place of Scenic Beauty)】Shiratorisaki Reef Coastal Area
Located at the northwest of Irabu Island and facing the East China Sea, this is a shore reef area created by the ocean that holds an arc-shaped fringi[…] read more – >
【Nationally Selected:Selected Preservation Techinique】Choma Ito Teumi (Choma Thread Twisting)
The Choma Ito Teumi is a technique that hand-twists (connects) the fibers of ramie (Urticaceae family of perennial flowering plants, also referred to […] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Monument (Place of Scenic Beauty)】Coral Reef Lagoon & Atoll Lake of the Shore of Sawada
Located at the northwest of Irabu and Shimoji Islands, an arc-shaped fringing reef (also referred to as Inaukataparu) is the Coral reef Lagoon of the […] read more – >
【National Designation:Natural Monument (Animal)】Ijima’s Leaf Warbler (Ijimamushikui: Phylloscopus ijimae)
Almost the same size as the Japanese bush warbler, the Ijima’s leaf warbler is also a migratory bird that is similar in shape. Their wings are around […] read more – >
【National Designation:Natural Monument (Animal)】Japanese Skink (Kishinouetokage: Plestiodon kishinouyei)
As indigenous species found across the Miyako and Yaeyama Islands, these lizards grow to be approximately 40cm in total length, making them the larges[…] read more – >
【Irabu】Irau-Taogani
Taogani is said to be the first selection of long-sung old balladry, compiled and spread by Togani. Irau-Taogani is different from Miyako Togani in me[…] read more – >
【National Designation:Natural Monument (Animal)】Emerald Dove (Kinbato: Chalcophaps indica)
A unique subspecies that inhabit Miyako, Ishigaki, Iriomote, Hatoma, and Yonaguni Islands. It is a smaller pigeon, about 25cm in total length, with a […] read more – >
【National Designation:Natural Monument (Animal)】Wood Pigeons (Karasubato: Columba janthina)
The wood pigeons inhabit the evergreen broadleaved forests in mountainous areas of northern Okinawa Island, and on the Kerama Islands, Miyako Islands,[…] read more – >