I went to "the southernmost tip of Japan! 204 in Iriomotejima in the sea of ​​Yaeyama"

Located at the southernmost tip of JapanYaeyama IslandsIs an island group consisting of 10 manned islands including Ishigakijima, Taketomijima, Iriomote Island and surrounding uninhabited islands, and islands with excellent oceanic subtropical climate and rich nature, traditional culture and performing arts It is famous for becoming. In Yaeyama, each year three municipalities (Ishigaki-shi, Yonaguni-machi, Taketomi-cho) hold the ocean opening in March and you can experience the summer 's visit ahead of the event. I went to Iriomotejima (Iriomotejima) which is the stage of this year.

Decided to hold the 2014 seaside scenes of the southernmost tip of Japan / Yaeyama !! | Ishigaki City Tourism Exchange Association
http://www.yaeyama.or.jp/docs/2013122000016/


◆Enter Iriomotejima
Yaeyama's seaside scene 2014 is Taketomi-choIriomote IslandThe beach of Todomari (Monkeihama) is the stage. Speaking of Iriomote Island, it is an island known for its natural monument Iriomote cat and can be reached from Okinawa Prefecture · Ishigaki Island using a high speed ship.


A high-speed ship is leaving the Ishigaki Airport from a remote island terminal about 30 minutes by car.


To Iriomote Island there are two routes of Uehara Port and Ohara Port, but the beach of Tudumari (Tsukihama Beach) which is the stage of the sea of ​​this time purchases a ticket for Uehara Port as Uehara Port is near. The ticket is 2300 yen for one way, 4400 yen for round trip. There are no expiration dates especially for round-trip tickets, so those who do not plan to live permanently in Iriomote Island are better off to purchase round-trip tickets.


The inside of the ship is like this. It is safe because there is vinyl wavy aside from wave splash.


Arrived at Uehara Harbor at Iriomotejima in about 40 to 45 minutes.


There is a bus from the signboard of Iriomote cat.


◆3/15 18: 00 ~ Eve the night
Arrived in Tudumari beach (Tsukihama beach) in about 15 minutes from Uehara Port.


Noboli of "Sea of ​​the Sea". My mood is summer, but it will be a little cold in the evening.


Triangular cone continuing to the beach.


I found something ahead.


It was a mascot character of Taketomi Town "Picarrier".


There are also women who are making the tropical feeling.


The sea is now visible.


The beach of Tudumari (Moonkeihama). Tomorrow, a sea wrapper is done on this beach.


The sand is fine and smooth.


West setting sunset beach.


A stage is on the left hand facing the sea.


Stalls on the other side of the stage.


"Please eat Taketomi Town !!"


Special products of the Yaeyama Islands and Okinawa main island were lined up.






Tasting is also available. This is Yamaneko's birth place. Raku is very fragrant, it seems to suit sake.


I planted in August 2013 and I heard that the process just started in February 2014.


Eating plentifully ......


The eve of the evening started.


Hula Dance by members of "Linoleo".


Depending on members of "Takenaka"Acer.


At the fast-eating competition, the stage and the audience seems to be exciting.


Iriomote island · Ship sailor out singer's songwriter ·Takashi Ikeda'S live is masterpieces. Taku Ikeda said that he plans to make a special live at the sea of ​​tomorrow.


The feast is a feast when the cold rises past 20 o'clock.


◆3/16 09: 30 ~ Sea watching
Arrived at the beach of Tudumari (Moonkeihama) around 8:30. Clouds have appeared, but there was no wind, it turned out to be a great sea dream day.


The preparation is steadily ongoing.


Reception desk at the entrance of the venue.


Miss Yaeyama 2013 welcomed you. Today I will make a baton touch to Miss Yaeyama 2014.


I received a brochure from Miss Yaeyama.


I'm preparing something. This is because "the picking of a car shrimp" which was witnessed at the eve of the night before yesterday


This uninhibited area is a treasure hunting area.


It seems that stalls will come out today.


Tent of guests and stakeholders.


Already at the beach, preparations for "sea cherished prayers" had already been done.


A woman of prayer comes out.


Like Okinawa, prayers began in a more ornate atmosphere rather than strict.


Ishigaki-shi mayor Nakayama's princess after the prayers pure salt and praying for the sea-pricking prayer.


Acer by Uehara district youth association.



Japan's southernmost tip! Sea of ​​the Yaeyama 2014 in Iriomote Island ~ Uehara District Youth Association · Acer - YouTube


A scene of a lion catching a visitor is as follows.

Japan's southernmost tip! Yaeyama's Sea Wave 2014 in Iriomote Island ~ Uehara District Youth Association · Acer Shishi rampage - YouTube


Then, greetings of the opening of Mayor Ishigaki City Nakayama ... ...


A declaration of the sea warning by the students of Uehara Elementary School.


To help cut the tape, Ishigakijima's local character "Bigou Guru" ......


Piccher.


After tape cutting, it is finally the first swim.


The following movie shows how children attack assault on the sea.

Japan's southernmost tip! Yaeyama's sea waves 2014 in Iriomote Island ~ First swim · Marine harvest festival ~ - YouTube


Everyone looks really fun.





"Sea Harvest Festival", so the staff member is introducing special products vegetables and fruits of Iriomote Island.





The rescue team is waiting firmly and children can swim with confidence.




Adults are waiting ... ....



On the other hand, there are children who swim in Switzerland and children who dive deep inside.



It looks fun even at the beach.



There is also a photographer.


Completely armed.


It seems that we could harvest a lot.











The helicopter of the Japan Coast Guard appeared along the way.

Japan's southernmost tip! Sea of ​​Yaeyama 2014 in Iriomote Island ~ Coast Guard helicopter - YouTube


"The people in the ocean are warm," children.




There was a photo shoot ceremony there. Everyone has a nice smile.




"First swimming proof" was distributed to those who entered the sea during the first swim.


Okinawa's traditional performing arts and dancing by the Dancer's Association (Voodoo)


Children are waiting for you to pick up shrimp shrimps. Ike has already set the shrimp already.


Japan's southernmost tip! Yaeyama's seaside candy 2014 in Iriomote Island ~ Car shrimp Takamidori - YouTube


Grab the shrimp surprisingly.


I put the shrimp I got in the cup.



Everyone seems to get a lot.


In the sea I enjoyed surfboards and canoes.



Next is a treasure hunt.


Japan's southernmost tip! Yaeyama's Sea Waves 2014 in Iriomote Island ~ Treasure hunt - YouTube


Children are squashing sand all the while.


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Piccher · Baproug and others who ask for photography successively. Yuru kyara is very popular.


Piccher · · · · on the stage.


Announcement of Miss Yaeyama finally. By the way, the back of Piccher 's ear that goes back is white like Iriomote' s cat.


Two men in the 35th mistake Yaeyama were introduced between the 34th mistake Yaeyama (Miss Yaeyama 2013) on both sides.


The Misu Yaeyama's Tusuki was inherited.


Endou Minami (Mr. Endo) of "Miss Star's Sand". Mr. Endo who grew up on Ishigaki Island said, "I want to convey the wonderfulness of Yaeyama from various directions," he told his ambition.


Ms. Higashi Uchihara, Shinko Higashi, of "Miss Southern Cross". "I want to transmit the charm of Yaeyama not only domestically but also overseas with a spirit and smile like Yaeyama people (and now Pita)" I mentioned the enthusiasm.


The two will convey the charm of Yaeyama as a tourism goodwill ambassador until the seaside night of Yaeyama to be held next year.


In the sea "marine rope take" was done.


The rules are simple. You win by pulling the rope together and dropping the opponent to the sea. The beach was laughed in laughter.




Otori is a special live by Taku Ikegami. During the great success, the sea opening of Yaeyama 2014 in Iriomotejima closed the curtain.


The sea of ​​Yaeyama is expected to be held in Yonaguni-machi in March 2015, next time if it goes in order that 2013 is Ishigaki-jima and 2014 is Iriomote Island.