ISL& Natural Guides
Ishigaki,
in your hands.
ISL& began with a curiosity about island life: how the sea, distance and community shape a place. This English-language guide to Ishigaki brings that perspective to local food, nature, craft and the people who live here.
Five area guides and maps help you explore. Photography and first-hand stories give you a closer understanding of the island along the way.
English · 143 pages · Five area guides

Inside the guide
Maps for the day.
Stories to take home.
Find your way
Five area guides
Ishigaki City, east, north, west and central Ishigaki, with maps and practical suggestions.
Know the island
Food, nature & craft
Local food, recipes, festivals, beaches, walks and conversations with island residents and makers.
See it differently
Photography & stories
Original and aerial photographs sit alongside personal memories and island life.


The paperback
A companion
for your stay.
- LanguageEnglish
- Pages143
- Published30 June 2023
- PublisherPawana LLC.
- ISBN978-4991299407
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Know where to go.
Understand where you are.
DiscoverYaima began on Ishigaki and brings together practical travel information with photography, film and stories from the islands. We want to help people visit with curiosity and respect for island life.
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