Okinawa Journal

Photo of the Day - Rice Planting

Photo of the Day - Rice Planting

Happy Friday everyone. According to an article in the Ryukyu Shimpo, the first rice planting of the season has begun in Yaeyama. Reading the article made me think of this photo I took a couple years back with my Fuji X-Pro1 of a rice farmer near Onna, Okinawa working in his rice paddies. Thanks for stopping by today. 

Photo of the Day - Ikei Island Port

Photo of the Day - Ikei Island Port

Ikei Island is a small island a short distance from the mail island of Okinawa. Unlike the main island, Ikei is still mostly undeveloped and is very popular with divers and sunbathers. On a recent drive there I saw this small fishing port and stopped to take a couple photos. The brightly colored buildings are what caught my eye, but I really loved the whole scene. Thanks for stopping by today.  

Photo of the Day - Kin Village Coastline

Photo of the Day - Kin Village Coastline

Today's photo is a beautiful scene from the coastline of Kin Village in Okinawa. I never tire of views like this here in Okinawa.  Have a great day and thanks for stopping by. 

Photo of the Day - Araha, Beach in Chatan

Photo of the Day - Araha, Beach in Chatan

Okinawa is known for beautiful beaches and ocean views. I took this photo of Araha, Beach in Chatan, Okinawa with my iPhone 6s Plus. In the distance you can see the Ferris wheel from American Village. Thanks for stopping by today.  

Photo of the Day - Festival Food Vendors

Photo of the Day - Festival Food Vendors

A food vendor at a local festival cooks Takoyaki (dumplings with a chunk of octopus inside). This shot was taken with my Fuji X-Pro1 and the 56mm f/1.2 (85mm equivalent), an awesome low light lens.  

Photo of the Day - City Beaches

Photo of the Day - City Beaches

Today's photo was taken with my iPhone 6s Plus at Naminoue Beach in Naha, Okinawa. It's strange to me to see a beach right in the city with a highway running over it. Thanks for stopping by today. 

Photo of the Day - Shintoshin, Naha

Photo of the Day - Shintoshin, Naha

Today's photo was taken with my iPhone 6s Plus while walking around in one of my favorite areas in Okinawa, Omoromachi, or Shintoshin as most refer to it.  

Photo of the Day - Kimonos in Naha

Photo of the Day - Kimonos in Naha

Young people posing in their Kimonos celebrating Seijin no Hi, Coming of Age Day. Taken with my Fuji x100s. Have a great day everyone.