Miyako Islands of OKINAWA |

Miyako Islands of OKINAWA | ‘Living as a local’ ISSUE
Papersky No.71

Miyakojima, Okinawa, which is one of the most popular travel destinations in Japan. Not to mention the charm as a resort,Large and small8This island, which is composed of Tsuno Island, has a long history and deep culture. Nature, including the clear sea, the unique culture cultivated with history, and the people living there. Why don't you travel to make such a Miyakojima in your heart?

 

One day, after buying it at a supermarket on the island, I walked to the nearby beach.

One day, dry the laundry, prepare your hair at a barber, and cool down at a movie theater on the island.

One day, we have a book borrowed from the library and go to dinner with a friend.

One day, the people on the island come to the inn and talk about tea with one hand.

 

Everything in everyday life while experiencing the culture of Miyakojima1week.

I felt like I had taken the roots on the land even a little Inspired, shared, and caring. A "trip to life" following your life after your trip. 

Princess Matsumoto /KIYO MATSUMOTO

1995Born in the year, from Hyogo prefecture. Artist, actor. The theme of nature and creatures20He painted a picture from his age, and then held a solo exhibition every year. First19Received the Picture Book Award at the Tully's Picture Book Award.2023In the year, the picture book "My Sekai" was announced. movie,TV、WebMany appearances such as dramas.

 Yuta Kato /YUTA KATO

1995Born in the year, from Hyogo prefecture. Photographer.2014He has been listening to people who go to the city from the year and continuing to take pictures.2016The first edition of the yearHazime-MashiteIs published. Then in Canada1I go to a photo school in the year and a half.2019year4Going Tokyo on the moon.2024Year, photo exhibition and photo book "13Is announced.

  

Living as a local ' 

In this is Isse of Papersky, We Journey to the Miyako Islands of Okinawa, Exploring One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth.

OUR Story Begins on a Monday. Upon Arrival, Like Many MIYAKIANS, THE NEXT DAY, in OURED-TILED ROOF OUSE, We Peel Back The Paper from the Calendar, Reveling Tuesday. We Savor Locally Roasted Hasaba Coffee, Prepare Goya Chanpuru with Organics Eggs from Nagasaki Farm Rought, And Share Laughter and Conversation. Later, We Stroll Into Town for a Haircut. As the Last Customers. Barber Invits Us to Go Fishing Together. We Watch The Sunset While Before Before Returning Home to Greet Our LienD, Local Artist Daichi o Arrives in a Traditional Miyako Jofu Kimono. After a FEW CUPS OF AWAMORI, We Yawn Under the Starry Night SKY, Stretch Our Arms Toward The Heavens, and Head to Bed.

THEN COMESDAY AND Thursday, and We Peel Back The Calendar Each Day, Reminiscing About the Local Peeple and Experience WE’Ve Encountered. Before We know it, it’S Sunday.

OUR TRIP IS NOT just about the Destination; IT’S About the Experience of ‘Living as a local’―Traveling Simping and Absorbing Daily The Nature, Culture, and People of Miyako. This allows US to DEEPER DEEPER ISLOU GH OUR OWN EYES AND THE FRESH PERSPECTIVES OF THE Island’S Residents. After Seven Days, We Feel WeE’VE BECOME PART OF THE LANDSCAPE, EMBRACING The Essence of ‘Living as a local.’

We Invite You to Peel Back The Pages of this Miyako Islands of OKINAWA- ‘Living as a local 'Issu as We Explore TheE ‘Daily 'Alongside Our Guests: Artist Kiyo Matsumoto and Photographer Yuta Kato.