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Welcome to Iheya Island, Okinawa's northernmost hidden island. Located about 40km north of the main island of Okinawa, and about an 80-minute ferry ride from Unten Port, is Iheya Island, Okinawa Prefecture's northernmost inhabited island. With a population of about 1,200 and an area of approximately 21 square kilometers, the island has been affectionately nicknamed "Terushinoshima" (Terushima) by locals. It has become a tourist destination...

Izena Island is about a 55-minute ferry ride from the northern part of Okinawa's main island. It is an island floating in an emerald green sea with a population of about 1,200 people. This island is known as the sacred land of the Ryukyus, and is the birthplace of King Sho En, the founder of the Second Sho Dynasty of the Ryukyu Kingdom. View this post on Instagram DRONE/4...

Discover Yonaguni Blue on a Journey to Yonaguni Island, Japan's westernmost point. Located approximately 2,000km from Tokyo and just 111km from Taiwan, this border island boasts a unique color: "Yonaguni Blue." View this post on Instagram DRONE/47® Official Drone 47 Tourist Spot Promotion (@dronej…

Fukuroda Falls in Daigo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. This famous waterfall is one of Japan's three most famous waterfalls. DRONE47 was officially commissioned by the Daigo Town Tourism and Commerce Department to film it using a drone. On the day of filming, a dragon-shaped cloud called a "dragon cloud" appeared in the sky above the waterfall. We were able to capture this miraculous moment on video. YouTube video: h...

For two days only, on Thursday, October 2nd and Friday, October 3rd, 2025, Tokai Kisen's high-speed jetfoil operated a special service from Enoshima to Izu Oshima and Niijima. DRONE47 was commissioned by Tokai Kisen and the Fujisawa City Tourism Department to capture this special service with a drone. Normally, this service runs from Tokyo...

Introduction Yonaguni Island is Japan's westernmost inhabited island. Located approximately 2,000km from Tokyo and 509km from the main island of Okinawa, the island is a "border island" with Taiwan only 111km away. On clear days, the Taiwanese mountain range can be seen beyond the horizon, creating a unique and exotic atmosphere despite being in Japan. DRONE4...

DRONE47 [Official] Practical Event & Aerial Photography Session & Tour No. 6 "Drone Skills Improvement Seminar: Flying at Cape Shionomisaki, the Southernmost Point of Honshu" Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Thank you for participating. We will be posting the photos you took. Photographer: @m.koi_photo Share this post on Instagram...

About this event: For those who want to get started with drones but are unsure of what to do to get them flying, we're holding a special event at the DJI Certified Store in Tokyo's Toranomon district to help with the aircraft registration and initial setup necessary to enjoy drone aerial photography! We've invited Suzuki, CEO of DRONE47, who takes aerial photographs all over Japan, to participate...

A Complete Guide to Drone Aerial Photography of Waterfalls | Professional Tips and Cautions for Safe Photography Beautiful waterfall footage is a particularly popular subject for drone aerial photography. However, filming around waterfalls comes with unique risks. Learn from the real-life experiences of an active drone pilot about the key points for safe and effective aerial photography of waterfalls. 🔍 Advance preparation is the key to success: Flight route...

DRONE47 [Official] Practical Event & Aerial Photography & Tour 5th Edition: Experience Miura's Summer from the Sky! "Tracking the Story of Summer Fun and the Sea with a Drone" Saturday, August 30, 2025. Thank you for your participation. We will feature the photos you have taken. Photographer: @yukinostory This...