Filming will take place on Yonaguni Island and Ishigaki Island from October 18th to 24th.
This time, the Tourism Association is backing us up when it comes to Yonaguni Island.
It became possible to photograph the entire island of Yonaguni.
We would like to express our gratitude to all parties involved.
Yonaguni Island is...
Yonaguni Island is an island located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, that belongs to the Yaeyama Islands along with Iriomote Island.
Below is some key information about Yonaguni Island.
1. **Geography and Location**: Yonaguni Island is located about 150 km east of Taiwan and is known as the westernmost island of Japan. It is also quite far from the main island of Okinawa. The northern part of the island faces the Taiwan Strait and the southern part faces the East China Sea.
2. **Area**: Yonaguni Island is one of the largest islands in the Yaeyama Islands, with a total area of approximately 87 square kilometers.
3. **Natural Environment**: Yonaguni Island is known as an island rich in beautiful natural scenery and tropical plants. There are jungles, forests, beautiful beaches, and coral reefs, and you can enjoy snorkeling and diving. In addition, it has a subtropical climate, and the weather is relatively warm throughout the year.
4. **Culture**: Yonaguni Island has its own culture and language, and has some of the most unique traditions and festivals in the Yaeyama Islands. The islanders speak a language called Yonaguni (Ufiramuyam), and have their own unique music and dance.
5. **Tourism**: Yonaguni Island is blessed with natural beauty and offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including trekking, hiking, cycling, canoeing and snorkeling. The Yonaguni Sea Turtle Center and the Churaumi Aquarium are also popular tourist spots.
6. **Transportation**: Access to Yonaguni Island is by air or sea. There are also direct flights from Yonaguni Airport to Okinawa Main Island (Naha City) and Ishigaki Island.
Yonaguni Island is an island that is attractive for its beautiful natural environment, unique culture, and abundance of activities, making it a worthwhile destination for nature lovers and tourists.
It is also famous as a filming location...
Yonaguni Island is rich in beautiful natural environments and scenery, and is often used as a filming location for movies and TV dramas. Below are some of the filming locations on Yonaguni Island that may have been used in some movies and TV dramas:
1. **Movie "Yae no Sakura"**: Yonaguni Island was used as a filming location for the Japanese movie "Yae no Sakura," which was released in 2013. The movie depicts the history of the late Edo period to the Meiji period, and the beautiful nature of Yonaguni Island appears as a backdrop.
2. **TV Drama "Yonaguni no Shimizu"**: The TV drama "Yonaguni no Shimizu", which aired in 2008, was set on Yonaguni Island and depicted a wealth of the island's scenery and culture.
3. **Commercials and Travel Promotions**: Yonaguni Island is also used as a filming location for tourism promotions and advertising campaigns both in Japan and abroad. The beautiful coastline and natural scenery are used as the backdrop for tourism advertisements and commercials.
4. **The Movie: Dr. Koto - Clinic**: Dr. Koto Clinic is a human drama set on a small island in the South Seas, depicting the interactions between the young doctor Koto, played by the renowned actor Yoshioka Hidetaka, and the people of the island, as well as the brilliance of life, while also weaving in the current state of medical care on remote islands.
Yonaguni Island's natural beauty and unique culture are being used in media productions such as movies, television dramas, and advertisements, spreading its appeal around the world.
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