Why Is It Called Kumejima?
The story behind the island once known as “Kumi” Today, we know this island as Kumejima. But long before the n […]
Handcrafted Island Silk: Kumejima Tsumugi
Beautiful Silk Crafts, Produced Sustainably on Kumejima for More than 500 Years. With a history stretching bac […]
Awamori: Okinawa's Iconic Spirit
Japan’s Oldest Traditional Distilled Spirit Awamori is a traditional distilled spirit from Okinawa and is cons […]
Yajiya-gama Cave, the home of Kumejima's rich natural and cutural heritage.
About Yajiya-gama Yajia Cave (Yajia-gama) is a giant limestone cave, approximately 800 meters long. This ancie […]
The most beautiful beach in all of Asia: Kumejima's Hateno-hama
With its white sand beaches and aqua blue sea, Hateno-hama is Kumejima's most popular attraction. Hate-no-Hama […]
Kumejima Firefly, found only on Kumejima in the world
The light dances of the Kumejima fireflies can be viewed from mid-April to early May. During this time of year […]
Kumejima's Ocean Treasures: Kuruma Prawns and Sea Grapes
How can Kumejima produce high quality Kuruma prowns and sea grapes? The reason is Deep Sea Water which slowly […]