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Tida Pana "Tida Pana accessories", Iriomote Island's treasures

Fascinated by the beauty of form created by nature and the passage of time

TidaPana" accessories are made from broken shells washed up on the shores of Iriomote Island and marine microplastics, which are regarded as a global problem, instead of using expensive stones and shells. Scale Rin," made from the scales of the ilabucher (sea bream), is a beautiful piece that makes the most of the texture of the material, allowing light to pass through the thin scales and sway lightly around the ear.
Other works include "Ribbon of Sand" (5,200 yen), which features an image of a ribbon of sand that flows smoothly and is accented with colorful marine microplastics, and "Fantasia (Utsushi)" (4,200 yen), which creates a new form by copying pieces of shells and corals on the beach and inverting the pattern to create a new shape. (4,200 yen), which is created by copying shells and coral fragments and inverting the patterns. TidaPana's accessories use 14-karat gold-filled metal fittings, which are considered to have relatively low allergic reactions.

Tida Pana in A PICTURE BOOK: Treasures of Iriomote Island

• 341-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa MAP
• 20 minutes walk from Uehara Port in Iriomote Island
• Take a bus from Uehara Port, get off at "Uehara Elementary School" and walk about 2 minutes.
• 10:00-18:00
• Thursdays
• 0980-84-8065
• Free of charge

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Kobo Kazehana "Yachimun" (Yachimun)

Gentle vessels produced in the great nature of Iriomote Island

Yachimun (pottery in Okinawan language) from "KAZA-HANA", a studio on Iriomote Island, which became independent in 2019 after training at a pottery in Yomitan Village, Okinawa. These vessels look and feel generous and gentle to the touch. The glaze is also handmade using clay from Okinawa. The transparent glaze is made of slaked lime and rice husk ash, combined with feldspar from the southern part of the main island, and the black glaze is made of wood ash and manganese, a mineral found in the fields of the main island.
The soft and warm colors and the comfortable feeling of the bowls that easily fit in your hand will make them an indispensable part of your daily dining table before you know it. Please enjoy a table where "deliciousness" and "happiness" reside, while thinking of the great nature of Iriomote Island, with "Koubou Kazehana" dishes that casually enrich your daily life.

Shops】Otomi Kyodo Kiosk, Yamaneko Shoten (Ohara Port)

Kobo Kazehana

• 7-60 Minami Kazami Nakayashiki, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa MAP
• 15 minutes drive from Ohara Port
• Take a bus from Ohara Port, get off at Otomi bus stop, and walk about 10 minutes.
• 10:00-16:00
• Open irregular holidays *Pre-confirmation required
• 090-8635-7542
• Free of charge
• Payment by cash only. Please confirm in advance as they are often not open during the winter season.

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Mana store "Hibiscus Roselle Jam

Colorful jam filled with the blessings of nature of Iriomote Island

Handmade jam using roselle cultivated without pesticides in their own fields. Roselle is a plant known as the raw material for hibiscus tea, and is characterized by its refreshing acidity and vivid red color. The red component is an anthocyanin pigment, a type of antioxidant polyphenol. It is expected to inhibit the production of active oxygen and cleanse the blood.
The high content of organic acids such as citric acid and malic acid gives it a refreshing sour taste. In addition to spreading it on toast as it is, you can enjoy brightly colored hibiscus tea by pouring hot water over it. It also goes well with yogurt and cheese.

Shelf life] 8 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened package.
Shops】Otomi kyodo kiosk, Tamamori supermarket, Minato no Yaoya

Mana Shop

• 202 Komi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa MAP
• 15 minutes drive from Ohara Port
• Take a bus from Ohara Port, get off at Komi, and walk about 4 minutes.
• 13:00-17:00
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• 0980-85-5656
• Free of charge

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Sonaichikuiza "Initial embroidery drawstring pouch

The motifs of lovely wild birds living in Iriomote Island.

A drawstring pouch embroidered with wild birds inhabiting Iriomote Island and initials of alphabets. The embroidered motifs, "Ryukyu red kingfisher" and "White-breasted nuthatch" are both very familiar birds to the people living in Iriomote Island. The base is embroidered by machine, and the details, including the face, are hand-stitched. Each bird has a slightly different expression, which shows the warmth of handmade work. For an additional 200 yen, the name of your choice can be embroidered. These items are perfect for everyday use or as souvenirs.
In addition to handmade goods, the store also sells "Yamaneko Salt (Shikwasa, Shikikikan)" (540 yen each) and "Pineapple Sweet Chili Sauce" (980 yen), which utilize ingredients produced in Iriomote Island.

Sonai Chikuyuza

• 896-1 Iriomote, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa MAP
• 20 minutes drive from Uehara Port
• Take a bus from Uehara Port, get off at Sonai, and walk 5 min.
• 11:00-16:00
• Sunday, Monday
• 050-5875-6723
• Free of charge

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Ohama Farm "Rice flour pancake mix

The secret of "Delicious" is carefully grown pesticide-free rice.

Gluten-free pancake mix flour" is milled from rice carefully grown in the great nature of Iriomote Island, in rice fields where no pesticides are used and where birds, insects, and wild cats all come to play. With this, you can easily enjoy wheat-free gluten-free sweets at home. The chewy texture unique to rice flour and the light, crispy texture of freshly baked pancakes are a delicious taste that will linger in your mouth. The use of a moderate amount of sugar and the fact that they can be made without using eggs are also great points.
In addition to pancakes, it can also be used to make chiffon cakes, scones, and other sweets, making it ideal for children's snacks and weekend treats.

Shelf life] Approximately 1 year from the date of manufacture in the unopened package.
Yurimina" in Uehara Port Terminal, Otomi Kyodo Kiosk, Minato no Yaoya, etc.

Ohama Farm

• 1608 Iriomote, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa MAP
• 15 minutes drive from Uehara Port
• Take a bus from Uehara Port, get off at "Hoshisuna Supermarket" and walk about 15 minutes.
• 9:00-17:00
• Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays
• 0980-85-6034
• Free of charge