[English] Taketomi Island Tour by a Japanese Aspiring Interpreter-Guide

[English] Taketomi Island Tour by a Japanese Aspiring Interpreter-Guide

Takatomi Island is a small island with only 9 kilometer of perimeter. I’m rock Japanese people aiming to become guide interpreters. I will show you the best of Japan in English. Today I will show you Takatomi Island in Okinawa. Takatomi is a small and beautiful island located southwest of Okinawa’s main island. Here houses with red tile roof are preserved with white sand path and color stone walls representing Okinawa’s traditional landscape. The traditional village has been designated as important preservation district of groups of traditional buildings and the island attracts visitors with abundant nature and scenery offering a peaceful atmosphere where time passed slowly. [Music] Kondoi Beach, the most famous beach on Takitomi Island with emerald color crystal clear waters. Have you heard of the Phantom Beach? It’s appear only when the tide is low. The tide is going down little by little. There is the Phantom Beach. You can cross freely with low tide. The water only reach your knees. Don’t miss the experience at Condo Beach. We ride bicycle to Kaiji Beach. Here’s the entrance to Kaiji Beach, also called Star Sand Beach. It is forbidden to take the sand home. The sea is very beautiful, but swimming is prohibited, so please keep that in mind. You can also find a star- shaped sand as a souvenir. You can also find sealass. [Music] Takat Tommy post office is built in the traditional style of Ryuku architecture. You can also see a beautiful traditional red mailbox. If you take it to the counter, you’ll get Takat Tomy’s original postmark, but if you drop in the mailbox, it won’t have it. Look at the roof. You’ll discover something special. It’s a shisa, a traditional guardian of Okinawa that protects houses and buildings from able spirits. There are three main types, palace, village, and house. The most common is the house type placed on rooftops. Take a look and find it. Here in Takatami, you can enjoy a ride in a traditional cart pulled by a water buffalo. The starting point is the Takatomi tourist center. The ride lasts about 30 minutes and prices may vary depending on the season. Payment is only by card or mobile. No cash. Let’s go on the water buffalo tour. Move slowly to the rhythm of the water and wind. During the ride, the guide plays a sensin and sings traditional Okidawan songs. The buffaloos have their own pace. They don’t always go as we expect. And that’s part of the charm of the tour. Look at the roof. There’s a shisa. If you look around, you might discover something new. If you visit Takat Tommy, don’t miss this experience. [Applause] Nishiashi. In the past, it was a pier to Iote Island, but today it is famous for its spectacular sunsets. [Music] This is the view while leaving the small forest. [Music] [Applause] Ambushi a stamp pier discanated as a tangible cultural property. The blue and clear sea slowly changed to the warm colors of the sunset. Due to the ferry schedule, only those staying overnight on the island can enjoy it. No winter beyond this point. Please respect it. The fair is about to depart. Let’s return now. [Music] Tenant is a word in the Takati dialect that means Takatomi Island. Please don’t forget to check the schedule of the last ferry. May your time in Takatomi become an unforgettable memory. I wish you a good trip.

Rokka Dad, a Japanese who has just begun his journey to become a licensed interpreter guide, introduces the beauty of Taketomi Island in English. We hope this video serves as a useful guide for future travelers and inspires you to discover the charm of Taketomi. Our goal is to share the wonders of Japan with as many people as possible.
Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese subtitles are available.
A Spanish narration version is also available.

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0:00 Opening
1:01 Kondoi Beach
1:45 Kaiji Beach (Star Sand)
2:27 Taketomi Post Office / Shisa Statues
3:36 Water Buffalo Cart Tour
4:39 Nishi Pier (Sunset Spot)
5:48 Meaning of “Tedun” / Way Back