Kume Island, Okinawa, Japan

Lost in Kume Island

A quiet road through Kume Island’s green hills - freedom, stillness, and the joy of the ride.

From Tuesday to Saturday, boats leave Naha for a four-hour sail across the Okinawan sea. Stay in a beachside flat, or choose a traditional house in the hills for a slower pace of life. Explore the island on an electric bike, stopping for a plate of Okinawa’s famous taco rice. If you’re lucky, you might stumble upon locals gathered for a barbecue—grilling fresh fish, meat, and seafood, dressed in traditional clothes, with cold beers flowing and laughter carrying into the night.