http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/tags/miyako/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:10:26 -0700 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:10:26 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5457/buddyicons/74692206@N00.jpg?1369088755#74692206@N00 http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/tags/miyako/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/6119523889/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/6119523889/" title="Exploring the colourful coral reef, Miyakojima, Japan"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6079/6119523889_e60a6874ec_m.jpg" width="240" height="206" alt="Exploring the colourful coral reef, Miyakojima, Japan" /></a></p> <p>100 sq km of healthy coral reef called Yabiji Coral Reef around the Miyako Islands, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Yabiji Coral Reef from above:<br /> <a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_Reef_Okinawa_Japan.jpg" rel="nofollow">i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_R...</a><br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157594328490112/">Snorkeling in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:10:26 -0700 2010-05-09T13:37:10-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6119523889 24.975243 125.277099 24.975243 125.277099 28379331 Exploring the colourful coral reef, Miyakojima, Japan <p>100 sq km of healthy coral reef called Yabiji Coral Reef around the Miyako Islands, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Yabiji Coral Reef from above:<br /> <a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_Reef_Okinawa_Japan.jpg" rel="nofollow">i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_R...</a><br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157594328490112/">Snorkeling in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday fish seascape man nature water coral japan rural swimming island japanese islands colorful aqua asia paradise mare underwater snorkel lagoon snorkeling clear tropical 日本 okinawa 沖縄 reef miyako miyakojima 海 giappone japaneselandscape giapponese 離島 熱帯魚 宮古島 南国 miyakoisland 島 ruraljapan 琉球 スノーケル 南西諸島 japanesenature yabiji nansei ippeijanine yabishi snorkelinginjapan http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/6069449144/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/6069449144/" title="Inviting parasol on tropical beach paradise, Miyako Island, Japan"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6185/6069449144_f914b686ba_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Inviting parasol on tropical beach paradise, Miyako Island, Japan" /></a></p> <p>Sunayama Beach, Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:53:11 -0700 2010-05-05T10:50:20-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6069449144 24.838776 125.281047 24.838776 125.281047 28583729 Inviting parasol on tropical beach paradise, Miyako Island, Japan <p>Sunayama Beach, Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday seascape beach nature water beautiful coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands coast countryside scenery aqua asia paradise mare natural cove turquoise shoreline aquamarine lagoon clear shore tropical 日本 coastline okinawa 沖縄 subtropical miyako miyakojima 海 deserted spiaggia giappone japaneselandscape giapponese ビーチ 砂山ビーチ 離島 japanesebeach 宮古島 南国 島 sunayama ruraljapan coralislands 琉球 kuroshiosea 南西諸島 fringingreef japanesesea japancountryside japanesenature japanesecountryside nansei japanesecoastline ippeijanine tropicaljapan http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595771322/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595771322/" title="Nature's swimming pool"><img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1180/4595771322_e400c0a58f_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Nature's swimming pool" /></a></p> <p>These ponds are connected under the land to the sea and are popular scuba diving spots.<br /> Shimoji Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:24:18 -0700 2010-05-08T14:22:22-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595771322 24.826936 125.140972 24.826936 125.140972 28379331 Nature's swimming pool <p>These ponds are connected under the land to the sea and are popular scuba diving spots.<br /> Shimoji Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine blue sea holiday nature coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands countryside pond scenery rocks asia hole clear tropical 日本 okinawa 沖縄 waterhole miyako miyakojima giappone japaneselandscape bluehole giapponese 離島 宮古島 南国 島 shimoji ruraljapan 琉球 下地島 南西諸島 japanesenature nansei 通り池 ippeijanine http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4597918171/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4597918171/" title="Calm clear blue water before the storm, Kurima Island, Okinawa"><img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1290/4597918171_e39f54278c_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Calm clear blue water before the storm, Kurima Island, Okinawa" /></a></p> <p>Kurima Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Kurima Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:23:04 -0700 2010-05-04T13:45:09-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4597918171 24.727966 125.241222 24.727966 125.241222 28583719 Calm clear blue water before the storm, Kurima Island, Okinawa <p>Kurima Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Kurima Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday seascape beach nature water beautiful coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands coast countryside scenery rocks aqua asia paradise mare natural cove turquoise shoreline aquamarine lagoon clear shore tropical 日本 coastline okinawa 沖縄 subtropical miyako miyakojima 海 deserted spiaggia giappone japaneselandscape giapponese ビーチ 離島 japanesebeach 宮古島 南国 長間浜 来間島 kurima 島 ruraljapan coralislands 琉球 nagamahama kuroshiosea 南西諸島 fringingreef japanesesea japancountryside japanesenature japanesecountryside nansei japanesecoastline ippeijanine tropicaljapan http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595156817/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595156817/" title="Underwater love in Japan, Okinawa"><img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1082/4595156817_9431df9361_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Underwater love in Japan, Okinawa" /></a></p> <p>100 sq km of healthy coral reef called Yabiji Coral Reef around the Miyako Islands, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Yabiji Coral Reef from above:<br /> <a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_Reef_Okinawa_Japan.jpg" rel="nofollow">i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_R...</a><br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157594328490112/">Snorkeling in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:24:42 -0700 2010-05-09T11:21:58-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595156817 24.975243 125.277099 24.975243 125.277099 28379331 Underwater love in Japan, Okinawa <p>100 sq km of healthy coral reef called Yabiji Coral Reef around the Miyako Islands, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Yabiji Coral Reef from above:<br /> <a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_Reef_Okinawa_Japan.jpg" rel="nofollow">i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_R...</a><br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157594328490112/">Snorkeling in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday fish seascape nature water coral japan rural island japanese islands colorful aqua asia paradise mare underwater snorkel snorkeling clear tropical 日本 okinawa 沖縄 reef miyako miyakojima 海 giappone japaneselandscape giapponese 離島 熱帯魚 宮古島 南国 島 ruraljapan 琉球 スノーケル 南西諸島 japanesenature yabiji nansei ippeijanine yabishi snorkelinginjapan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595152269/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595152269/" title="Paradise beach perfect for our first night's camping, Kurima Island, Japan"><img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4044/4595152269_22456b8b85_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Paradise beach perfect for our first night's camping, Kurima Island, Japan" /></a></p> <p>Kurima Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Kurima Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:23:00 -0700 2010-05-04T13:42:38-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595152269 24.727498 125.240707 24.727498 125.240707 28379331 Paradise beach perfect for our first night's camping, Kurima Island, Japan <p>Kurima Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Kurima Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday seascape beach nature water beautiful coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands coast countryside scenery rocks aqua asia paradise mare natural cove turquoise shoreline aquamarine lagoon clear shore tropical 日本 coastline okinawa 沖縄 subtropical miyako miyakojima 海 deserted spiaggia giappone japaneselandscape giapponese ビーチ 離島 japanesebeach 宮古島 南国 長間浜 来間島 kurima 島 ruraljapan coralislands 琉球 nagamahama kuroshiosea 南西諸島 fringingreef japanesesea japancountryside japanesenature japanesecountryside nansei japanesecoastline ippeijanine tropicaljapan http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595772476/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595772476/" title="Submerged Japanese underwater coral garden, Okinawa"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3609/4595772476_2c90b8c909_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Submerged Japanese underwater coral garden, Okinawa" /></a></p> <p>100 sq km of healthy coral reef called Yabiji Coral Reef around the Miyako Islands, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Yabiji Coral Reef from above:<br /> <a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_Reef_Okinawa_Japan.jpg" rel="nofollow">i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_R...</a><br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157594328490112/">Snorkeling in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:24:43 -0700 2010-05-09T11:28:40-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595772476 24.975243 125.277099 24.975243 125.277099 28379331 Submerged Japanese underwater coral garden, Okinawa <p>100 sq km of healthy coral reef called Yabiji Coral Reef around the Miyako Islands, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Yabiji Coral Reef from above:<br /> <a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_Reef_Okinawa_Japan.jpg" rel="nofollow">i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_R...</a><br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157594328490112/">Snorkeling in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday fish seascape nature water coral japan rural island japanese islands colorful aqua asia paradise mare underwater snorkel snorkeling clear tropical 日本 okinawa 沖縄 reef miyako miyakojima 海 giappone japaneselandscape giapponese 離島 熱帯魚 宮古島 南国 島 ruraljapan 琉球 スノーケル 南西諸島 japanesenature yabiji nansei ippeijanine yabishi snorkelinginjapan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595154183/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595154183/" title="Tropical beach paradise of Okinawa, Japan"><img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1234/4595154183_44962ce56b_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Tropical beach paradise of Okinawa, Japan" /></a></p> <p>Sunayama Beach, Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:23:44 -0700 2010-05-05T10:50:20-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595154183 24.838776 125.281047 24.838776 125.281047 28583729 Tropical beach paradise of Okinawa, Japan <p>Sunayama Beach, Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday seascape beach nature water beautiful coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands coast countryside scenery rocks aqua asia paradise mare natural cove turquoise shoreline aquamarine lagoon clear shore tropical 日本 coastline okinawa 沖縄 subtropical miyako miyakojima 海 deserted spiaggia giappone japaneselandscape giapponese ビーチ 砂山ビーチ 離島 japanesebeach 宮古島 南国 島 sunayama ruraljapan coralislands 琉球 kuroshiosea 南西諸島 fringingreef japanesesea japancountryside japanesenature japanesecountryside nansei japanesecoastline ippeijanine tropicaljapan http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595153929/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595153929/" title="Enjoying the stillness, Miyako Island, Japan"><img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1144/4595153929_939204bae2_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Enjoying the stillness, Miyako Island, Japan" /></a></p> <p>Sunayama Beach, Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:24:53 -0700 2010-05-05T10:36:39-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595153929 24.839088 125.281391 24.839088 125.281391 28583729 Enjoying the stillness, Miyako Island, Japan <p>Sunayama Beach, Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday seascape beach nature water beautiful coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands coast countryside scenery rocks aqua asia paradise mare natural cove turquoise shoreline aquamarine lagoon clear shore tropical 日本 coastline okinawa 沖縄 subtropical miyako miyakojima 海 deserted spiaggia giappone japaneselandscape giapponese ビーチ 砂山ビーチ 離島 japanesebeach 宮古島 南国 島 sunayama ruraljapan coralislands 琉球 kuroshiosea 南西諸島 fringingreef japanesesea japancountryside japanesenature japanesecountryside nansei japanesecoastline ippeijanine tropicaljapan http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4598466318/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4598466318/" title="Tables on tables on table coral, Tropical Japan"><img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4020/4598466318_9b5a774fc8_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Tables on tables on table coral, Tropical Japan" /></a></p> <p>100 sq km of healthy coral reef called Yabiji Coral Reef around the Miyako Islands, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Yabiji Coral Reef from above:<br /> <a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_Reef_Okinawa_Japan.jpg" rel="nofollow">i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_R...</a><br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157594328490112/">Snorkeling in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:24:35 -0700 2010-05-09T11:02:41-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4598466318 24.975243 125.277099 24.975243 125.277099 28379331 Tables on tables on table coral, Tropical Japan <p>100 sq km of healthy coral reef called Yabiji Coral Reef around the Miyako Islands, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Yabiji Coral Reef from above:<br /> <a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_Reef_Okinawa_Japan.jpg" rel="nofollow">i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_R...</a><br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157594328490112/">Snorkeling in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday fish seascape nature water coral japan rural island japanese islands colorful aqua asia paradise mare underwater snorkel snorkeling clear tropical 日本 okinawa 沖縄 reef miyako miyakojima 海 giappone japaneselandscape giapponese 離島 熱帯魚 宮古島 南国 島 ruraljapan 琉球 スノーケル 南西諸島 japanesenature yabiji nansei ippeijanine yabishi snorkelinginjapan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595156051/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595156051/" title="Boardwalk over the vast coral rock field"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3365/4595156051_86080f46f6_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Boardwalk over the vast coral rock field" /></a></p> <p>Shimoji Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:24:23 -0700 2010-05-08T14:33:38-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595156051 24.824911 125.140628 24.824911 125.140628 28583698 Boardwalk over the vast coral rock field <p>Shimoji Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine blue holiday nature coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands countryside scenery rocks asia clear tropical 日本 okinawa 沖縄 miyako miyakojima giappone japaneselandscape giapponese 離島 宮古島 南国 島 shimoji ruraljapan 琉球 下地島 南西諸島 japanesenature nansei ippeijanine http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595156619/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595156619/" title="Endless coral garden, Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3135/4595156619_4c52e5f91d_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Endless coral garden, Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan" /></a></p> <p>100 sq km of healthy coral reef called Yabiji Coral Reef around the Miyako Islands, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Yabiji Coral Reef from above:<br /> <a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_Reef_Okinawa_Japan.jpg" rel="nofollow">i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_R...</a><br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157594328490112/">Snorkeling in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:24:36 -0700 2010-05-09T11:02:58-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595156619 24.975243 125.277099 24.975243 125.277099 28379331 Endless coral garden, Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan <p>100 sq km of healthy coral reef called Yabiji Coral Reef around the Miyako Islands, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Yabiji Coral Reef from above:<br /> <a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_Reef_Okinawa_Japan.jpg" rel="nofollow">i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/sanpeito/Yabiji_Coral_R...</a><br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157594328490112/">Snorkeling in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday fish seascape nature water coral japan rural island japanese islands colorful aqua asia paradise mare underwater snorkel snorkeling clear tropical 日本 okinawa 沖縄 reef miyako miyakojima 海 giappone japaneselandscape giapponese 離島 熱帯魚 宮古島 南国 島 ruraljapan 琉球 スノーケル 南西諸島 japanesenature yabiji nansei ippeijanine yabishi snorkelinginjapan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595771930/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595771930/" title="Super fine powder sandy beach"><img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4045/4595771930_9ede63a128_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Super fine powder sandy beach" /></a></p> <p>Toguchinohama Beach, Irabu Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Irabu Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:24:31 -0700 2010-05-08T15:02:05-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595771930 24.811433 125.180797 24.811433 125.180797 28583697 Super fine powder sandy beach <p>Toguchinohama Beach, Irabu Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Irabu Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday seascape beach nature water beautiful coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands coast countryside scenery rocks aqua asia paradise mare natural cove turquoise shoreline aquamarine lagoon clear shore tropical 日本 coastline okinawa 沖縄 subtropical miyako miyakojima 海 deserted spiaggia giappone japaneselandscape giapponese ビーチ 離島 japanesebeach irabu 宮古島 南国 島 ruraljapan coralislands 琉球 kuroshiosea 伊良部島 南西諸島 fringingreef japanesesea japancountryside japanesenature japanesecountryside 渡口の浜 nansei japanesecoastline ippeijanine 渡口ビーチ toguchinohama tropicaljapan http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595770676/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595770676/" title="Hoorah! Our tents didn't get washed away!"><img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1086/4595770676_0bb2aa4aa3_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Hoorah! Our tents didn't get washed away!" /></a></p> <p>Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:24:03 -0700 2010-05-07T12:01:43-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595770676 24.837712 125.284824 24.837712 125.284824 28583729 Hoorah! Our tents didn't get washed away! <p>Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday seascape beach nature water beautiful coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands coast countryside scenery rocks aqua asia paradise mare natural cove turquoise shoreline aquamarine lagoon clear shore tropical 日本 coastline okinawa 沖縄 subtropical miyako miyakojima 海 deserted spiaggia giappone japaneselandscape giapponese ビーチ 離島 japanesebeach 宮古島 南国 島 ruraljapan coralislands 琉球 kuroshiosea 南西諸島 fringingreef japanesesea japancountryside japanesenature japanesecountryside nansei japanesecoastline ippeijanine クウラビーチ tropicaljapan http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4597918113/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4597918113/" title="Nameless, but certainly not beautyless"><img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4067/4597918113_1d6c28aec2_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Nameless, but certainly not beautyless" /></a></p> <p>Nameless beach<br /> Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:23:24 -0700 2010-05-05T09:51:27-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4597918113 24.842437 125.287399 24.842437 125.287399 28583729 Nameless, but certainly not beautyless <p>Nameless beach<br /> Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday seascape beach nature water coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands coast countryside scenery rocks aqua asia paradise mare cove shoreline clear shore tropical 日本 coastline okinawa 沖縄 miyako miyakojima 海 deserted spiaggia giappone japaneselandscape giapponese ビーチ 離島 宮古島 南国 島 ruraljapan 琉球 南西諸島 japanesenature nansei ippeijanine http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595153685/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595153685/" title="Lazying in the shallows"><img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1388/4595153685_d789268ca3_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Lazying in the shallows" /></a></p> <p>Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:23:34 -0700 2010-05-05T09:59:35-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595153685 24.842203 125.287399 24.842203 125.287399 28583729 Lazying in the shallows <p>Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday seascape beach nature water beautiful coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands coast countryside scenery rocks aqua asia paradise mare natural cove turquoise shoreline aquamarine lagoon clear shore tropical 日本 coastline okinawa 沖縄 subtropical miyako miyakojima 海 deserted spiaggia giappone japaneselandscape giapponese ビーチ 離島 japanesebeach 宮古島 南国 島 ruraljapan coralislands 琉球 kuroshiosea 南西諸島 fringingreef japanesesea japancountryside japanesenature japanesecountryside nansei japanesecoastline ippeijanine tropicaljapan http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595769266/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595769266/" title="Our hidden beach"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3346/4595769266_af16e1d766_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Our hidden beach" /></a></p> <p>Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:23:30 -0700 2010-05-05T09:59:19-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595769266 24.842203 125.287399 24.842203 125.287399 28583729 Our hidden beach <p>Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday seascape beach nature water beautiful coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands coast countryside scenery rocks aqua asia paradise mare natural cove turquoise shoreline aquamarine lagoon clear shore tropical 日本 coastline okinawa 沖縄 subtropical miyako miyakojima 海 deserted spiaggia giappone japaneselandscape giapponese ビーチ 離島 japanesebeach 宮古島 南国 島 ruraljapan coralislands 琉球 kuroshiosea 南西諸島 fringingreef japanesesea japancountryside japanesenature japanesecountryside nansei japanesecoastline ippeijanine tropicaljapan http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595768128/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595768128/" title="Super fishing point"><img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1357/4595768128_8b40e4f3e6_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Super fishing point" /></a></p> <p>Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:23:06 -0700 2010-05-04T14:34:00-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595768128 24.717831 125.328598 24.717831 125.328598 28583706 Super fishing point <p>Miyako Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Miyako Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday seascape nature water coral japan rural landscape island japanese islands coast countryside scenery rocks aqua asia paradise mare cove shoreline clear shore tropical 日本 coastline okinawa 沖縄 miyako miyakojima 海 deserted giappone japaneselandscape giapponese 離島 宮古島 南国 島 ruraljapan 琉球 南西諸島 japanesenature nansei ippeijanine http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/6869014821/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/6869014821/" title="Playing with Nemo fishes, Ikema Island, Japan"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6869014821_006f4d53bd_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Playing with Nemo fishes, Ikema Island, Japan" /></a></p> <p>Beach snorkeling, Ikema Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Ikema Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:25:45 -0700 2010-05-05T15:07:54-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6869014821 24.938203 125.241136 24.938203 125.241136 28379331 Playing with Nemo fishes, Ikema Island, Japan <p>Beach snorkeling, Ikema Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> Ikema Island belongs to the Miyako Island group which is known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around Okinawa.<br /> The Miyako Islands are also known for some of the world's clearest waters with 50-60m visibility. <br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/sets/72157600321338295/">Best Beaches in Japan!</a><br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine ocean blue sea holiday fish seascape nature water coral japan rural island japanese islands colorful aqua asia paradise mare underwater snorkel nemo snorkeling clear tropical 日本 okinawa 沖縄 reef miyako miyakojima 海 giappone japaneselandscape giapponese 離島 熱帯魚 宮古島 南国 ikema 島 ruraljapan 琉球 スノーケル 南西諸島 branchcoral japanesenature nansei ippeijanine snorkelinginjapan http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595156503/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ippei-janine/">ippei + janine</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/4595156503/" title="Mangrove line-up"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3391/4595156503_a2148bb221_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Mangrove line-up" /></a></p> <p>Shimoji Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:24:33 -0700 2010-05-08T16:13:33-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ippei + janine) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4595156503 24.820879 125.169532 24.820879 125.169532 28583698 Mangrove line-up <p>Shimoji Island, Okinawa, Japan<br /> <br /> &gt; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janine/collections/72157607774326014/">Islands of Japan</a></p> ippei + janine blue holiday nature coral japan rural river landscape island japanese islands countryside scenery rocks asia clear mangrove jungle tropical 日本 okinawa 沖縄 miyako miyakojima giappone japaneselandscape giapponese 離島 宮古島 南国 島 shimoji ruraljapan 琉球 下地島 南西諸島 japanesenature nansei ippeijanine