Cover your guests in sweets, and make great gifts or souvenirs.

A French pastry shop has opened along the industrial road near Yaeyama Police Station. The name of the shop, farinez'vous, means "covered in flour" in French. They are particular about the wheat that is the framework for making sweets, and sell a variety of items, mainly French pastries. The interior of the store is designed so that you can see the kitchen, creating a homey atmosphere where you can really get a feel for the manufacturing process. Just looking at the colorful cakes lined up in the show window makes you feel happy. They also have a wide selection of baked goods that are perfect as gifts, small souvenirs, and snacks.

Over 1,000 US vintage items. A hidden vintage store in Euglena Mall

The Euglena Mall is bustling with tourists again, just like usual. Among the rows of souvenir shops, right next to the Ishigakijima Community Shop, there is a staircase leading up to the second floor. Climbing the concrete stairs that remind me of the island's elementary school, I reached the entrance to a second-hand clothing store that also evokes a sense of nostalgia. The contrast between the "fashionable" souvenir shop on the first floor and the "nostalgic" second-hand clothing store is interesting.

A small gallery shop in a back alley. You can also experience bingata dyeing.

This is a gallery shop run by Ikema Mayuko, a calligrapher and bingata artist who works alongside her husband, who runs an Okinawan restaurant. She creates a wide range of works, including title characters for television and movies, "Gofune-in" (a seal to commemorate boarding the Yaeyama Sightseeing Ferry), New Year's card designs, frames and murals. Each piece of art expresses Okinawa's flowers and is carefully crafted. In the gallery, which is filled with colorful works, there are many original products such as T-shirts and postcards on display, and you can also experience bingata photo frames (reservations required).

Delivering "Ishigaki Island and the Yaeyama Islands"

A newly renovated travel agency with Ishigaki Island YouTuber "Hideoman" as its new president. In addition to selling bus tickets, boat tickets to remote islands, and tours to various remote islands, the company is constantly sending out useful information such as new original courses that have never been seen before and interesting projects that consider the future of the islands! Hideoman, who knows Ishigaki Island and Yaeyama Islands inside and out, and the escorting island staff will suggest polite and fun trips. Not only can you get advice for family and friends visiting the island, but island residents can also feel free to drop by.

A full-scale cocktail bar appears in the back of a truck

A cocktail bar with an open atmosphere located on the first floor of the East China Sea Hotel . The master, who worked as a bartender at a long-established bar in Ginza for 10 years, makes authentic cocktails that can be enjoyed casually at reasonable prices. The bed of the truck is lined with bottles of alcohol, and in addition to standard cocktails, there are seven special cocktails available, including "Yaeyama Blue," made with blue curacao and inspired by the beautiful sea of ​​Yaeyama, and "Grandpa's Favorite Sake," made with amaretto. Refresh yourself with delicious drinks while feeling the pleasant night breeze.

A shop started by a milkman from Ishigaki Island. Genki-kun is the landmark.

Genki Milk Look for the Genki-kun sign near the 730 intersection. A shop has opened where you can taste bread made with Genki Milk, a familiar product on Ishigaki Island, and gelato supervised by world champion Shibano Daizo, a member of the chef group ( Super Sweets ) of which Chef Tsujiguchi is the representative . Genki Milk Bread, which has a rich and chewy texture, is made using only milk without any water . Other products that fully showcase the deliciousness of Genki Milk, such as milk pudding and cheesecake, are also manufactured and sold in the store. A yogurt specialty booth is also scheduled to open in the future.

A restaurant where you can enjoy alcohol from noon. Late lunches are also available.

From noon to late night A new restaurant has opened on the sixth floor of Leo Building, where you can enjoy a late lunch and delicious tapas (small dishes) and drinks from noon. The Hiru Kara Club opens later than normal, allowing people who miss the lunch rush to eat at their leisure. The daily dishes prepared by former nurse Mihoko are all healthy. The Yofukashi Club operates from 8pm as a karaoke bar. Enjoy a fun time as if you were at home while looking out at the night view of Misakicho. Solo diners are also welcome!

A lifestyle hub that also holds cooking classes

A natural shop located in the Rubber Canaan Shinkawa Container Store. The first floor sells organic, plant-based, guilt-free raw sweets, dried fruits sold by weight, additive-free foods and spices. The second floor is a massage relaxation salon. You can enjoy a luxurious time in a private space overlooking Mt. Banna, and experience deep relaxation for both body and mind. Be sure to try the sound of a didgeridoo. Cooking classes for raw food and raw sweets, which are expected to improve health and beauty, are also scheduled to be held.