Kumejima Town-tax-

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hatenohama is an uninhabited sandbar (sand island) floating off the eastern coast of Kumejima Town, Okinawa Prefecture. It features fine white sand and crystal-clear emerald-green waters. The sandbar was formed by the accumulation of coral fragments and calcareous sand caused by waves and wind, and the water changes color with the tides.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kumejima (Kumejima Town, Okinawa Prefecture) is a naturally rich remote island located approximately 100 km west of Okinawa's main island. Since the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom, it has been a hub for trade and cultural exchange with East Asia, and the traditional craft of Kumejima Tsumugi silk, local performing arts, and the island's unique food culture remain to this day...