Yu／Photographer
Yu-san is a photographer who is active here on Yakushima. She sh...
Chika Ikemura／Beautician, deli cut
A beautician, Chika Ikemura opened “deli cut” this spring. Yakus...
Ryuma Kawahigashi／Flying Fish Fisherman
Fishermen get up early and flying fish fishermen are no exceptio...
Toshihide Mizutani／Masseur, Owner of Niko Niko (Smiling) People
An on-call masseur, Toshihide Mizutani tells me “Anyone’s body c...
Yuuki Nishi／Woodworker SOLMU PUUT
Wanting to raise his children in a healthy, natural environment,...
Takayuki Maki／Matsuda Market, flying fish cakes
Yakushima is famous for its flying fish that skim just above the...
Miyuki Tomiyama／Art teacher and artist
“I’m probably not your typical teacher.” Tomiyama-san is employe...
Kimika Baba / Owner of Café Kiyokonnegai and Calligraphy Artist
Crossing over a bridge in Isso, a small fishing village on the n...
Masayuki Yamashita / Hanii-gama (Hanii Kiln)
When I first visited Mr. Masayuki Yamashita near the Matsumine B...
Ichiro Makise / Venison Dealer “Yakunikuya”
“Yakushima’s venison is delicious because the deer eat such an a...