Hatoma

What it is

• A small island covering less than one square kilometer with a population of sixty-five people.
• A former skipjack tuna fishing hub that now relies primarily on tourism.
• The filming location for the Japanese television drama Ruri no Shima.
• A protected natural monument area within Taketomi Town.

What to see

• A lighthouse situated on the central hill known as Hatoma Nakamori.
• Wild goats that live freely across the island landscape.
• The local port which serves as the gateway for visitors and ferries.

When to go

• The Hatoma Music Festival is held every year during the month of May.

Getting there

• High-speed ferries run regularly between Hatoma Port and Ishigaki Port.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.