Yubu Island
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Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Yubu Island, a tiny subtropical oasis nestled just four hundred meters off the coast of Iriomote Island. This is a place where time seems to slow to the pace of a walking water buffalo. …
Listen in the app2The Buffalo Cart Procession — The Gateway Path
The journey to Yubu Island is as significant as the destination itself. You are currently riding on a traditional wooden cart pulled by a water buffalo, a practice that has become the island's most iconic tradition. …
Listen in the app3Wings of Gold — The Butterfly Garden
Upon landing on Yubu Island, one of the first and most enchanting stops is the Butterfly Garden. This greenhouse is a haven for the Great Tree Nymph, or Ogomadara, the largest butterfly in Japan. …
Listen in the app4The Palm Sanctuary — Subtropical Botanical Garden
As you walk further into the island, you are entering the realization of a ten-year labor of love. The Subtropical Botanical Garden is a sprawling expanse of palm trees, hibiscus, and bougainvillea, all planted by hand by the…
Listen in the app5The Distant Horizon — Manta Beach and Lookout
At the northern edge of the island lies Manta Beach, a wide, sandy shore that offers some of the most spectacular coastal views in the Yaeyama archipelago. Looking out across the water, the island of Kohama appears so close you…
Listen in the app6Echoes of the Past — The Old Schoolhouse and Well
Deep within the island’s interior, we find the quiet remnants of the community that once thrived here. The site of the former primary school is marked by its entrance gate and a historical sign, recording that the school closed…
Listen in the app7The Buffalo Sanctuary — The Resting Pond
To truly understand Yubu Island, one must observe the water buffaloes in their natural element. The 'Resting Pond' is a large, muddy pool where the buffaloes spend their downtime. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we board the return cart to Iriomote, take a final look back at the green silhouette of Yubu Island. What was once a storm-ravaged, abandoned sandbar is now a flourishing testament to the vision of a few dedicated individuals. …
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What is Yubu Island?
Yubu Island is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Nature |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.3450, 123.9350 |
| Last updated |