Excellent Condition: TRANSIT No. 28 - Ryukyu, Taiwan, Hong Kong Special

Journeying the Beautiful Sea Routes: Ryukyu, Taiwan, and Hong Kong

Taiwan and Hong Kong, our close neighbors, and the Ryukyu Islands, which float at the southernmost tip of Japan. These three areas are popular travel destinations, with tourists frequently visiting each other. However, news reports often highlight differences in views on territory and history. In the past, "sea people" moved between the islands across the vast ocean, sharing the same worldview and way of life. These islands have survived by using the sea as a "route," a mysterious world. Through these sea routes, they have always faced the outside world, and their resilience and layered cultures enrich the towns. This is a story of the eastern sea, searching for the colors we once saw in the towns and seas that vividly reflect the blazing sunlight. This time, we present a comprehensive feature on these small "jewels" of the East Asian sea.