{"id":22649,"date":"2026-05-16T05:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T20:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/?p=22649"},"modified":"2026-05-16T05:38:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T20:38:50","slug":"okinawa-ie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/okinawa-ie\/","title":{"rendered":"IE-Island(Okinawa) Escape: A Journey Through Flowers, the Iconic Tacchu Peak, and Historic Film Locations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The year 2025 was truly a landmark year for films set in Okinawa. It began with the February release of <strong><em>Kanasando<\/em>,<\/strong> followed by<strong> <em>Army on the Tree<\/em> <\/strong>in July, <em><strong>Takarajima<\/strong><\/em> in September, and a limited theatrical run of <em><strong>Kaze no Majimu<\/strong><\/em>. As a devoted fan of both Okinawa and cinema, I was eagerly looking forward to seeing all four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, <em><strong>Kaze no Majimu<\/strong><\/em>\u2014a story following a young woman living in Naha who struggles to produce Okinawa&#8217;s first rum from sugarcane on Minamidaito Island\u2014was only shown in a select few theaters. Unable to catch it at my local cinema, I am now keeping my fingers crossed for its future release on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime or Netflix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon realizing that two of these four films, <em>Kanasando<\/em> and <em>Army on the Tree<\/em>, were set on IE-Island\u2014located just across the water from Motobu, home to the Churaumi Aquarium\u2014I made a firm resolution: I must visit Ie Island this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4418-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"IE-Island viewing Tacchu\" class=\"wp-image-22669\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.333341484289033;width:351px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4418-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4418-scaled-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4418-scaled-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4418-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4418-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IE-Island <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Heading to IE-Island by Ferry from Motobu Port<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ie Island is a small island with a circumference of only 22 km. However, I had heard that it has many steep slopes, and for a person of my age, touring the island&#8217;s sights by bicycle would be far too strenuous. Therefore, I decided to take my car on the ferry for a driving tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\">If you plan to bring a car, <strong>advance reservations are a must.<\/strong><\/span> Although the ferry is quite large, with a capacity of over 80 vehicles, it is very popular and fills up quickly. On weekdays, many commercial vehicles use the service, so surprisingly, Sundays are often less crowded. <em>(Motobu Port Ferry Reservations: 0980-47-3940 \/ 7:30 AM \u2013 5:30 PM)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Sunday, April 19th, I left Naha City just after 6:00 AM. I took the expressway to the Kyoda exit, passed through Nago City, and drove carefully along the beautiful coastline, arriving at the port by 7:40 AM. I was a bit early, but as they say, &#8220;Better safe than sorry!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortly after, the first ferry of the day, which had departed from Ie Port at 8:00 AM, appeared off the coast of Motobu 20 minutes later. Here is the view of the ferry entering the harbor and docking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\u4f0a\u6c5f\u5cf6\u30d5\u30a7\u30ea\u30fc\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YfTivNvQHFk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\u4f0a\u6c5f\u5cf6\u30d5\u30a7\u30ea\u30fc\u7740\u5cb8\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FTAA9FAbU0c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as I was beginning to settle in and enjoy the beautiful scenery from the deck, an announcement came over the speakers after only 20 minutes: &#8220;We will begin disembarkation in 10 minutes. Passengers with vehicles, please return to your cars.&#8221; I headed back to my rental car inside the ferry and waited for the ramp to lower. At 9:30 AM, right on schedule, I rolled onto the shores of Ie Island. My island tour was finally about to begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Heading to Lily Field Park, as seen in the film &#8220;Kanasando&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s about a 15-minute drive from Ie Port to Lily Field Park\u2014the place that left such a lasting impression in the movie <em>Kanasando<\/em> with its Easter lilies in full bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way to the park, the striking &#8220;Hibiscus Garden&#8221; \ud83c\udf3a also caught my eye, adding a beautiful splash of color to the drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4419-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Hibiscus Park\" class=\"wp-image-22668\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333501081978762;width:328px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4419-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4419-scaled-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4419-scaled-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4419-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4419-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hibiscus Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4424-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22667\" style=\"width:284px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4424-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4424-scaled-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4424-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4424-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4424-scaled-1.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hibiscus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At Lily Field Park, thousands of lilies\u2014including various international species\u2014were in nearly full bloom, standing side by side in a dense, breathtaking display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What truly caught my eye, above all else, was the field of Easter lilies\u2014the very same scene that graced the screen in the film <em>Kanasando<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4430-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Easter lily Garden\" class=\"wp-image-22665\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.333341484289033;width:339px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4430-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4430-scaled-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4430-scaled-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4430-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4430-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Easter lily<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Heading to the Symbol of Ie Island: Mount Tacchu (Gusuku)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After immersing myself in the beauty of the lilies, I headed toward the iconic symbol of Ie Island, Mount Tacchu (Mount Gusuku). It was just over a 10-minute drive from Lily Field Park to the rest area located on the mountainside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While its summit stands at an elevation of 172.2 meters\u2014making it feel more like a hill than a mountain\u2014its unique, rugged surface is unlike anything else in the world. It is truly a &#8220;miraculous rock.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4442-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"trailhead to Tatchu\" class=\"wp-image-22661\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7499929232598296;width:273px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4442-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4442-scaled-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4442-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4442-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4442-scaled-1.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">trailhead to Tatchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4438-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Tatchu from rest area\" class=\"wp-image-22660\" style=\"width:271px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4438-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4438-scaled-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4438-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4438-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4438-scaled-1.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tatchu from rest area <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_green\">Overview of Mount Tacchu (Mount Gusuku)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This rocky peak rising from the center of Ie Island has long been a landmark for seafarers. Its distinct silhouette can be clearly seen even from the northern part of mainland Okinawa, such as the Motobu Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Geological Significance (Off-scrap Structure)<\/strong> The mountain was formed by a geological phenomenon known as an <strong>&#8220;Off-scrap Structure,&#8221;<\/strong> which is extremely rare worldwide. It was created when a part of an older bedrock (approx. 200 million years old) peeled off and rode on top of a younger bedrock (approx. 70 million years old). Ie Island is said to be the only place on Earth where this phenomenon can be observed above ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faith and History<\/strong> The mountain is home to several <em>Utaki<\/em> (sacred sites) at its base and on its slopes, cherished as a sanctuary to pray for safe voyages and bountiful harvests. It is also tied to local legends, such as the story of the powerful &#8220;Untama Giru&#8221; leaving his footprints here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tourism and the View<\/strong> A well-maintained staircase leads from the base to the summit, taking about 15 to 20 minutes to climb. From the top, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire island, the Kerama Islands, and northern mainland Okinawa.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4437-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Mount Gusuku (Tatchu)\" class=\"wp-image-22664\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7499961852445258;width:370px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4437-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4437-scaled-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4437-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4437-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4437-scaled-1.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mount Gusuku (Tatchu)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The trailhead to the summit was right in front of the rest area. Despite the steep, rocky incline, I heard the stairs were equipped with chain ropes for support. So, I pushed my 82-year-old body to take on the challenge. Breathing heavily but steadily, I reached the summit in about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the top, a 360-degree panorama unfolded, centered on Ie Island floating in the East China Sea. I looked out toward Motobu Town and gazed over the U.S. military runway\u2014a sight that truly defines the island&#8217;s landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4440-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"View from Tacchu\" class=\"wp-image-22663\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333501081978762;width:332px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4440-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4440-scaled-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4440-scaled-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4440-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4440-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from Tacchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4444-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"View from Tacchu (US military air base)\" class=\"wp-image-22662\" style=\"width:329px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4444-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4444-scaled-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4444-scaled-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4444-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4444-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">US military air base , view from Tacchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visiting the Location of the Film &#8220;Army on the Tree&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The film <em>Army on the Tree<\/em>, starring Shinichi Tsutsumi and Yuki Yamada, left a powerful impression on me when it was released last July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the true story of two soldiers who, following the fierce battle on Ie Island, survived for two years hidden atop a massive Banyan (Gajumaru) tree, unaware that the war had ended. While I had heard the stories of Shoichi Yokoi in Guam and Hiroo Onoda in Lubang Island, learning that such a story took place right here in Japan was deeply moving. I wonder why this historical fact hasn&#8217;t become a bigger topic of conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing that Miisi Park\u2014the filming location\u2014is near the port, I made it my final stop. In Miisi Park, the giant Banyan tree transplanted for the movie still spreads its lush branches. Conveying the tension of the film, this tree has become a new symbol of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4488-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"The banyan tree used for filming\" class=\"wp-image-22659\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7499961852445258;width:355px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4488-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4488-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4488-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4488.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The banyan tree used for filming<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the &#8220;real&#8221; tree where the two soldiers actually hid\u2014the Niiban Banyan Tree\u2014collapsed from its roots during a violent typhoon in 2023 and was at risk of dying. However, thanks to the strong will of the residents to keep the memory of peace alive, restoration work was carried out. Today, it stands once again, sprouting new buds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;replicated tree&#8221; left by the film and the &#8220;historical tree&#8221; revived through hardship\u2014these two giants on Ie Island silently speak to us of the strength of life that must be passed down to future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Returning to Motobu Port by Ferry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having completed my sightseeing on schedule, I took the afternoon ferry back to Motobu Port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the ferry swayed, leaving Mount Tacchu behind, the shadows of the hibiscus flowers and the stories I encountered at the film locations came back vividly. It was a day filled with the satisfaction of a well-planned journey and the lingering sadness of saying goodbye. I left the island with both feelings in my heart\u2014a truly fruitful day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The year 2025 was truly a landmark year for films set in Okinawa. It began with the February release of Kanasando, followed by Army on the Tree in July, Takarajima in September, and a limited theatrical run of Kaze no Majimu. 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