I found that Yaeyama region of Okinawa has a cutest cat mascot character who named Pikaryaa.
He (Pikaryaa is a legendary wild big cat boy!) is not only a mascot character but sightseeing and advertising manager of Yaeyama region. He has some spots on his tummy, these are very looks alike Yaeyama islands.
We could find him everywhere in Ishigaki island or Yaeyama region islands.
I got his ball-point pen as a souvenir for myself.
Pikaryaa official site
Pikaryaa – Twitter
I dropped in Ishigaki Island, and went to the casual restaurant Penguin Shokudou for lunch.
I chose lunch Zhajiangmian noodle set. Zhajiangmian 炸醤麺 is one of Chinese dish of ground pork over noodles.
We can put their super famous herb chili oil and garlic oil over the dishes as much as we want.
Penguin Shokudou
Penguin Shokudou – Tabelog
We had a wonderful Japanese style breakfast at the hotel.
The grilled dried horse mackerel was great and we had a good appetite because of the wonderful breakfast.
We were so full, and we took a walk to feed the goldfish and carps in a
pond in the garden again.
Kai Ito – Hoshino resorts
Hoshino resorts
Overnight trip to Ito 1
Overnight trip to Ito 2
Overnight trip to Ito 3
Overnight trip to Ito 4
The hotel might be appreciated by hotel guests. They have a pool, and we are able to enjoy not only Onsen (hot springs) but also the pool.
Also, they have foot bath in the garden. We relaxed and had a good time to put our feet on the foot bath.
And, we were able to get free drinks and snacks such as beer, tomato juice, the home-made Japanese pickles and orange jelly. It was very nice to have them after we took a bath.
Moreover, we had fun to feed the goldfish and carps in a pond in he garden.
Kai Ito – Hoshino resorts
Hoshino resorts
Overnight trip to Ito 1
Overnight trip to Ito 2
Overnight trip to Ito 3
We had a wonderful dinner at the hotel.
They gave us a lot of kinds fresh seafood and vegetables.
And, we enjoyed their layout and presentation of the food. Also, we really appreciated their cordial hospitality.
We were very glad to spend a great time.
Kai Ito – Hoshino resorts
Hoshino resorts
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