Designer Yasutake Ikeshiro
Yasutake Ikeshiro, the representative of Ichigusuku Mode, creates clothing inspired by the island's nature and culture. The OORITOORI website logo was also designed by Ikeshiro, and his work on posters and signs can be seen all over the island, demonstrating his wide-ranging activities.
Torin-ji Temple and Gongendo Temple, the oldest temple in the Yaeyama Islands, are located very close to his house, and as a child he would come here to catch cicadas and play. As a child he thought the stone walls and Nio statues were cool. "Looking south from the worship hall of Gongendo Temple, I also like the straight road that stretches out beyond. Before the land was reclaimed, the sea was just beyond this road, and I always imagine what the view must have been like."
This brave Nio statue is the oldest wooden carving still in existence in the prefecture.
Approximately 3 minutes by car
This stone monument was erected to commemorate the change in road direction from right to left on July 30, 1978, after Okinawa was returned to Japan. "The logo is cool, and since I was a child I've thought of this place as the heart of the island. I'm happy to be able to open a shop here." To the east of the monument is the Ichigusuku Mode 730 intersection store.
Approximately 5 minutes by car
Oasis, run by a couple who were classmates of Ikeshiro-san's, serves Yaeyama soba and set meals. Ikeshiro-san loves the soki soba here and says he eats it at least once a week. "The melt-in-your-mouth cartilage soki is really delicious. I also recommend the soki curry."
Soki soba topped with large cartilage soki
The store's logo was created by Ikeshiro.
Approximately 15 minutes by car
He usually jogs around the park, but when he took the path into the forest, he felt the lush greenery was closer and it became his favorite route. This route will take you back to the original path in about 10 minutes. Enter the park's west entrance and go up the stairs opposite the parking lot.
There are many trails in the park that lead into the forest.
Approximately 5 minutes by car
Mount Omoto is the highest mountain in Okinawa Prefecture. This view can be seen from the Migratory Bird Observatory in Banna Park. Apparently, people here come here occasionally to enjoy the view of the ridges of the mountain ranges, including Mount Fukami Omoto.
