Awamori maker Ako Maedomari
Maedomari Ako is in charge of planning, public relations, and sales at her family business, Yaezumi Shuzo, which was founded in 1955. She strives to spread the word about the deliciousness of awamori. She is also active outside of her day job, participating as a speaker at the annual Ishigaki Island Islander Summit.
Giving Tree Home is located deep in the Nosoko Sakae community. There is seating inside the restaurant, but Ako's favorite is the seating in the garden surrounded by greenery. "It's a peaceful restaurant where you can enjoy the greenery. The carefully prepared food always warms my heart."
I always order the "Today's Bread Sandwich and Soup Deli Set"
Approximately 15 minutes by car
The Yaeyama palm is a species endemic to the Yaeyama Islands, growing only on Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island. In the Yaeyama palm colony in Maibara, you can see palm trees up to 25 meters tall as you walk along the walking path. "They're a symbol of the tropics, and I really love palm trees themselves." He also likes the refreshing air that comes with just one step into the forest.
Approximately 10 minutes by car
When passing by, the view of the sea is beautiful, and it's a place where you can't help but stop your car. "The gradations of blue are always so beautiful." It's a spot along the road where you can stop your car and enjoy the view.
Approximately 15 minutes by car
This bar is located by the pool at Fusaki Beach Resort, and is also close to the beach. The owner brought a friend who had been there on a previous trip and was impressed. "The atmosphere is fantastic, and it instantly makes you feel like you're at a resort."
Ako's recommendation is the non-alcoholic rosemary mojito.
Approximately 15 minutes by car
This park is located across the Southern Gate Bridge. He likes to come here to practice his lacrosse, a hobby, or to grab a coffee with friends, especially on summer evenings. "The contrast between the green of the grassland here and the blue of the sea is very pleasant."
Born in Ishigaki, Ishigaki City. After graduating from Yae High School, she went on to university in Tokyo. After working at an advertising agency on Okinawa's main island, she returned to the island. She has been working at Yaezumi Sake Brewery since 2007. She is a mother of a junior high school student and an elementary school student.
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