{"id":78559,"date":"2021-03-09T14:04:57","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T05:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=78559"},"modified":"2021-03-19T16:48:56","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T07:48:56","slug":"how-responsible-travelers-can-contribute-to-sustainable-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/how-responsible-travelers-can-contribute-to-sustainable-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"How Responsible Travelers Can Contribute to Sustainable Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group group_padding has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eff9ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\"><em>This is a condensed article based on an article published on <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitokinawa.jp\/information\/sustainable-travel?utm_source=voyapon&amp;utm_medium=online_article&amp;utm_campaign=shinki_tokyoexpt_2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" class=\"ek-link\">Visit Okinawa Japan<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/okinawa-safe-sustainable-accessible\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Top Page<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/traveling-safely-okinawa-coronavirus\" class=\"ek-link\">Traveling Safely in Okinawa in the Age of Coronavirus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/post-pandemic-northern-okinawa\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Post Pandemic Retreats in Northern Okinawa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/accessible-tourism-okinawa\" class=\"ek-link\">Accessible Tourism Thrives in Okinawa<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more than 20 years, Okinawa has nurtured a growing trend toward <strong>achieving sustainability on all levels of society<\/strong>. In a rapidly changing world that is still negotiating a pandemic, many Okinawans have been working to create initiatives that both<strong> engage tourists<\/strong> <strong>and enrich the local community and environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From actively protecting natural habitats, to eating as the locals do, to engaging with their traditional ways of life, here are just a few ways that you can contribute to the increasing sustainability of these islands, while experiencing the best of Okinawa along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Revive the Coral Reef in Onna Village<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More than half of the world\u2019s coral species can be found in the Pacific Ocean reefs surrounding the Okinawa archipelago, where they support rich ecosystems for native marine life, create natural seawalls, and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide. In <strong>Onna \u201cCoral\u201d Village<\/strong> on the west coast of the main island, a 30km-long reef has for centuries supported local seafood and livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1998, due to a sudden rise in sea temperatures, almost 90% of the coral around Okinawa\u2019s main island succumbed to bleaching. Shocked by this tragic loss, <strong>local fishermen resolved to save the reef by becoming coral farmers<\/strong>. By 2003, they succeeded in transplanting farm-raised coral into the sea. So far, they have transplanted more than 100,000 coral seedlings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12213854\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12213854\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12213854\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-2-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12213854\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Protecting and reseeding the coral reefs around Okinawa. | Photo by OCVB<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Sango Batake <\/strong>in Yomitan, you can <strong>make an individual coral seedling<\/strong>, which is nurtured at the farm until it\u2019s large enough to survive in the ocean. The mature coral is then transplanted into the sea, where it eventually spawns and repopulates the critically endangered reef. As responsible travelers, we can also <strong>protect the reefs<\/strong> by not touching living coral in the sea, by using coral-friendly skin products, and by learning more about how best to protect the reefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eat Seasonal \u201cLongevity Food\u201d in Ogimi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okinawa is famous as one of the world\u2019s five \u201cBlue Zones\u201d of longevity, where <strong>more than a thousand centenarians<\/strong> are still living relatively <strong>healthy, happy lives<\/strong>. These ageless islanders are surrounded by peaceful and abundant nature, they participate in a lively and supportive community, and most importantly, they eat a <strong>healthy diet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214429\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"78565\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214429\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-6.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=78565\" class=\"wp-image-78565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214429\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-6.jpg 704w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214429\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-6-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214419\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"78563\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214419\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-4.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=78563\" class=\"wp-image-78563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214419\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214419\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214419\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/25145256\/okinawa-makachikumisore.jpg\" alt=\"Makachikumisore at Emi no Mise\" data-id=\"79167\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/25145256\/okinawa-makachikumisore.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/exif_jpeg_picture-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-79167\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214413\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"78562\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214413\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-3.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=78562\" class=\"wp-image-78562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214413\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214413\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12214413\/okinawa-responsible-traveller-3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Eat the traditional local foods of Okinawa where people have some of the world&#8217;s longest lifespans. | Photos by Emi no mise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Former nutritionist and chef Emiko Kinjo was fascinated in particular by the <strong>prolific vegetable gardens<\/strong> of the village grandmothers, as well as the naturally <strong>medicinal properties of local seasonal ingredients<\/strong>. She opened her own <strong>farm-to-table restaurant<\/strong> Emi no Mise in Ogimi to share the culture of Okinawan \u201clongevity cooking\u201d with visitors. By eating locally grown food, you can experience a fundamental part of Okinawa\u2019s traditionally healthy lifestyle, while contributing to preserving the local food culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preserve Traditional Culture on Taketomi Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1986, the few hundred residents of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/japanese-new-year-okinawa\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Taketomi in the Yaeyama Islands<\/a><\/strong> stood up to save their island from uncontrolled development by drafting the <strong>Taketomi Island Charter<\/strong>. This comprehensive charter encompasses issues ranging from land ownership to landscape preservation, and even usage of locally grown and produced materials to make souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215113\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215113\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215113\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215113\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215113\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Responsible tourism is the rule on Taketomi Island in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa. | Photo by OCVB<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you too can walk along clean <strong>narrow streets paved with white coral sand<\/strong>, among limestone walls that surround <strong>traditional wooden houses<\/strong> with red-tiled roofs. (Please be aware, however, that Taketomi Island is still understandably cautious about welcoming tourists during the pandemic, so be sure to check the local situation before you make plans to visit.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215102\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"78566\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215102\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=78566\" class=\"wp-image-78566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215102\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215102\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215102\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215102\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215108\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"78567\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215108\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-3.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=78567\" class=\"wp-image-78567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215108\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215108\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215108\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-3-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/12215108\/okinawa-responsible-taketomi-3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Photos by OCVB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1majygrl86VzN46MSOzGsEdrnzuJNqyX_&amp;hl=en\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eff9ff;font-size:15px\"><strong>Before travelling, please always check the latest government advice about your destination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As Okinawans young and youthful work and play to preserve their culture and traditions, there are many ways you can join the trend toward sustainability. Engage in environmental preservation, enjoy the seasonal food harvest, or explore the various unique aspects of traditional culture. While you\u2019re visiting the outer islands of Okinawa, why not pick up the native three-stringed Sanshin and learn how to play \u201cAsadoya Yunta,\u201d&nbsp;a folk song from Taketomi Island?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitokinawa.jp\/?utm_source=voyapon&amp;utm_medium=online_article&amp;utm_campaign=shinki_tokyoexpt_2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02173736\/link.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is link.png\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Photos by OCVB<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For more than 20 years, Okinawa has nurtured a growing trend toward achieving sustainability on all levels of society. In a rapidly changing world that is still negotiating a pandemic, many Okinawans have been working to create initiatives that both engage tourists and enrich the local community and environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":161,"featured_media":78560,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pgc_meta":"","_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":3,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","footnotes":""},"categories":[1416,23,1,2050],"tags":[1339,1712,1338],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Okinawa and its Tourists Working Together Toward Sustainable Travel<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As a popular travel destination in Japan, Okinawa is working on many sustainable travel initiatives. 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