3月後半に、友人家族と一緒に与論島と沖縄へ旅行に行きました。

与論島は沖縄から飛行機で約30分ほどの小さな島です。沖縄本島ほど観光地化されておらず、観光客も少なく、ゆったりとした時間を過ごすことができました。静かで、どこか日常から少し離れたような感覚がありました。

3月の海はまだ冷たく、泳ぐにはウェットスーツが必要でしたが、透明度は高く、海の中の景色はとても印象的でした。ウミガメの姿を見ることもでき、しばらく見入ってしまいました。また、与論島や沖縄の料理もとても美味しく、旅の楽しみの一つになりました。

一方、沖縄では滝を目指してハイキングへ。海だけでなく、緑の中で身体を動かす時間も心地よく、「海あり山あり」の旅になりました。

また、与論島では偶然にも村上隆さんを2度見かけるという出来事もあり、静かな島の時間の中で印象に残っています。

In late March, I traveled to Yoronjima and Okinawa with a friend’s family.

Yoronjima is a small island about a 30-minute flight from Okinawa. Compared to Okinawa’s main island, it is far less developed for tourism, and there were fewer visitors, allowing us to spend our time at a relaxed pace. It felt quiet—almost as if we had stepped slightly away from everyday life.

Although the ocean in March was still cold and required a wetsuit for swimming, the water was incredibly clear, and the underwater scenery was striking. We were also able to spot sea turtles, and I found myself pausing for a while just watching them.

The local food in both Yoronjima and Okinawa was also excellent, becoming one of the highlights of the trip.

In Okinawa, we went on a hike to see a waterfall. Being surrounded not only by the sea but also by lush greenery, and moving our bodies in nature, made the experience even more refreshing. It truly felt like a journey of both ocean and mountains.

Interestingly, on Yoronjima, we happened to see Takashi Murakami twice by chance—an unexpected moment that left a lasting impression amid the island’s quiet atmosphere.