The Star-Shaped Sand Grains on the Beach of Iriomote Island, Japan
The star-shaped sand grains are found along the coast in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This is one of the most unusual types of sand in the world. However called sand but actually they are different from ordinary sand lot, it is the bones of one species of protozoa in the ocean, over millions of years of fossil skeletons and mixed with sea sand. So it looks very much like the spiky star. The local people believe that the star sand from the wings of fairies fall. And until now, the story of the star sand has been brought out since. Those who come here have brought their own special sand.
Hoshizuna no Hama Beach Japanese remote Iriomote named the island found in Okinawa Prefecture. Iriomote Island is the largest of the Yaeyama Islands and the second largest in Okinawa Prefecture after Okinawa Island itself. The Iriomote Island in Okinawa is also referred to as the last unexplored area of Japan. It is complete with mountains, rain forests, waterfalls and there where the fresh water meets the sea water, covered with mangrove forests. The Hoshizuna no hama beach is very special. Translated it means star sand beach. [First Image credit Yuko Nieda]
These star-shaped grains of sand, collected from southern Japan, look like miniature works of art -- but they were not sculpted by an artist. They are the shells of microscopic organisms called foraminifera, which build intricate shells from the calcium carbonate they collect while drifting through the water. Their shells have settled on the seafloor for 500 million years, and are used by scientists to study the earth's changing climate. Learn more about the formation of sand and the animals that call it home in the Shores and Shallows exhibit at the Smithsonian's Sant Ocean Hall.
The beach is known as Hoshizuma, Star Sand Beach. The same phenomenon can be observed on the beaches of Kaijihama and Aiyaruhama , on the island of Taketomi which is also part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park . The world is full of amazing places, although the reason for that is an extraordinary place, is something tiny.
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Iriomote-island Maruma Beach
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Japan Trip: Kawaii Sand, Kawaii Fish, Kawaii Hoshizuna no Hama, Iriomote Island, Okinawa04
Japan Trip: Kawaii Sand, Kawaii Fish, Kawaii Hoshizuna no Hama, Iriomote Island, Okinawa04
Japan’s southern islands, Okinawa, is a favorite vacation spot for both Japanese and non-Japanese visitors. With its beautiful beaches, abundant natural beauty, an array of water sports and wildlife observation, there are many things to be experienced here. Among the Okinawa islands, Iriomote Island (西表島), Okinawa's second largest island is quite popular. With nearly 90% of the island consisting of jungle and mangrove forest, visitors will have a chance to see natural beauty at its rawest stage. Visitors who are exceptionally lucky may be able to witness the Iriomote Yamaneko, an endangered species, which are only found on this island. It is thought only about 100 of this nocturnal “wildcat” are still in existence.
Iriomote has many beautiful beaches with the appropriate beach related water sports such as swimming, snorkeling and diving. Among these fabulous beaches, Hoshizuna no Hama is exceptionally special. The name Hoshizuna consists of hoshi meaning star and zuna meaning sand. This beach has grains of sand shaped like tiny stars. In reality, the “star sand” grains are skeletons of small one-celled organisms that reside within the ocean’s plants.
Hoshizuna no Hama Beach is great for swimming and snorkeling. With the water being shallow during low tide, it is easy to see the tropical fish swimming in and out of the coral. There are no public facilities at the beach other than a free parking lot. Admission is also free.
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*The Habu Jellyfish is prevalent in this area from June to October. There are English signs explaining the dangers at the beaches. And some beaches have nets segregating the swimming areas. It is rare to be stung by a Habu Jellyfish. However, if it does occur, pour vinegar over the sting, remove any tentacles and seek medical attention as it may become life threatening.
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The Star-Shaped Sand Grains on the Beach of Iriomote Island, Japan
The Star-Shaped Sand Grains on the Beach of Iriomote Island, Japan
The star-shaped sand grains are found along the coast in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This is one of the most unusual types of sand in the world. However called sand but actually they are different from ordinary sand lot, it is the bones of one species of protozoa in the ocean, over millions of years of fossil skeletons and mixed with sea sand. So it looks very much like the spiky star. The local people believe that the star sand from the wings of fairies fall. And until now, the story of the star sand has been brought out since. Those who come here have brought their own special sand.
Hoshizuna no Hama Beach Japanese remote Iriomote named the island found in Okinawa Prefecture. Iriomote Island is the largest of the Yaeyama Islands and the second largest in Okinawa Prefecture after Okinawa Island itself. The Iriomote Island in Okinawa is also referred to as the last unexplored area of Japan. It is complete with mountains, rain forests, waterfalls and there where the fresh water meets the sea water, covered with mangrove forests. The Hoshizuna no hama beach is very special. Translated it means star sand beach.
These star-shaped grains of sand, collected from southern Japan, look like miniature works of art -- but they were not sculpted by an artist. They are the shells of microscopic organisms called foraminifera, which build intricate shells from the calcium carbonate they collect while drifting through the water. Their shells have settled on the seafloor for 500 million years, and are used by scientists to study the earth's changing climate. Learn more about the formation of sand and the animals that call it home in the Shores and Shallows exhibit at the Smithsonian's Sant Ocean Hall.
The beach is known as Hoshizuma, Star Sand Beach. The same phenomenon can be observed on the beaches of Kaijihama and Aiyaruhama , on the island of Taketomi which is also part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park . The world is full of amazing places, although the reason for that is an extraordinary place, is something tiny.
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Japan Vlog #27 Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa
The Yaeyama Islands (八重山列島, Yaeyama Rettō) are both the southernmost and westernmost inhabited islands of Japan. Together with the Miyako Islands and the Okinawa Islands they make up the three main island chains of Okinawa Prefecture.
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Places Visited:
Ishigaki Island (石垣島, Ishigakijima)
- Tamatorizaki Viewpoint
- Sunset Beach
- Uganzaki North Beach
- Uganzaki Lighthouse
- Hirabanari Island
- Yonehara Beach
- Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave/Totoro Stalactite (石垣島鍾乳洞)
- Kabira Bay
- Yaeyama Palm Tree Grove
- Kuura South Beach
- Hirakubo Lighthouse
Hateruma Island (波照間島, Haterumajima)
- Nishi Hama Beach (ニシ浜)
Taketomi Island (竹富島, Taketomijima)
- Kondoi Beach
- Kaiji Beach
- Taketomi village
Iriomote Island (西表島, Iriomotejima)
- Yamaneko Museum (Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center)
- Yubujima Island/Suigyu Cart Ride
- Hoshizuna no Hama Beach
- Urauchi River Cruise/Hike/Mariyudo and Kampire Falls
- Nakama River Kayak
- Urauchi River Cruise and Hike
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Taketomi Island beaches - Okinawa - 竹富島 - 4K Ultra HD
Okinawa is not a single island but a group of islands, with at its center the island of Okinawa which is the largest island of them all. An hour away or so by plan from the main island you will find, next to Ishigaki island a smaller island named Taketomi, a tiny 5.42 km2 island with only 323 inhabitants! Taketomi is popular among Japanese tourists not only for its traditional Okinawan houses with sandy streets and stone walls, but also for its amazing beaches and for its “hoshisuna” or star-sand wich are in fact remains of Foraminifera a kind of amoeba!
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Nous avons souvent tendance à voir Okinawa comme une seule île, alors qu’il s’agit en fait d’un petit archipel, avec en son centre l’île d’Okinawa qui est la plus grande. A une heure d’avion depuis l’île principale, vous trouverez, aux alentours de l’île d’Ishigaki, une minuscule ile de 5,42 km2 nommée Taketomi et qui est peuplée de seulement 323 habitants !
Taketomi est réputée auprès des touristes japonais non seulement pour ses habitations traditionnelles d’Okinawa, ses rues sablées, et ses murs de pierres, mais aussi pour ses magnifiques plages et son “hoshisuna” (des grains de sable étoilés) qui sont en fait des foraminifères, une sorte d’amibe !
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Number 1: First let's come to Punalu'u Black Sand Beach (Big Island, Hawaii)
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Number7: Siesta Beach (Siesta Key, Florida)
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Wisata Jepang : Pasir berbintang di Hoshizuna no Hama, Pulau Iriomote, Okinawa. 004
Travel Jepang: Pasir berbintang di Hoshizuna no Hama, Pulau Iriomote, Okinawa
Pulau paling selatan di jepang, Okinawa, tempat ini merupakan tempat berlibur yang sangat disukai baik oleh orang Jepang ataupun wisatawan mancanegara. Dengan keindahan pantainya, keindahan alamnya dan barisan olah raga air dan observasi kehidupan liar, dan banyak hal yang memberikan engalaman disisni. Diantar pulau Okinawa, pulau Iriomote adalah pulau terbesar kedua dan cukup dikenal. Dengan hampir 90% isi dari pulau ini terdiri dari hutan dan hutan bakau, wisatan akan memiliki pengalaman untuk melihat keindahan alam dari hutan in. Wisatawan yang beruntung dapat melihat Iriomte Yamaneko, spesies terancam punah, dan hanya dapat ditemukan di pulau ini. diketahui hanya sekitar 100 ekor dari “Kucing liar”nocturnal yang masih bertahan hidup.
Iriomote memilliki pantai dengan olah raga air seperti berenang, snorkling, dan menyelam. Diantara pantai pantai menawan ini, Hoshizuna no hama merupakan tempat yang sangat khusus. Nama Hoshizuna berasal dari kata Hoshi yang berarti bintang dan zuna yang berarti pasir. Pantai ini memiliki bentuk seperti bintang-bintang kecil. Dalam kenyataannya, “Pasir bintang” adalah kerangka dari organisme bersel satu yang hancur dengan tumbuhan laut.
Pantai Hoshizuna no hama sangat nyaman untuk berenang dan snorkling. Dengan air yang tenang dan gelombang sedang, sangat mudah untuk dapat melihat ikan tropis berenang kular masuk terumbu karang. Adapula fasilitaas umum di pantai selain lapangan parkir. Tiket masukpun gratis.
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*Ketika berenang di pantai Okinawa, hati-hatilah pada kekuatan gelombang yang mungkin menarik anda ke tengah laut.
*ubur-ubur Habu sangat banyak di bulan Juni dan Oktober. Ada papan berbahasa inggris yang menjelaskan bahaya di laut. Dan beberapa pantai memiliki jaring untung membatasi batas aman berenang. Sangat jarang ada yang tersengat ubur-ubur habu. Bagamanapun jika hal seperti ini terjadi siramkan cuka ke daerah yang disengat, anggkat tentakel dan cari perawatan medis untuk menghindari hal yang lebih berbahaya.
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Star sand beach Taketomi Japan ( Hyperlapse )
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Ishigaki Day two - Visit to Taketomi Taketomi Island
Today we checked out of our hotel at the Art Hotel Ishigakijima. We went to the port to board a ferry to Taketomi Island (15 minutes) First we did a glass-bottom boat. Then headded over to the Hoshizuna Beach where there is star-shaped sand. Next we took a bus to ride the ox cart that took us around the small town and last we went to Kihouin Museum. We headed over to the port again and then flew back to Naha back to our hotel.
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