“We want every visitor to know the importance of an invisible resource. This island’s beauty is protected by water.”
—Just a little something we hope you’ll learn about our island’s water—
The turquoise sea, the white beaches, and the warm-hearted people—
We hope your time on Miyako Island becomes an unforgettable memory.
But even in this beautiful place, there’s a precious and unseen resource that supports everything.
That is water.
💧 All Water on Miyako Island Comes from Underground
Miyako Island has no rivers.
Every drop of water used for daily life, tourism, and agriculture comes from groundwater.
In other words, when it doesn’t rain, the island’s water supply decreases—a delicate balance unique to this island.
In recent years, the number of tourists and new residents has increased, and with it, so has the amount of water being used.
🚱 The Island Has Faced Water Shortages Before
Miyako Island has experienced major droughts in 1962, 1971, and 1993.
Each time, water shortages caused serious impacts on daily life, agriculture, and tourism.
Since then, the local community has been working hard to protect the water—
building underground dams, improving water systems, and encouraging conservation.
⚠️ Efforts to Keep Our Groundwater Clean
It’s not just about how much water we have—but also how clean it is.
Pesticides, fertilizers, and wastewater can seep into the groundwater and affect both nature and human health.
That’s why farmers and residents are working together to protect the quality of this precious resource.
🧴 How You Can Help as a Visitor
We hope you’ll become one of the people helping us care for this island’s water.
✅ Even small actions make a difference:
- Take slightly shorter showers at your hotel
- Don’t leave the tap running while brushing your teeth
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic waste
- And simply knowing why locals care so deeply about water is a powerful step
🌏 Protecting Water Means Protecting the Island’s Future
We hope your time on Miyako Island will be as kind to the island as it is joyful for you.
And when you come back again, we want the island’s beauty to welcome you just as it is now.
So please, treat water as part of your journey.
✍️ This article is brought to you by Myakuzumi, a local media platform sharing the present and future of Miyako Island.
Let your travel be more than sightseeing—
Make it a gentle, thoughtful time spent together with the island.
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