Aguni-no-Shio - blessing of the sea
Naha, the regional capital of Okinawa prefecture, serves as a gateway to scattered islands east and west. There are three ports forming a kind of ferry hub. Shipping into Tomari port back from the Kerama islands, the new Aguni ferry was already docked next the Kume ferry for tomorrow's trip - both of them providing a daily service. I decided to visit Aguni-jima - not much bigger than 7 square kilometers and just under 1000 inhabitants - because of the production of one of the most common food additives: salt. However, Aguni island salt is not any salt, but produced according to a unique and traditional method. In good mood after arrival I had my lunchbox first. Next checking one of the Minshukus for two nights accommodation. But I forgot already the hardship people were having due to Covid19. All four on my list were closed, as guests outside the main season are almost exclusively Japanese coming for diving, and travel restrictions for remote isl...