Mrs Toyo Kajigu in her house on the island of Taketomi; tatami mat floors often denote the ‘best room’ in a Japanese house. OPPOSITE Shisa (‘lion-dog’) statues are an integral part of Okinawan culture
PHOTOGRAPHS MATT MUNRO
Kabira Bay, renowned for its white sands and turquoise waters, forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park