Guava (August~October)

The flesh is pink and you can even eat the seeds. It`s leaves are used as a medicinal tea.

Papaya (all year)

It can be eaten as fruit but in Miyako it is eaten as a vegetable when it is still green. It is considered to have medicinal qualities.

Mango (June ~ August)

Mangos from Miyako are famous in all of Japan. Insbesondere die Sorten Especially the Irwin and Keats species have become brand names of its own.

Passionfruit (January~March, July~September)

Passionfruit has a slightly sour taste which makes great juice.

Pineapple (May~October)

Miyako's pineapple is sweet and juicy.

Dragonfruit (May~ October)

There are two kinds of fruit, red and white. They are both sweet and tasty.

Melon (all year)

This Miyako melon is a branded product. The subtropical climate of the island makes it sweet and tasty.

Gōyā (bitter melon)

A special product of Okinawa, its bitterness is very popular. It is rich in vitamins and used in a variety of healthy and delicious dishes.

Miyako banana (all year)

A type of banana which is native to Miyako. It is small in size and features a very sweet flavor. It has a strong banana smell.

Nigana (bitter leaves)

Nigana means bitter in the Miyako dialect, so this name speaks for itself. You will be hooked on its bitterness. It is good for your stomach and other organs as well.

Green Onion (bulb)

Simple but tasty, eat it with dried bonito flakes, salt and soy souce.

Sponge Cucumber

It can be stir-fried or used as an ingredient in miso soup. A popular Miyako family dish.

Nankoh 

A pumpkin native to the island. Rich in vitamin A, B1 and B2 it helps to prevent colds and summer lethargy.

Squash

A light taste with a breezy and cool aroma. Good for cold dishes.

Seaweed 

Rich in protein, minerals, iron and fiber, It is a healthy balanced food. Eaten with vinegar or as an ingredient in miso soup and tempura.

Umibudō (Sea grape)

This seaweed looks like small grapes. It has loads of minerals and is a very healthy food. The tiny grapes burst when you chew them, making for a unique eating experience.

Miyako-bred Prawn

Prawns can be cooked in many ways. Because they are fresh they may also be eaten whole if you like.

Sea-Lettuce

This dry fruit is soaked in water before consumption. Eaten as a fried dish or used as a ingredient in soup.

Urū

Urū, sea-weed jelly, has been drawing attention as a healthy food, because it is rich in fiber, potassium and phosphorus.

Miyako miso

Miyako`s original soybean paste has a unique flavour. Awamori, Okinawa`s original liquor is used in the process of making Miyako miso. One of Miyako`s specialities, Aburamiso, is cooked with Miyako miso.

Miyako soba 

There are many local soba noodles in Okinawa but Miyako soba is one of the most popular ones.

Namaribushi

Half-dried bonito. Chopped up and fried with vegetable-dishes, the rich flavour unfolds deliciously.

Brown sugar

Made from sugarcane`s brown sugar it is rich in vitamins, calcium and minerals. It is said to have vitalizing, healing and pain releaving effects. In addition, it is said to have skin purifying effects.

Aloe Vera

Aloe has a thick skin. The jelly-like flesh is used in salads or is processed into drinks and body care products.

Miyako Beef

Even amongst the Japanese cows, the black-coated Miyako cow is known for its high quality meat. Fed and raised in a rich and unpolluted environment there are no worries eating this tender and tasty meat.

Ginger root

It`s good for your health and helps relieve a hangover. It is available in various forms such as confectionary, tablets, powder or healthy drinks.