{"id":7075,"date":"2025-07-08T15:51:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T06:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/?p=7075"},"modified":"2026-04-18T21:39:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T12:39:37","slug":"%e5%ae%ae%e5%8f%a4%e5%b3%b6%e6%b0%b4%e9%9b%a3%e4%ba%8b%e6%95%85%e3%81%ae%e5%ae%9f%e6%83%85%e3%81%a8%e3%81%af%ef%bc%9f%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a5%e3%83%8e%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b1%e3%83%aa%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%82%92","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075","title":{"rendered":"\u5bae\u53e4\u5cf6\u306e\u30de\u30ea\u30f3\u30a2\u30af\u30c6\u30a3\u30d3\u30c6\u30a3\u3092\u5b89\u5168\u306b\u697d\u3057\u3080\u65b9\u6cd5\uff5c\u30d4\u30d4\u304c\u6559\u3048\u308b\u6d77\u306e\u57fa\u790e\u77e5\u8b58"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7984c39557\" 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in the sea of Miyakojima\">An example of a water accident in the sea of Miyakojima<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E4%BB%B6%E6%95%B0%E3%81%A8%E6%AD%BB%E4%BA%A1%E8%80%85%E6%95%B0%E3%81%AE%E6%8E%A8%E7%A7%BB\" title=\"Number of water accidents and fatalities\">Number of water accidents and fatalities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%81%AA%E3%81%9C%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%81%AF%E8%B5%B7%E3%81%8D%E3%81%A6%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E3%81%86%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8B\" title=\"Why do water accidents happen?\">Why do water accidents happen?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AB%E5%AF%BE%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E7%9F%A5%E8%AD%98%E4%B8%8D%E8%B6%B3\" title=\"Lack of knowledge about the sea\">Lack of knowledge about the sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E8%A3%85%E5%82%99%E4%B8%8D%E8%89%AF\" title=\"equipment deficiency\">equipment deficiency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E6%A9%9F%E6%9D%90\" title=\"Snorkeling equipment\">Snorkeling equipment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%EF%BC%8B%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB\" title=\"Mask + Snorkel\">Mask + Snorkel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%EF%BC%8B%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%BD%BF%E3%81%84%E6%96%B9\" title=\"Proper use of mask + snorkel\">Proper use of mask + snorkel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\" title=\"life jacket\">life jacket<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%BD%BF%E3%81%84%E6%96%B9\" title=\"Proper use of life jackets\">Proper use of life jackets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3\" title=\"fin\">fin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%BD%BF%E3%81%84%E6%96%B9\" title=\"Proper use of fins\">Proper use of fins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%82%92%E8%B5%B7%E3%81%93%E3%81%95%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB\" title=\"To avoid water accidents\">To avoid water accidents<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AE%E3%81%93%E3%81%A8%E3%82%92%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%8B\" title=\"Learn about the ocean\">Learn about the ocean<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E6%BD%AE%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%81%E3%82%8C%EF%BC%88%E6%BA%80%E6%BD%AE%E3%83%BB%E5%B9%B2%E6%BD%AE%EF%BC%89\" title=\"Tidal currents (high and low tides)\">Tidal currents (high and low tides)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%EF%BC%88%E9%9B%A2%E5%B2%B8%E6%B5%81%EF%BC%89\" title=\"Reef current (rip current)\">Reef current (rip current)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E9%80%A3%E7%B5%A1%E6%89%8B%E6%AE%B5%E3%81%AE%E7%A2%BA%E4%BF%9D\" title=\"Ensure means of communication\">Ensure means of communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AE%E5%8D%B1%E9%99%BA%E7%94%9F%E7%89%A9\" title=\"Hazardous marine organisms\">Hazardous marine organisms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%83%98%E3%83%93\" title=\"sea snake\">sea snake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%83%8F%E3%83%96%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B2\" title=\"northern sea nettle (Chrysaora melanaster)\">northern sea nettle (Chrysaora melanaster)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%82%AB%E3%83%84%E3%82%AA%E3%83%8E%E3%82%A8%E3%83%9C%E3%82%B7\" title=\"Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis)\">Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%83%9F%E3%83%8E%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B5%E3%82%B4\" title=\"luna lionfish (Pterois lunulata)\">luna lionfish (Pterois lunulata)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E3%81%AB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%82%92%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%97%E3%82%80%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB\" title=\"For safe snorkeling\">For safe snorkeling<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AB%E5%8F%82%E5%8A%A0%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B\" title=\"Take a tour\">Take a tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E9%81%8A%E6%B3%B3%E5%8C%BA%E5%9F%9F%E5%86%85%E3%81%A7%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%97%E3%82%80\" title=\"Fun in the swimming area\">Fun in the swimming area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#1%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AFNG\" title=\"No snorkeling alone.\">No snorkeling alone.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E7%84%A1%E7%90%86%E3%81%AF%E3%81%97%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84\" title=\"take it easy\">take it easy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#PiPi%E3%81%AE%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AF%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%EF%BC%81\" title=\"Safety comes first on PiPi tours!\">Safety comes first on PiPi tours!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E5%85%A8%E5%93%A1%E3%81%8C%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E6%95%91%E5%8A%A9%E5%93%A1%E3%81%AE%E8%B3%87%E6%A0%BC%E4%BF%9D%E6%9C%89%E6%B8%88%E3%81%BF\" title=\"All guides are certified water rescuers\">All guides are certified water rescuers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%82%82%E5%90%AB%E3%82%81%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E7%9D%80%E7%94%A8%E3%81%AE%E5%BE%B9%E5%BA%95\" title=\"Ensure that life jackets are worn, including by guides\">Ensure that life jackets are worn, including by guides<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#PiPi%E7%8B%AC%E8%87%AA%E3%81%AE%E9%AB%98%E3%81%84%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E5%9F%BA%E6%BA%96\" title=\"PiPi&#039;s own high safety standards\">PiPi's own high safety standards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC\" title=\"Recommended Snorkeling Tours\">Recommended Snorkeling Tours<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\" title=\"Sea turtle snorkeling\">Sea turtle snorkeling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%94%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\" title=\"Tropical Snorkeling\">Tropical Snorkeling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/7075\/#%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\" title=\"summary\">summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%B7%E3%82%92%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E3%81%AB%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%93%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%82%92%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%97%E3%82%80%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB%E3%81%AF\"><\/span>To enjoy marine activities safely in the sea of Miyako Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19897 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/S__178946092-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Ishigaki Island Snorkeling\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">When we think of Miyako Island, everyone thinks of<strong>the sea<\/strong>I think it is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">As a staff member living in Miyako Island, I hope you will visit us when you come to Miyako Island.<strong>We want you to experience snorkeling.<\/strong>I believe that this is a good idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">On the other hand, however, water accidents have been increasing year by year on Miyako Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">If an accident occurs during your trip, all your memories will be ruined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">What can we do to prevent accidents from happening?<strong>What you can do to prevent accidents before they happen<\/strong>We hope that you will read this article to the end for your own safety and the safety of those around you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/activities\/snorkeling\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Snorkeling available on Miyako Island<br \/>\nFor more information on the<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%A7%E3%81%8A%E3%81%93%E3%81%A3%E3%81%9F%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%81%AE%E5%AE%9F%E4%BE%8B\"><\/span>An example of a water accident in the sea of Miyakojima<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19554 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/OTA-31-1-640x427.jpeg\" alt=\"Ishigaki Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">First, we will introduce some examples of actual accidents that have occurred while snorkeling on Miyako Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Miyakojima Accident Example<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<p>Example (1)<\/p>\n<p>On June 9, 2023, at approximately 9:40 a.m., a beach staff member reported to the fire department that a person was washed up 200 to 300 meters offshore.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Miyako Coast Guard and other authorities, a 66-year-old man was found floating face down in the water, and beach staff rescued him with a kayak and took him to a hospital in the city, where he was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Example (2)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>On May 23, 2022, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the Miyakojima Coast Guard was notified through the Miyakojima City Fire Department in Okinawa Prefecture that a person had lost consciousness while diving.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Miyako Coast Guard and other authorities, a 39-year-old woman from Mie Prefecture who was a tourist lost consciousness while diving in the waters north of Shimoji Island in Miyakojima City. She was pulled aboard by an instructor and others and transported to a city hospital in cardiopulmonary arrest, where she was pronounced dead at 4:56 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okinawatimes.co.jp\/articles\/-\/963329\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b><u>\u2192Click here for details.<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Example<\/span>(iii)<\/p>\n<p>On July 8, 2025, at around 9:00 a.m., a man in his 50s (57) was rescued by an instructor when he was found floating face down in the sea while snorkeling off Ikema Island with his group. The man was wearing a life jacket, but was rushed to the hospital in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest and was confirmed dead about 2 hours later.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okinawatimes.co.jp\/articles\/-\/1623203\"><strong><b>\u2192Click here for details.<\/b><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E4%BB%B6%E6%95%B0%E3%81%A8%E6%AD%BB%E4%BA%A1%E8%80%85%E6%95%B0%E3%81%AE%E6%8E%A8%E7%A7%BB\"><\/span>Number of water accidents and fatalities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20647 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-14.36.21-640x392.png\" alt=\"Water Accident Column\" width=\"640\" height=\"392\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">This graph shows the annual number of water accidents and fatalities in Okinawa Prefecture,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">As you can see, the number of water accidents continues to increase every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding the background to the increase, the Okinawa Lifesaving Association, which submitted a petition to the prefecture regarding the prevention of water-related accidents, explains, \"Many of the places where many accidents occur are characterized by natural beaches where there are no resident lifeguards.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And during the declared state of emergency, the supervised beaches were closed, with a lifeguard on duty,<strong>A major reason was the tendency for people to drift to the natural coast.<\/strong>It is believed that this is not the case.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%AA%E3%81%9C%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%81%AF%E8%B5%B7%E3%81%8D%E3%81%A6%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E3%81%86%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8B\"><\/span>Why do water accidents happen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20648 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-17.11.05-640x395.png\" alt=\"Water Accident Column\" width=\"640\" height=\"395\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The graph here is from the Japan Coast Guard, showing water-related accidents by cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AB%E5%AF%BE%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E7%9F%A5%E8%AD%98%E4%B8%8D%E8%B6%B3\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Lack of knowledge about the sea<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4907 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_7831-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Osaki Beach in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Insufficient knowledge of the sea is the cause of the majority of water-related accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The ocean is subject to numerous influences, including Okinawa's unique currents, the direction of the wind that day, and the terrain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Personal privacy without any knowledge of the daily changing ocean conditions is very dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">You never know what will happen in the ocean, whether you actually find yourself swept out to sea and lost, or swallowed by the current and swept away as it were.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Knowledge of the ocean is very important, especially if you are snorkeling privately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A3%85%E5%82%99%E4%B8%8D%E8%89%AF\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">equipment deficiency<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15804 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1096_original-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"private\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">This is another major factor leading to water accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Failure to wear life jackets and other buoyant equipment in snorkeling accidents.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">It is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">According to the Okinawa Coast Guard, 64% of those involved in accidents are not wearing life jackets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">In addition, even if you are wearing the wrong equipment, its effectiveness will be reduced by half if you do not wear it in the correct way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E6%A9%9F%E6%9D%90\"><\/span>Snorkeling equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%EF%BC%8B%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Mask + Snorkel<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">As for masks and snorkels, they play a very important role in snorkeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The first thing to check before wearing is that there are no cracks or breaks in the mask and that the snorkel is not broken (no water coming in).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%EF%BC%8B%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%BD%BF%E3%81%84%E6%96%B9\"><\/span><strong>Proper use of mask + snorkel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">First, when putting on the mask, lift the bangs up so that the bangs do not get in when the mask is put on. (If the bangs get in, the mask will fog up very easily.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The three steps of the snorkel sucking process are \"A\", \"I\", and \"U\".<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">(1) First, open your mouth wide with \"A\".<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20661 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917893460-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"How to apply Schno Mask\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Next, bite the part of the snorkel that is the mouthpiece with your teeth in \"i\".<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20660 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917908799-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"How to apply Schno Mask\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">(iii) Finally, with a \"u\", wrap your lips around the outside of the snorkel mouthpiece.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20659 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/messageImage_1653917914765-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"How to apply Schno Mask\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">This completes the preparation, but before swimming out immediately, put your face in the water once to make sure that no water enters your mask and that you can breathe properly before going out to the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">We recommend that you bring another one as a spare in case you encounter problems with your mask and snorkel along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>life jacket<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20650 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2022-05-30-15.14.46-640x203.png\" alt=\"Water Accident Column\" width=\"640\" height=\"203\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The survival rate in the event of an accident or physical abnormality varies greatly depending on whether or not a life jacket is worn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The above graph shows the survival rate of people who fell overboard wearing or not wearing life jackets, as announced by the Japan Coast Guard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Thus, life jackets are a very important piece of equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%BD%BF%E3%81%84%E6%96%B9\"><\/span><strong>Proper use of life jackets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6017 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_3650-1-640x480.jpeg\" alt=\"snorkeling\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">However, if the life jacket is worn in the wrong way, its effectiveness will be reduced by half.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">To wear a life jacket properly, first make sure to wear a life jacket of the correct size for your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Then, after donning the life jacket, tighten all belts and make sure they are securely attached to the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">If this is not done, there is a possibility that only the life jacket will float upwards or come off during snorkeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>fin<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Equipped with fins, snorkeling is easier and more propulsive than swimming on one's own feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%BD%BF%E3%81%84%E6%96%B9\"><\/span><strong>Proper use of fins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20677 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/S__16466051-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">There are two types of fins: full-foot fins (worn barefoot) and strap fins (worn with shoes).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">For beginners, we recommend the strap type, which is relatively easy to put on and take off, because wearing fins can be dangerous as you may not be able to walk as well as you would like and you may stumble.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%82%92%E8%B5%B7%E3%81%93%E3%81%95%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB\"><\/span>To avoid water accidents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Water accidents can be prevented by being prepared and knowledgeable in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AE%E3%81%93%E3%81%A8%E3%82%92%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%8B\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Learn about the ocean<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17674 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_4379-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Tumal Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The ocean is not always in the same condition every day. Even when the weather is clear, it is dangerous to enter the ocean carelessly because of strong currents and winds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Please gather information in advance and pay attention to the sea conditions as well as the weather to see if the day is safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%BD%AE%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%81%E3%82%8C%EF%BC%88%E6%BA%80%E6%BD%AE%E3%83%BB%E5%B9%B2%E6%BD%AE%EF%BC%89\"><\/span><strong>Tidal currents (high and low tides)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17441 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_4254-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Tadahama Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The ocean has high and low tides throughout the day. This may not be a familiar term to city dwellers, but it is very important on Miyako Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">On days when there is a large difference between high and low tides, the depth of the water changes by 150 cm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Also, at low tide, the coral may dry up and not return to the beach, so it is necessary to know what time the low and high tides are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%EF%BC%88%E9%9B%A2%E5%B2%B8%E6%B5%81%EF%BC%89\"><\/span><strong>Reef current (rip current)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17623 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3285-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher&#039;s feathers\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The most frightening part of the Okinawan sea is the reef current, which is unique to coral-rich areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">A reef current is a backwash from shore to offshore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Waves basically come in from offshore to the shore, but at some point they come together and flow back. This is called a reef current.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">In Okinawa, reef currents are prone to occur when seawater flows out to sea through breaks in the coral reefs, so extreme caution is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%80%A3%E7%B5%A1%E6%89%8B%E6%AE%B5%E3%81%AE%E7%A2%BA%E4%BF%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Ensure means of communication<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20663 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/00773469b6f9d8352d26c8079164f3d4_t.jpeg\" alt=\"phone\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is very important to have a means of communication when playing in the ocean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In the past, there have been cases of delayed treatment due to lack of communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Thus, it is important for you and for those around you to have a means of communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If there is room, it is also better to ask for emergency contact information for accompanying persons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%AE%E5%8D%B1%E9%99%BA%E7%94%9F%E7%89%A9\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Hazardous marine organisms<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The sea is home to a very large number of dangerous organisms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Touching a poisonous creature can cause a rash on the hands or, in the worst case, even death if bitten.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Even if you do not remember all of them, it is recommended that you remember just the most toxic and dangerous organisms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">There are many other dangerous creatures in the sea besides those listed below, so do not touch or carelessly get too close to any of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%83%98%E3%83%93\"><\/span><strong>sea snake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20692 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/\u30a8\u30e9\u30d6\u30a6\u30df\u30d8\u30d3216-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"sea snake\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Sea snakes are very docile and rarely attack people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">However, do not approach them carelessly, as they can bite if accidentally stepped on or grabbed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The bite is less painful, but it is neurotoxic, and there is a risk of breathing difficulty, hypotension, and general paralysis in about 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Its toxicity is said to be 50 times stronger than that of the habu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If a person is bitten underwater and left untreated, he or she may gradually become numb and unable to move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">First Aid<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you are bitten, get out of the water as soon as possible and contact a medical facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%8F%E3%83%96%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B2\"><\/span>northern sea nettle (Chrysaora melanaster)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20665 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/82395480f55d7a8055f8293e6b5f9a2d_t.jpeg\" alt=\"northern sea nettle (Chrysaora melanaster)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Habu jellyfish are difficult to see underwater because of their translucent bulbs, and are often noticed only after they sting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Stinging accidents occur in large numbers from June to September, even on sandy beaches as shallow as 20 to 30 cm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The tentacles of the habu jellyfish are filled with capsules containing poisonous needles called cnidocysts, which are ejected when stimulated,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The sting causes severe pain and is characterized by a worm sore-like mark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is so poisonous that three deaths have been reported so far in Okinawa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>First Aid] (First aid)<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">vinegar<\/span>)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you are stung by a habu jellyfish, apply vinegar, rinse off the tentacles, and seek medical attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%AB%E3%83%84%E3%82%AA%E3%83%8E%E3%82%A8%E3%83%9C%E3%82%B7\"><\/span>Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20666 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/f3493084a31775d90e487fd4a8d28845_t.jpeg\" alt=\"Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis)\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Bonefish are characterized by having a bluish-white floating pouch from which long blue tentacles extend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is a very beautiful looking jellyfish species.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Because they move with the wind in their floating bags, strong winds can carry them to the beach and cause damage,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is also called \"Denki Jellyfish\" because the sting causes a strong pain that feels like an electric shock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">There have been no reports of deaths in Japan, but several cases have been reported overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>First Aid] (First aid)<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">hot water<\/span>)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you are stung, never apply vinegar or alcohol to the sting, wash it off clean with hot water and go to a medical facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%9F%E3%83%8E%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B5%E3%82%B4\"><\/span>luna lionfish (Pterois lunulata)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2938 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_5409-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"luna lionfish (Pterois lunulata)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The minnows are very beautiful, move slowly, and do not run away very often when approached.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When startled, however, they raise their dorsal fins in a threatening manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The dorsal, ventral, and anal fins are poisonous, and the sting is very painful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>First Aid] (First aid)<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">hot water<\/span>)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you are stung, clean the sting with hot water and go to a medical facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E3%81%AB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%82%92%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%97%E3%82%80%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB\"><\/span>For safe snorkeling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AB%E5%8F%82%E5%8A%A0%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Take a tour<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15104 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_2449-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The best way to enjoy safe snorkeling is to join a tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Most of the tour guides are basically qualified in water rescue, so you can rest assured that you will be in good hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Many companies also lend out the necessary equipment, so we encourage you to participate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/activities\/snorkeling\/#sortBox\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Snorkeling available on Miyako Island<br \/>\nFor more information on the<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%81%8A%E6%B3%B3%E5%8C%BA%E5%9F%9F%E5%86%85%E3%81%A7%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%97%E3%82%80\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Fun in the swimming area<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2913 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3706-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Maesato Beach Rescue Board\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Another effective way to ensure safe snorkeling is to do it within the swimming area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">A lifeguard is stationed in the swimming area during the hours when swimming is permitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">There are also many other swimmers, making it safe for people to watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AFNG\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>No snorkeling alone.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16272 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0287-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Phantom Island Snorkeling\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When snorkeling, it is very dangerous to do it alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If something should happen to the patient, he or she will not be able to handle the situation alone, and the survival rate will decrease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you are doing this in private, at least two or more people should do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%84%A1%E7%90%86%E3%81%AF%E3%81%97%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>take it easy<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19423 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HP_1933-1-640x480.jpeg\" alt=\"snorkel\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Do not force yourself into the ocean if you are not feeling well, have not had enough sleep, or are fatigued.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Also, do not enter the building if you have consumed alcohol or other alcoholic beverages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is important to understand and judge your own physical condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you feel even the slightest concern about your health even while snorkeling, get out of the water immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PiPi%E3%81%AE%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AF%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%EF%BC%81\"><\/span>Safety comes first on PiPi tours!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17504 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/S__102220167-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Ishigaki Island Pipi Staff\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">At ADVENTURE PiPi, we believe that \"fun memories are only possible with safety. We believe that \"safety is the key to happy memories\".<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">No matter how much fun it is, it cannot be left as a pleasant memory if someone gets hurt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">ADVENTURE PiPi employs our own safety standards, including careful field checks, to ensure that our tours are conducted with the utmost care.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/shop_staff\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Store Introduction\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> <strong>About ADVENTURE PiPi<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E5%85%A8%E5%93%A1%E3%81%8C%E6%B0%B4%E9%9B%A3%E6%95%91%E5%8A%A9%E5%93%A1%E3%81%AE%E8%B3%87%E6%A0%BC%E4%BF%9D%E6%9C%89%E6%B8%88%E3%81%BF\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>All guides are certified water rescuers<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20641 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_3031-\u5927.jpeg\" alt=\"JTST Training Course\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">All ADVENTURE PiPi guides are certified water rescuers,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We also regularly participate in JTST (Japan Tourguide Safety Training) safety courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/archives\/20629\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"JTST Training Course\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> <strong>About JTST Training Course<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%82%82%E5%90%AB%E3%82%81%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E7%9D%80%E7%94%A8%E3%81%AE%E5%BE%B9%E5%BA%95\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Ensure that life jackets are worn, including by guides<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15838 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IMG_1708-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling in Ishigaki Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">All ADVENTURE PiPi tour participants, including the guides, are required to wear life jackets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We also bring at least one rescue tube per guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PiPi%E7%8B%AC%E8%87%AA%E3%81%AE%E9%AB%98%E3%81%84%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E5%9F%BA%E6%BA%96\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>PiPi's own high safety standards<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15562 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8745-1-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We have adopted our own high safety standards and conduct a field check every morning before the tour to ensure that the tour is safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Each guide has his or her own standards of judgment and is trained to stop the tour if it becomes dangerous in any way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC\"><\/span>Recommended Snorkeling Tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Sea turtle snorkeling<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19901 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/S__178946088-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Ishigaki Island Blue Cave Snorkeling Sea Turtle\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This snorkeling experience plan allows you to feel the beautiful, crystal clear waters of Miyako Island with your whole body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This plan offers a high probability of encountering sea turtles!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Swim with sea turtles in the beautiful sea of Miyako Island.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/2915\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Blue Cave Plan\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> <strong>Sea turtle snorkeling<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%94%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\"><\/span>Tropical Snorkeling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6037 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/\u30a6\u30df\u30ab\u3099\u30e1\u30b7\u30e5\u30ce\u30fc\u30b1\u30ea\u30f3\u30af\u3099-6-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Sea turtle snorkeling\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The spacious, clean ocean is dotted with coral and offers swimming with colorful tropical fish.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You may be able to take a picture with a clownfish, famous for Nemo!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">On a spectacular beach<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Lots of fish<\/strong>Swim with the corals and the coral!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/2919\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Phantom Island Plan\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> <strong>Tropical Snorkeling<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\"><\/span>summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19104 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5009-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Phantom Island Hamashima\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">I hope you enjoyed this article on what it takes to snorkel safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It would be a shame to ruin an otherwise enjoyable trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Even if you are careful, unforeseen accidents can occur, but I believe that most can be prevented in advance if you take at least a minimal amount of precautions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">I hope you will all have an accident-free and enjoyable trip!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/#header2\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Snorkeling List\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> <strong>Activities in Miyako Island<br \/>\nClick here for a list!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to enjoy marine activities safely in the sea of Miyako Island When we think of Miyako Island, the sea is what comes to everyone's mind.   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