The sea opens as early as Miyakojima, Okinawa.

The sea has already opened on Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture.

The sea opening was reduced in scale following last year to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

The contrast between the white sand beach and the blue of the sea is popular at Yonaha Maehama Beach on Miyakojima, and the sea opened on the 4th.

Introduction The women in charge of the Shinto ritual prayed for the prevention of marine accidents and the earliest possible convergence of the new coronavirus infection.

After that, "Miss Miyakojima" and others declared the opening of the sea, and hula dance and Eisa were performed.

In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the opening of the sea was reduced in scale following last year, calling for refraining from participation by non-related parties, and an event for tourists to swim for the first time all at once. I wasn't able to do it.

Mr. Akinori Kawamitsu of the Youth Department of Miyakojima Tourism Association said, "When I visit Miyakojima, I want to prepare for everyone to swim in the sea safely and securely."