How to get to and play at Euglena Mall, a tourist attraction on Ishigaki Island

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The shopping street is a very familiar place lined with restaurants, general stores, supermarkets, and other traditional stores as well as major chain stores.

 

Ishigaki Islandlarge shopping streetThere is a name that isEuglena Mall!

 

This Euglena Mall is loved and used by everyone on Ishigaki Island.

 

In this article, we will introduce Euglena Mall, which is frequented by Ishigaki Islanders.

 

What is Euglena Mall?

Euglena Mall was built on two streets, Chuo-dori and Ginza-dori.Japan's southernmost arcade mallIt is.

 

It is a shopping district with a lively atmosphere where shopkeepers call out to tourists.

 

More than 100 storesThe shop is also selling Ishigaki Island's specialties, souvenirs, and miscellaneous goods.

There are also restaurants and cafes where you can relax and spend time,Sightseeing tours in case of rainIt is also suitable for

 

It is close to Ishigakijima Island Terminal, so feel free to drop by.

 

Directions to Euglena Mall

Exit Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal and go straight along the road on the right.

 

After crossing Yellow Road 390, turn left at the next intersection and you will see Euglena Mall ahead.

 

More information about Euglena Mall

Euglena is a type of planktoneuglena (freshwater flagellate)of the

 

For a while, eating greenbugs and greenbug enzymes were all the rage.

 

We are developing products using these green beetles.Euglena Co.It is said that the name of the shopping district was taken from the

In fact, the world's first green beetleWhere population culture has been successfully achieved.This is what Ishigaki Island is all about!

 

There is a pool used for culturing Euglena, and Ishigaki Island must be a very memorable place for Euglena Co.

 

Euglena Co., Ltd. bought the rights to name the shopping mall as a sponsor, and as a result, it was named Euglena Mall.

Euglena Co. has purchased the naming rights not only to the Euglena Mall but also to a remote island terminal on Ishigaki Island,Changed its name to Euglena Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal in 2018.I am doing it.

 

Inside Euglena Mall, there are old-fashioned stores and new, small stores whose owners are young and catering to young people, making it a shopping district that can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to the elderly.

 

Because of its location near the remote island terminal and bus terminal,A good place to stop by when you have a little time.It is.

 

At the Euglena Mall
Stores to keep in mind

The Euglena Mall hasMany unique and highly recommended restaurants.There are

 

It is difficult to introduce all of them, so we will introduce three of our favorites.

 

1) Sanpin Kobo

San-Pin Koubou is a store that offers everything from pottery, cloth, and paper!

 

The husband, Taro Nakatsuji, makes the pottery, and the wife, Junko Nakatsuji, makes the cloth and paper goods,I love the fact that you and your wife have taken the form of a tripod.

 

His motto is "Can't you make something that you like and think is fun?" Each item is carefully crafted and unusual, and is a very attractive gem!

 

Tenugui hand towels, postcards, tea bowls, and teacups with motifs of creatures and scenery inhabiting Yaeyama are very popular!

 

2) Yahruu

Yahruu offers a wide variety of men's and women's fashion items in a fashionableApparel store!

 

They also handle sunglasses and hats, so if you forget them, you can get stylish ones locally.

 

When you have Yahruu products in your hands, you will feel uplifted and want to go to the beach all the time!

 

(iii) Hirariyo Shoten

Hirariyo Shoten is a company thatAccessories made by island artistsand miscellaneous goods, Ryukyu glass, and ceramics.

 

All of these products are unique to Yaeyama and very distinctive.

 

Bingata experience is also available in the store, so making your own Bingata goods may be a good memory of Ishigaki Island!

 

When you participate in the program, you mustReservations are required, so don't forget to make a reservation!

 

Lunch at Euglena Mall

Euglena Mall is not only for souvenirs,Delicious lunch placesThere are also many

 

Here are some of the places you can eat at Euglena Mall!

 

(1) Ichiba Restaurant

One of the most popular lunch restaurants at Euglena Mall is Ichiba Restaurant!

 

Ichiba Shokudo is a popular set meal restaurant located on the 3rd floor of Ishigaki City Public Market.

 

Ichiba Shokudo is a restaurant located in a market.A wide variety of fresh ingredients are available, and the local Ishigaki Island menu is exquisite.

 

Ichiba Shokudo offers a variety of set menus using fresh ingredients from Ishigaki Island, which are both nutritious and satisfying.

 

Ishigakijima Kids

The next recommended restaurant at Euglena Mall is Ishigakijima Kids!

 

The specialties of Yaeyama, including Ishigaki Island, areYaeyama soba (buckwheat noodles)It is.

 

You can enjoy this excellent Yaeyama soba here at Ishigakijima Kids.

 

Among them, Ishigakijima Kids' standard menu isHandmade croquettes.

 

If you order a set menu, you can enjoy Ishigakijima Kids' signature fluffy croquettes in addition to the main menu items.

 

(3) the aged, the aged, and the aged

The last restaurant we would like to introduce is YUKUNUNUMI!

 

The yuukenumi is a warm and welcoming place.A restaurant with a homelike atmosphere.It is.

 

The interior of the restaurant is unified with a wood-grain style,The retro atmosphere is very cozy.

 

The menu offers a wide variety of offerings such as Yaeyama soba noodles, which are excellent and rich, shaved ice, and kohi zenzai.

 

Euglena Mall
Recommended Souvenirs

Euglena Mall is a place where you can find everything from sundries to souvenirs.

 

So far, we have introduced popular restaurants and lunch spots.

 

After all, when you travel to OkinawaSouvenirs come with it.

 

We will introduce some of the souvenirs below, so please enjoy picking out your souvenirs at the Euglena Mall!

 

(1) Ding dongs

This one goes without saying, but you all know it.

 

Chinsuko, one of the most popular souvenirs from a trip to Okinawa, can of course be purchased at the Euglena Mall!

 

A variety of flavors are available these days.

 

Among them.Utilizing the island's specialty rock salt and sugar caneThe salt-flavored Chinsuko and brown sugar-flavored Chinsuko are gaining popularity.

 

Yaeyama Soba

We mentioned Yaeyama soba when we introduced restaurants where you can have lunch.

 

Once you taste Yaeyama soba, you can't help butIt has an addictive quality that makes you want to eat it again.

 

In such cases, there are packaged take-out items. Since the taste of Yaeyama soba varies slightly depending on the store or maker, you can buy several bags of Yaeyama soba to find the one you like best.

 

Ishigaki Island Ralu

The next item we will introduce is "Ishigakijima Rara-yu" (Ishigaki Island Rara Oil)! It is no exaggeration to say that this is a popular souvenir of Ishigaki Island.

 

Ishigaki Island's raayu is what "eating raayu" is all about.He is the one who started the boom.

 

Ishigaki Island raayu is based on island peppers grown in Okinawa,It is a raayu that is richly infused with spices from Ishigaki Island.

 

Its greatest feature is its rich aroma. A rich mixture of spices and chili peppers creates a savory aroma with just one drop.

 

How to play Euglena Mall

With nearly 100 stores lining the shopping street, it is a good place to stop by a café for a quick break or to have lunch or dinner.

 

Store selling tropical accessories and clothing.There are also many

 

Some of the accessories are unique to Ishigaki Island using seashells and pieces of coral. You can also wear marine accessories and feel Ishigaki Island before you go sightseeing.

 

in the end

We introduced Euglena Mall. How was it?

 

Euglena,It was an unusual name, taken from the Green Beetle.

 

However, I found out that Euglena Co., Ltd. has a passionate passion behind it. The Euglena Mall has a wide variety of stores, from unusual stores for young people to traditional stores.

 

It is good to see such a vibrant shopping district continue to thrive.

 

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