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Hoshinoya Taketomi Island launches wellness and sleep tourism programs
Hoshinoya Taketomi Island in Okinawa is introducing new wellness and sleep-focused tourism programs. From November 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, the resort will offer a renewed ‘Gussuri Nibui Stay’ wellness program. This initiative is a collaboration with stylist Naoko Okusa and sleep researcher Yukako Nishikawa, featuring the ‘Suyasuya Pajamas’ co-developed by both experts to promote better sleep through high-quality materials and design.
The program utilizes the island’s natural environment, including its status as a certified Dark Sky Park, to enhance sleep quality. Activities include weaving with island plants to promote serotonin secretion, enjoying meals featuring local medicinal herbs (Nuchigusa) such as Kuansou, and using herb baths to regulate body temperature.
Additionally, from December 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, the resort will offer the ‘Tutunuun Island Time’ program. This seasonal experience focuses on preparing the mind and body for spring through traditional island wisdom. Activities include harvesting medicinal herbs to make spice chai, crafting traditional tools like ‘Poshi’ (brooms) from local fibers, and participating in stargazing stretching sessions under the night sky.
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Hoshino Resorts · Hoshinoya Taketomi Island · Naoko Okusa · Taketomi Island · Yukako Nishikawa
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The wellness program incorporates the use of local medicinal herbs known as ‘Nuchigusa’. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · prtimes.jp · news.mynavi.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The ‘Gussuri Nibui Stay’ features ‘Suyasuya Pajamas’ developed by Naoko Okusa and Yukako Nishikawa. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · prtimes.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] Taketomi Island is a certified Dark Sky Park. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · prtimes.jp · news.mynavi.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hoshinoya Taketomi Island will offer the renewed ‘Gussuri Nibui Stay’ program from November 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · prtimes.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ‘Tutunuun Island Time’ program includes making ‘Poshi’ brooms using ‘Mani’ plant fibers. news.mynavi.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ‘Tutunuun Island Time’ program runs from December 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. news.mynavi.jp