Nishibama Beach is a natural beach which is on the east of Aka Island. Its emerald green colored sed is very suitable for swimming.
Statue of Shiro
Shiro swam for about two miles for three hours every day to see and play with Marilyn - his girlfriend.
The people of Aka Island have been raising money in order to construct a monument honoring the Shiro on Nishihama beach (Shiro's point of departure). They should build a statue of Shiro at the edge of the coast, facing Zamami Island.
Now, the statue is neer the bridge from Geruma island to Aka. It's a popular attraction for tourists visiting Aka island.
Read a full story about love between Shiro and Marilyn.
Other places
Akajima Marine Science Laboratory (AMSL) is a private institution which was established in 1988 under the auspices of the Science and Technology Agency, Japan.
Tom Moya-reef, a coral reef, which emerge in a U-shape in the off of Akajima Island in the south of Kerama Islands.