Miyakojima, Painagama Beach
About the Miyakojima Weather Camera
Okinawa Television (OTV) runs this weather camera on Miyakojima, the island about 300 km southwest of Naha. It looks over Painagama Beach and the harbour in Hirara, the island’s main town, and has streamed live on the station’s news channel since July 2025.
Painagama is the town beach, a short walk from central Hirara, which is why it is the one locals use after work. Miyakojima has almost no rivers, so very little sediment reaches the sea, and that is a large part of why the water here is so clear.
The practical use is the weather. The Miyako Islands lie in the path of many typhoons moving up from the south, and this camera is a quick way to see the wind, rain and sea state before flights and ferries are affected.
Highlights & Nearby
- •Watch for: the colour of the water, the harbour, squalls and typhoon swell
- •Nearby: Hirara town, Irabu Bridge, Yonaha Maehama Beach
- •Note: run by OTV Okinawa Television as part of its weather coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Miyakojima camera live?
Yes. OTV streams it around the clock on its news channel.
Where is the camera?
Over Painagama Beach and the harbour in Hirara, the main town on Miyakojima.
Why is the sea so clear on Miyakojima?
The island is flat and has almost no rivers, so very little soil washes into the sea.
Is it useful during typhoons?
Yes. The Miyako Islands are often in a typhoon’s path, and the camera shows wind, rain and waves in real time.
