Oct. 28, 2023: Today marked our arrival at the final Japanese port of this journey, Hirara Port on Miyakojima. The ship docked at 8 a.m., and due to restrictions on walking on the pier, shuttle buses provided by the port transported passengers directly to the terminal building at the pier's end. Miyakojima, part of the Okinawa archipelago, is not very large and lacks any particularly prominent tourist attractions.

Following a route recommended by local volunteers, we set out to explore. Apart from fellow passengers from our ship, few people were on the streets. Our first stop was Miyako Shrine, followed by a leisurely stroll along the coastline. Spotting a small shop with a queue, we hurried over to investigate. It turned out to specialize in seaweed-wrapped rice with canned spam and eggs. We didn't want to miss out today after seeing many similar shops at Naha Port in Okinawa yesterday but not having tried them. A sign on the counter mentioned sashimi, and upon inquiry, we were directed to a fish shop across the street, highly recommended for its offerings. It turned out to be a delightful breakfast experience.

We then ventured to a nearby beach, dipped our feet in the water, and continued exploring the tiny port's main street. Most shops were closed, and the area was deserted, with tourists like us searching for open establishments. Anticipating this, we enjoyed a comforting meal of local noodle soup and Japanese sweet red bean porridge at a small restaurant.

A Halloween event at the seaside park was reportedly arranged explicitly for our ship's arrival, featuring performances and snacks. Unfortunately, rain began shortly after our arrival, prompting us to seek shelter and forego further dining adventures. As we departed Japan today, we had to clear Japanese customs before returning to the ship. The boarding line was exceptionally long, so we decided to wait at a nearby coffee shop, where we enjoyed conversations with fellow Taiwanese passengers. Finally, back on board, our journey in Japan came to a close.

In anticipation of our ship’s arrival in Taiwan tomorrow, the Garden Café adorned in beautiful Chinese-style decorations.

十月二十八日：今天我们来到这次行程的最后一个日本港口，宫古岛的平良港。早上8点船停靠在码头，因为码头上不允许行走，下船有专车直接送到码头终点站楼前。宫古岛是冲绳群岛中的一个，岛不大，也没什么特别的旅游景点。我们就按照当地义工推荐的线路走。街头上除了我们船下来的游客外，几乎没什么人。先去宫古神社看了看，接着就沿海边走。看见一处小店有人排队，赶紧过去看看，是专卖紫菜包饭夹午餐肉和鸡蛋的。昨天在冲绳岛的那霸港看见许多卖这个小吃的，昨天没吃，今天不能再错过。柜台上有个牌子说有生鱼片，问了一下说是对面鱼店的，推荐给我们，还真是很不错的一顿早点心。接着走到不远处的海滩，稍微湿了湿脚又继续往小港口的主街区走，大部分店都没开，冷清清的，路上都是和我们一样的游客满街找店。我们有备而来，在一家小饭店里吃了当地的汤面和日本甜点红豆粥。

海边公园里今天有万圣节活动，据说是专门为我们船的到来而举办的，有些演唱及小吃。可惜我们刚到那里就开始下雨，忙着躲雨没了心情找吃的。因为今天就要离开日本，所以要过日本海关才能回船。回船的队非常非常长，索性去了边上的咖啡店边喝边等，顺便与同船的台湾同胞聊聊天。

终于回到船上，日本游也到此结束。