Rainbow adorns sky over Tacchu in Iejima, Okinawa during first sunrise of the new year

Rainbow adorns sky over Tacchu in Iejima, Okinawa during first sunrise of the new year

A double rainbow adorns the sky over Tacchu; one vivid rainbow is apparent, and one more rainbow is faintly visible against the dark clouds


January 1, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

By Hiroe Nakagawa

Around 8:00 a.m. on January 1, a rainbow appeared arching over Mount Gusuku (also known as Tacchu), a symbol of Iejima, Okinawa.

Although there was thick cloud cover at the time of sunrise, approximately 7:15 a.m., the sun gradually began to appear from behind the clouds. After 7:40 a.m., rain fell in large drops even though the sun’s brightness spread across the sprawling blue sky. Thereafter, a double rainbow appeared arching over Mount Gusuku.

The risen sun shone on Mount Gusuku, resulting in beautiful scenery that seemed to signify a bright future.

(English translation by T&CT and Erin Jones)

 

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