“TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE 2026” will be presented in Fusaki Beach, Ishigaki, Okinawa on March 3, 2026.

– Photo | Kiyotaka Kitajima

Nature × Music × Total Lunar Eclipse —

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, amid the awe-inspiring total lunar eclipse visible across Japan, “TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE 2026” will offer a heartfelt, one-night-only experiential event at Fusaki Beach. As the sun sets over the East China Sea, stars begin to twinkle overhead, and the moon gradually slips into total eclipse. Gentle Music and the soothing presence of nature come together to create a peaceful, immersive experience. The ever-changing night sky provides a beautiful backdrop for a calming sensory journey, guided by sound, silence, and natural rhythms.

– Sounds Resonating with the Moon —

The event features the internationally celebrated ambient composer Chihei Hatakeyama and Ishigaki Island–based Peruvian-Japanese artist JUST YOU & THE MOON. Their Music, rooted in different places and perspectives, softly intertwines beneath the moon and beside the sea, offering a moment of reflection and connection for all who attend.

Fusaki Beach on this magical night—Staying at Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas —

We invite you to spend the night of the total lunar eclipse at Fusaki Beach. A stay at Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas, surrounded by the vast natural beauty, will deepen and complete this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

We genuinely look forward to sharing a memorable experience with you at Fusaki Beach.
See you this spring during the spectacular total lunar eclipse!

*Accommodation reservations are available via the link below.

• Book Here For Guests/Visitors “Not” Living in Okinawa

Island Resident Stay Plans –

As a token of appreciation for the local community, we offer a limited number of Island Resident Stay Plans, which include a special dinner, for residents of Yaeyama and Okinawa.

• Book Here For Guests/Visitors Living in Okinawa

– Originally Photo shooting | Kiyotaka Kitajima

■ The Allure of the March 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse on Ishigaki Island –
— Expert Insights

The total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, as observed from Ishigaki Island, offers a rare opportunity for quiet reflection and profound wonder. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the full moon passes completely into Earth’s shadow, blocking direct sunlight. During totality, the moon takes on a dark red hue as sunlight refracted through Earth’s atmosphere is filtered—shorter blue wavelengths are scattered, allowing only red tones to softly illuminate the lunar surface. The precise color varies with each eclipse, depending on atmospheric conditions at the time.

— The spectacular total lunar eclipse on Ishigaki Island

On March 3, 2026, the eclipse will occur within an optimal viewing window in Japan. On Ishigaki Island, the moon will rise at 6:40 PM, with the partial eclipse beginning shortly thereafter. Totality will last from 8:04 PM to 9:03 PM, peaking at 8:34 PM.
As part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park—Japan’s first International Dark Sky Park—the island benefits from minimal light pollution and exceptional night-sky conditions. During totality, observers can quietly witness a “red moon” suspended among countless stars.

The perfectly curved edge of Earth’s shadow, the sudden appearance of stars as the moonlight fades, and the gradual, minute-by-minute transformation of the sky together create a celestial performance—one that can be deeply enhanced when experienced alongside Music.

– Dr. Ko Arimatsu
– Director, Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory, NAOJ (https://murikabushi.jp/)

– Photo | Kiyotaka Kitajima

■ Event Information

TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE 2026
Fusaki Beach (located in Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas)
Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Open / Start｜06:00 PM / 07:03 PM

*Closing｜11:11 PM *The timetable follows the phases of the lunar eclipse.

– Lineup –
Chihei Hatakeyama (Tokyo)
JUST YOU & THE MOON (Peru / Ishigaki Island)

*Free admission / Open entry
*This event is open to everyone, not only hotel guests. Admission is free, and guests are welcome to come and go as they please.

Total Info | +81-980-88-7000 (Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas)

■ Artists

Chihei Hatakeyama

A Tokyo-based ambient musician and mastering engineer known for creating shimmering, contemplative soundscapes that resonate deeply with nature and memory.
Since the release of his acclaimed debut album Minima Moralia (Kranky) in 2006, Hatakeyama has released an extensive body of work on labels worldwide, blending acoustic instruments, electronics, and field to touch the listener’s soul.
Recordings. He also founded the label white Paddy Mountain and has generously shared his Music through extensive tours across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, fostering a sense of unity and understanding through sound.
Official Website

JUST YOU & THE MOON

A Peruvian-Japanese artist based on Ishigaki Island delicately weaves together the sounds of the Yaeyama islands and bustling urban environments. Their Music gently explores themes of solitude and nostalgia, creating a subtle, heartfelt resonance between the landscape and inner emotion. In 2025, they released their debut EP, Inner Voice, featuring Chihei Hatakeyama on modular synthesizer and electric guitar, and on mixing and mastering. Through tender field recordings from Iriomote Island’s rainforest, ocean waves, and cities like Tokyo, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai, combined with piano, guitar, synths, and voice, their work thoughtfully explores the dialogue between the island’s beauty and the inner voices of those living between cultures.
Official Website