Not many have heard of the colorful and mystic history of Irama Beach, passed down from generation to generation, regaling the story of an idyllic beachfront located just  35 kilometer outside the state capital of Kota Bharu.Mostly, its known for the darker side of the nation’s history. The beach is one of the main landing points for Japanese soldiers during World War 2, and remnants of English fortifications can still be seen to this day.