30 things to do by 2030 in Japan’s Natural World Heritage Sites021Do not feed the monkeys, deer, or any other animals, to avoid upsetting the balance of nature.Do not leave the marked trail when trekking or climbing the mountains.Do not enter valuable water sources important to those who live on the island.Yakushima Tourism Association http://yakukan.jp/Yakushima Guide Shima-Asobi https://yakushima-asobi.com/Kagoshima Prefecture http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/“The riverbeds are white, and in sunlight the water sparkles emerald green. Yakushima has the finest rivers in the world.” So say the people who live on the island. As Yakushima is a granite island with little soil in the forests, the rivers stay clear and unclouded even after heavy rain. This, in turn, means they have few nutrients and minimal fauna, keeping them clearer yet.River kayaking is a fine way to enjoy the rivers of Yakushima in a leisurely fashion. The Anbo River, located in a stunning gorge, is broad with a gentle current, making it ideal for beginning kayakers. On a sunny day, the foliage looks even greener; on a misty or rainy day, the scenery becomes a mystical other world. Clean hydroelectric power has met almost all of Yakushima’s electricity needs for almost sixty years. Even the administrative building at the entrance to the Shiratani Unsui Gorge has its own miniature hydroelectric plant. Kagoshima Prefecture has recognized Yakushima as an advanced region that lowered its carbon emissions at an early stage, and aims to make it a model for other communities under the banner of “Development of a CO2-free Island.” The introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) is well underway, with quick-charging stations now available in Anbo, Miyanoura, Kurio, and Nagata. Car rental companies also offer EV options, so be sure to request one if you choose to tour the island by car.Never litter. It harms both the landscape and the animals who live there.Do not tread on moss growing on rocks or fallen trees. Do not take actions that place a burden on nature.Do not collect or bring with you any plants or animals.To Don’t ListDiscover Yakushima’swater via riverkayaking.Tour the island in an environmentallyfriendly EV.23302430
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