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Feature Articles on How to Enjoy World Natural Heritage Sites

On-the-spot reporting and interviews introducing seasonal activities offered at the five World Natural Heritage sites in Japan, as well as local cuisine and diverse cultures nurtured by the nature-rich environement.

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All Trekking / Hiking Traditional Food / Local Cuisine Seasonal Activities Nature and Culture Nature and Creativity

Trekking / Hiking

Shiretoko

Enjoy the mysterious scenery of Lake Rausu while getting in contact with the flora and fauna of the Shiretoko Peninsula

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Shirakami-Sanchi

Experience the “Beautiful Waters” of Shirakami-Sanchi. Highlights from the Sawa Walking Tour

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Ogasawara Islands

Hahajima Island / Mt. Chibusayama Trekking Tour featuring the many remaining endemic species of the Ogasawara Island

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Yakushima

Climbing the steep cliffs and Mt. Mocchomu-dake, looking down on the nature of Yakushima Island and the ocean

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Amami・Okinawa

Go trekking in Kinsakubaru Forest on Amami Oshima and encounter rare plants and animals

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Traditional Food / Local Cuisine

Shiretoko

A culinary culture that evolved from life in Shiretoko Peninsula, a Natural World Heritage site extending 3 km offshore

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Shirakami-Sanchi

Delight in the local cuisine of the Shirakami-Sanchi snow country

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Ogasawara Islands

Experience the distinctive cuisine of Ogasawara, born from its uncommon island environment

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Yakushima

Warm ocean currents teeming with life create a distinctive culture and cuisine on Yakushima Island

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Amami・Okinawa

The local foods of Amami and Okinawa: Loved by the community and passed down through generations

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Seasonal Activities

Shiretoko

Take a drift ice walk and go bird watching to fully enjoy Shiretoko Peninsula in winter

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Shirakami-Sanchi

Walk in a golden beech forest while hiking in Shirakami-Sanchi in autumn

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Ogasawara Islands

Releasing Green Sea Turtles on the Ogasawara Islands in Summer under the Twinkling Starry Sky

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Yakushima

Spring Trekking on Yakushima Island: Experience Wild Cherry Blossoms and Fresh Greenery

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Amami・Okinawa

Paddle a canoe to Yanbaru Forest Tour secluded Okinawa for summer fun

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Nature and Culture

Shiretoko

Lessons in coexistence with nature provided by the Ainu culture that lives on in Shiretoko

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Shirakami-Sanchi

Learn about the traditions of the Matagi, who live in harmony with the forest of Shirakami-Sanchi

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Ogasawara Islands

The traditional Nanyo-odori dance and music of the Ogasawara Islands

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Yakushima

Yakushima’s tradition of mountain pilgrimages: Climbing mountains to worship the deities who reside there

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Amami・Okinawa

Textiles of Japan’s southern islands born from the bounty of nature: Amami’s Oshima Tsumugi and Okinawa’s Bashofu

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Nature and Creativity

Shiretoko

Living and taking pictures in Shiretoko: The circle of life and sources of art captured by photographer Kiichi Kawamura

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Ogasawara Islands

Thriving multiculturalism on islands of adventure: The Ogasawara Islands from the perspective of the editor of a free magazine

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Yakushima

The music of KOM_I incorporating the sounds of life on Yakushima

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World Natural Heritage in Japan

Articles

Feature Articles on How to Enjoy World Natural Heritage Sites

Trekking / Hiking

Enjoy the mysterious scenery of Lake Rausu while getting in contact with the flora and fauna of the Shiretoko Peninsula

Experience the “Beautiful Waters” of Shirakami-Sanchi. Highlights from the Sawa Walking Tour

Hahajima Island / Mt. Chibusayama Trekking Tour featuring the many remaining endemic species of the Ogasawara Island

Climbing the steep cliffs and Mt. Mocchomu-dake, looking down on the nature of Yakushima Island and the ocean

Go trekking in Kinsakubaru Forest on Amami Oshima and encounter rare plants and animals

Traditional Food / Local Cuisine

A culinary culture that evolved from life in Shiretoko Peninsula, a Natural World Heritage site extending 3 km offshore

Delight in the local cuisine of the Shirakami-Sanchi snow country

Experience the distinctive cuisine of Ogasawara, born from its uncommon island environment

Warm ocean currents teeming with life create a distinctive culture and cuisine on Yakushima Island

The local foods of Amami and Okinawa: Loved by the community and passed down through generations

Seasonal Activities

Take a drift ice walk and go bird watching to fully enjoy Shiretoko Peninsula in winter

Walk in a golden beech forest while hiking in Shirakami-Sanchi in autumn

Releasing Green Sea Turtles on the Ogasawara Islands in Summer under the Twinkling Starry Sky

Spring Trekking on Yakushima Island: Experience Wild Cherry Blossoms and Fresh Greenery

Paddle a canoe to Yanbaru Forest Tour secluded Okinawa for summer fun

Nature and Culture

Lessons in coexistence with nature provided by the Ainu culture that lives on in Shiretoko

Learn about the traditions of the Matagi, who live in harmony with the forest of Shirakami-Sanchi

The traditional Nanyo-odori dance and music of the Ogasawara Islands

Yakushima’s tradition of mountain pilgrimages: Climbing mountains to worship the deities who reside there

Textiles of Japan’s southern islands born from the bounty of nature: Amami’s Oshima Tsumugi and Okinawa’s Bashofu

Nature and Creativity

Living and taking pictures in Shiretoko: The circle of life and sources of art captured by photographer Kiichi Kawamura

Thriving multiculturalism on islands of adventure: The Ogasawara Islands from the perspective of the editor of a free magazine

The music of KOM_I incorporating the sounds of life on Yakushima

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