Articles
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.
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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Shiretoko
A culinary culture that evolved from life in Shiretoko Peninsula, a Natural World Heritage site extending 3 km offshore
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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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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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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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Yakushima
Yakushima’s tradition of mountain pilgrimages: Climbing mountains to worship the deities who reside there
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Amami・Okinawa
