World Natural Heritage in Japan

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.

Region
All Shiretoko Shirakami-Sanchi Ogasawara Islands Yakushima Amami・Okinawa
Theme
All Trekking / Hiking Traditional Food / Local Cuisine Seasonal Activities Nature and Culture Nature and Creativity

Nature and Culture

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

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

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Digital Brochure

30 THINGS TO DO BY 2030 IN JAPAN’S NATURAL WORLD HERITAGE SITES

Visiting a World Natural Heritage Site makes it possible to come in contact with the beauty of nature and the vitality of plants and animals, and to learn about and gain direct experience of the SDGs. This digital brochure introduces 30 activities across each area that can teach the importance of nature and the Earth.

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