World Natural Heritage in Japan

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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.

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

Trekking / Hiking

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

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

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Traditional Food / Local Cuisine

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

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

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Seasonal Activities

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

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

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Nature and Culture

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

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

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