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

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

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

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

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

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