Tag: sea
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Amami Islands
Travel guide to the nature-rich islands The subtropical Amami Islands are located between Kagoshima and Okinawa’s mainland. The islands are mostly wooded and home to a diverse and rare array of plants and animals. In recognition of this, the islands were designated a World Natural Heritage Site in 2021. The Amami Islands consist of eight…
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Yakushima
The first natural world heritage site in Japan Yakushima is a round island located about 60 kilometers south-southwest of the Osumi Peninsula in Kyushu. It covers an area of about 504 square kilometers. There are many mountains on Yakushima, and Mt. Miyanoura-dake, at 1,936 meters, is the highest mountain in Kyushu. Moist air from the…
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Oma, Aomori
The town of million dollar tuna fish Oma is located at the northern end of Honshu, the main island, and is famous for its high-quality tuna. Pacific bluefin tuna caught in Oma are called Oma Tuna and are arguably the best in Japan. Some fish buyers, including owners of large sushi restaurants, attempt to purchase…