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Swim With Rare Sea Turtles And Wander A Mountain Fairy Forest On This Underrated Lush Japanese Island
In the South of Japan, there's a gorgeous green island that offers great attractions year-round, from baby turtles spawning ...
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Yakushima Awakenings
Yakushima, off Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu, is a magical island of primeval forest, rare micro-climate and pristine nature. It is also the first place in Japan to be recognized as a UNESCO ...
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Concerns raised over highly toxic weedkiller buried in Yakushima
The herbicide containing extremely toxic dioxin was buried underground in a forest here half a century ago by the Forestry Agency. Yakushima Mayor Koji Araki pledged to consider a response after a ...
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Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan/ Yakushima: An island rich in ancient wonder and a variety of microclimates
Yakushima’s most iconic feature is undoubtedly ... At under 800 meters, closer to the ocean, is the laurel forest zone with banyan trees and Japanese red oak. So, a wide climatic range--from ...
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From Hot Springs To Waterfalls, Explore The Natural Beauty Of This Secluded Japanese Island
Yakushima Island's incredible landscapes have ... Just over an hour from Shiratani Unsuikyo, you can find more forest fun at ...