In the South of Japan, there's a gorgeous green island that offers great attractions year-round, from baby turtles spawning ...
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 ...
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 ...
Yakushima Island's incredible landscapes have ... Just over an hour from Shiratani Unsuikyo, you can find more forest fun at ...
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 ...