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’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 ...
Yakushima Island's incredible landscapes have ... Just over an hour from Shiratani Unsuikyo, you can find more forest fun at ...