Kagoshima Prefecture Tourism Federation
The World Natural Heritage Site “Amami/Okinawa” website has been renewed! Enjoy the nature, food, culture, and experiences of Amami Oshima. We are also holding a quiz campaign where you can win “good things from the island”!
Enjoy the world natural heritage! You can discover the charm of Amami Oshima’s unique nature, food, culture, and experiences.
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Kagoshima Prefecture Tourism Kagoshima Grand Campaign Promotion Council (Secretariat: Kagoshima Prefecture Tourism Federation/Chairman Yasuhiro Matsato) is collaborating with Okinawa Prefecture and the Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau to carry out the
“Amami-Okinawa” tourism exchange collaboration project. is being carried out. As part of this effort, the World Natural Heritage Site “Amami/Okinawa” website has been renewed, and now offers a variety of content that conveys the charms of Amami Oshima, a registered area. Additionally, as part of this promotion, we are holding a quiz campaign where you can win attractive prizes from Amami and Okinawa until Friday, December 22, 2023.
▶ https://amamiokinawa.jp/campaign/
The four areas of “Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, Northern Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island” that span Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa Prefecture were recognized for their valuable biodiversity and were registered as World Natural Heritage Sites in July 2021.
Amami Oshima, one of the registered sites, was an island that was isolated from the continent in ancient times, and its rich forests, which consist of subtropical broad-leaved forests and tropical forests, are home to endemic species such as the Amami black rabbit and the Japanese blue jay. is inhabited. The surrounding sea is also a treasure trove of precious creatures. Approximately 220 types of coral live in the surrounding sea due to the warm black tide, and sea turtles come to lay their eggs on the coast lined with inlets. Amami Oshima, located between the mainland of Kago Prefecture and Okinawa Prefecture, can be easily visited as there are direct flights from Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
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On Amami Oshima, you can enjoy the food and culture created by the island’s nature and lifestyle, a wide variety of experiences, and eco tours with certified guides. Please feel free to experience the charm of Amami/Okinawa through our website.
[Food of Amami Oshima]
We will deliver the charm of food unique to Amami Oshima, including “chicken rice”, which can be called Amami’s soul food, local cuisine that can be enjoyed while listening to Shima songs, mellow black sugar shochu, and gelato made with whole island fruits. .
[Culture of Amami Oshima]
Amami has facilities such as Oshima Tsumugi, which is famous as one of the world’s three major textiles, facilities where you can learn about the history and folklore of Amami Oshima, an art museum where you can see paintings depicting the island’s nature, and the Amami Oshima World Heritage Center that conveys the charm of the world’s natural heritage. We would like to introduce you to the fascinating culture that Oshima has cultivated together with nature.
[Amami Oshima experience]
There is a wide variety of experiences available, such as boat snorkeling on an unexplored beach and walking around the village with a local guide. You can encounter not only the nature of Amami Oshima but also the charm of the local people and traditional culture. [Amami Oshima/Eco tour with a certified guide]
Kinsakubaru, home to Japan’s largest expanse of subtropical
broad-leaved trees, is a “special conservation area” that requires a certified guide (*) to accompany you. You can spend a special time that you cannot experience in everyday life, such as observing dynamic natural scenery and rare creatures.
*”Certified guide” is a general term for guides that have been certified by local governments in each area.
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You can read more about Amami Oshima here.
■Amami/Okinawa website https://amamiokinawa.jp/
In addition, the “Amami/Okinawa World Natural Heritage Quiz Campaign” is currently being held on the “Amami/Okinawa” website, where 30 people will be randomly selected to win Amami/Okinawa specialty products and World Natural Heritage related goods!
■Let’s experience the charm of “Amami/Okinawa” and participate in the quiz campaign!
https://amamiokinawa.jp/campaign/
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