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From Hot Springs To Waterfalls, Explore The Natural Beauty Of This Secluded Japanese Island
If you want to venture away from busy cities and trendy Japanese neighborhoods like Shibuya, Yakushima is the place for you.
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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
YAKUSHIMA, Kagoshima Prefecture--Additional safety precautions are being called for to warn the public of nearly four tons of a toxic weedkiller long buried in Yakushima island, a World Natural ...
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Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan/ Yakushima: An island rich in ancient wonder and a variety of microclimates
Does it really rain 366 days a year on Yakushima island, the place that inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s 1997 animated film “Princess Mononoke”? Having visited the island several times, I was about ...
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The best hiking trails in Japan
Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a walk along some beautiful scenery without too much ... the splendid island of Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to an ancient ...