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• 20 May 2022

  Yakushima, Amami Oshima, and Tokunoshima are World Heritage Sites in Kagoshima. What are the highlights of each island?

  Kagoshima Prefecture is home to 28 inhabited islands, making it one of the most remote islands in Japan. The islands, scattered throughout the prefecture's vast area of approximately 600 km, vary in climate from temperate to subtropical, and in nature and culture.

• 20 May 2022

  The wonders of Yakushima Island and it’s natural diversity

  In this issue, we interviewed Mr. Taro Watanabe, a Yakushima Island Official Tour Guide, on the wonders of Yakushima Island and how to be a responsible tourist.

• 20 May 2022

  Yakushima, The Water Island: The Secret of it’s special Shochu

  In this issue, We asked Mr.Tanaka the secret of his Sake, born from the riches of Yakushima’s pure water.

• 20 May 2022

  “Yakushima through things and people” - The Future Written by YAKUSHIMA BLESS

  In this issue, we focus on “YAKUSHIMA BLESS”, a new concept shop located in Anbo, Yakushima. We learn about their sustainable economic activities by focusing on the island’s natural resources, including the Yakusugi Cedar.

• 20 May 2022

  How to enjoy Amami Oshima, registered as a World Natural Heritage site

  In this issue, we interviewed Kosuke Kijima, chairman of the Amami Oshima Eco Tour Guide Liaison Council, to tell us about nature on Amami Oshima and how to enjoy it.

• 20 May 2022

  The deep-rooted traditional culture of Amami Oshima

  This page will talk about the various traditional cultures on Amami Oshima, such as the Oshima Tsumugi and island folk songs, that have been passed on for more than 1300 years.

• 20 May 2022

  His dream - to become Japan’s best coffee producer. The path to Tokunoshima Coffee Project

  In this issue, we Interviewed Seiichi Yoshitama, president of Tokunoshima Coffee Producer Association, regarding his efforts on industrializing Tokunoshima coffee.

• 20 May 2022

  Our Daily Lives as a Resource - Tokunoshima Tourism and Bullfighting

  In this issue, we interviewed Mr. Keita Fukumoto, who hosts the “Bullfighting Experience”. He is aiming to raise awareness of Tokunoshima’s bullfighting culture, and make their lives with bulls a tourism resource.

• 11 Apr 2017

  Traditional Edo Kiriko and how glasses can change the taste and aroma of your sake.

  We’d like to introduce you to KIMOTO GLASSWARE, a company dedicated to keeping the Edo Kiriko art form alive. Their unique glassware designs that bring tradition and innovation together are so exquisite we simply had to check out their new shop and showroom.

• 8 Feb 2017

  Winter Picturesque Views of Hokkaido! “Jewelry Ice”

  An amazing photo arrived from my friend in the Tokachi District of Hokkaido! It was of Hokkaido’s winter miracle scene, “jewelry ice.” In recent years, its beauty has come to the attention of the world at large; many tourists are visiting Hokkaido to see this picturesque view.

• 20 Dec 2016

  The Hunt for Microbreweries in Kanagawa Prefecture’s Zushi City!

  This is the “beer fanatic,” Soga Masayoshi. Nowadays craft beer is trending in Japan. There are microbreweries (small-scale breweries) in every region, so you can enjoy a variety of original beers wherever you go!

• 5 Nov 2016

  Reporting back on Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture’s stunning autumn leaves!

  When I heard that Nikko’s autumn leaves were in their prime, I knew I had to go!