Amami-Ōshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island
奄美大島、徳之島、沖縄島北部及び西表島 · 가고시마현
World Heritage site in Japan
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Amami-Ōshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island3:48
Welcome to a journey across the Ryukyu chain, a string of emerald jewels set within the turquoise embrace of the East China Sea. We are exploring a site of profound global importance, inscribed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage…
Listen in the app2Daisekiringan — The Limestone Pinnacles of Yambaru3:08
We begin our exploration at the northernmost tip of Okinawa Island, within the Yambaru National Park, at a site known as Daisekiringan. This area is a geological marvel, characterized by dramatic karst landforms and jagged…
Listen in the app3The Yambaru Forest — Habitat of the Flightless Rail2:59
Deepening our journey into the heart of the northern Okinawa forest, we enter the primary domain of the Yambaru-kuina, or the Okinawa rail. Discovered by science only in 1981, this nearly flightless bird has become the iconic…
Listen in the app4Emi-no-mise and the Gardens of Longevity — Ogimi Village2:39
Our route now takes us to the village of Ogimi, specifically to a place of culinary and cultural wisdom known as Emi-no-mise. In this region of northern Okinawa, the human population is famous for its health and longevity. …
Listen in the app5Amami Mangrove Primeval Forest — The Tunnels of the Sea2:32
Crossing the sea to Amami-Ōshima, we find ourselves at the edge of Japan's second-largest mangrove forest. This 'primeval forest' exists at the interface where fresh water from the island's rivers meets the salt water of the…
Listen in the app6The Mud-Dyeing Workshops of Oshima Tsumugi2:21
Our journey on Amami-Ōshima continues to a site of exquisite craftsmanship: the mud-dyeing workshops where Oshima Tsumugi silk is produced. This textile is world-renowned for its intricate patterns and deep, lustrous black color,…
Listen in the app7Mashuya — The Ancient Salt Huts of Tokunoshima2:18
Traveling south to Tokunoshima Island, we encounter the traditional salt-making huts known as 'Machiadori' at Mashuya. In the local dialect, 'Mashu' means salt, and the methods used here have remained largely unchanged since the…
Listen in the app8Urauchi River — Journey into Japan's Last Wilderness2:11
Our expedition concludes on Iriomote Island, often described as Japan's last wilderness. Over ninety percent of this island is covered in dense subtropical rainforest, and it contains twenty-five percent of all mangrove forests…
Listen in the app9Pinaisara Falls — The White Beard of the Mountains2:08
Our final specific destination is Pinaisara Falls, located deep within the Iriomote rainforest. To reach the falls, one must kayak through the mangrove-lined Hinai River and then trek through the dense jungle, an experience that…
Listen in the app10Closing2:34
As our journey through the hidden islands of Japan comes to a close, we find ourselves on the western edge of Iriomote, reflecting on the vast tapestry of nature and culture we have witnessed. We have traversed a landscape that…
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What is Amami-Ōshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island?
Amami-Ōshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island is a place in 가고시마현 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 가고시마현 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 26 min 38 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 28.2792, 129.3783 |
| Last updated |
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