Journeys in Japan
Season 1 • Episode 33: Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima • Watch with subtitles
Episode 33: Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima
December 7, 2010 • 28 min
Yakushima is located 60 kilometers off Kagoshima Prefecture, in Japan's southern main island of Kyushu. It's blanketed in lush forest, and has mountains that soar nearly 2,000 meters above sea level. With its more than 1,000-year-old ancient cedars and unique ecosystem created by abundant rainfall and warm climate, Yakushima has been registered as a World Heritage site. Our reporter, Bene, has long wanted to visit this magical place. She is also looking forward to experiencing the island's famous hospitality. (Excerpt)
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