#Hokkaido

Travel around Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site and Yanbaru, Okinawa

In this tour, you will enjoy the unique nature experiences of both regions while realizing the importance of nature. It is a memorable trip where you can feel how nature and people's lives are in harmony, touching on the local culture and traditions nurtured by two distant regions of Japan, Shiretoko and Yanbaru, each of which is located in the north and south of Japan. In Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site in Hokkaido, you can feel the breath of wild animals such as brown bears, whales and killer whale in nature, and feel the distance between nature and wildlife. While touching local fisheries and culture, you can learn about the lives of people who have coexisted with nature, and feel a deep connection with nature. At Yanbaru, Okinawa's World Natural Heritage Site, please enjoy a 5-day deep nature experience trip. This is a journey to set yourself in the forest of Yanbaru and reaffirm your bond with nature. During the day, you will observe precious flora and fauna with a nature guide, and learn that the secret of longevity in Okinawa, the only "blue zone" in Asia, is in this rich ecological system. In the sea, you can ride a traditional wooden boat "Sabani" and enjoy beautiful scenery while feeling the wind and waves. At night, under the starry sky, listen to the whispers of the forest of Yanbaru. By knowing Okinawa's unique culture and lifestyle nurtured by the nature and lifestyle of the island, you will be able to gain new awareness. Meals are prepared based on the idea of "Kusuimun" (medicine food source) using Shimano vegetables and medicinal herbs. You can also enjoy the food culture of Okinawa. Accommodation is a rental Nanmei Mori room in the village, and you can experience a stay like a local person.
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- Tourism & Experience
date： 2025.04.03
North and South Harmony Exploring the Culture of Hokkaido and Okinawa

This tour explores the cultures of Hokkaido and Okinawa in the north and south of Japan, both geographically distant regions. Through travel, you will feel and experience the Ainu culture, which has valued the connection between nature, people, and the gods, and the spirituality that is common in Okinawa's rich nature and culture. In Hokkaido, you can experience the Ainu culture, experience forest walking, wood carving, and river trekking while feeling a sense of unity with nature, and realize how Ainu people coexisted with nature. In Okinawa, you will experience the marine culture of marines (Uminchu) through auction tours in Itoman and boarding the wooden fishing boat "Sabani". During walking in Kin-cho, you will experience the immersion and exploration of the local spirituality, nature and culture with your local guide. In this journey, you will experience how the northern nature, the southern sea, and the cultures of each region have harmonized, and how the animistic worldview lives in both regions.
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- Tourism & Experience
date： 2025.03.14

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