#Hokkaido

Traveling around the World Natural Heritage Hokkaido Shiretoko and Okinawa Yanbaru
In this tour, you will enjoy the unique nature experiences of both regions while realizing the importance of nature. It is a memorable trip that touches on the local culture and traditions that each of Shiretoko and Okinawa Yanbaru, two distant regions located in the north and south of Japan, and feels how nature and people's lives are in harmony. At 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 you can feel the distance between nature and wildlife. You can learn the lives of people who have coexisted with nature while touching the local fisheries and culture, and feel a deep connection with nature. Enjoy a 5-day deep nature experience trip at Yanbaru, a world natural heritage site in Okinawa. This is a journey to set yourself in the forest of Yanbaru and reaffirm our bond with nature. During the day, you will observe precious flora and fauna along 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, listen to the whispering of the forest of Yanbaru under the starry sky. By learning about 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" (medical food source) using Shimano vegetables and medicinal herbs. You can also enjoy the food culture of Okinawa. You can experience the "Nanmeimori Room" rented in the village, and a stay like "living" like a local citizen.
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- Tourism & Experience
date： 2025.04.03
Northern and Southern Harmony Exploring the Culture of Hokkaido and Okinawa
In this tour, you will explore 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, while feeling 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 be able to experience how the nature of the north, the sea of the south, and the culture of each region have been harmonized, and experience how an animistic worldview lives in both regions.
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- Tourism & Experience
date： 2025.03.14

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