I participated in the trial tour held in Tarumizu City. The two-day adventure was packed with exciting activities, including a visit to Sakurajima, a tour of the amberjack fish farm, sushi making, tent sauna, hot springs, river walk, BBQ, biking tour, and a foot bath. The meals were luxurious, and Tarumizu City is actively creating […]

Hello everyone!I shared on the blog that I underwent training in adventure tourism. Based on what we learned during the training, we’ve created a new tour as “Team Amami.” This 7-night, 8-day tour allows you to experience the nature and culture of Kagoshima and Amami Oshima. It includes cycling, mangrove kayaking, SUP, snorkeling, a visit […]

In the Mt.Yuwandake, the Yakushima birdlime was in full bloom. Though it may appear as red mushrooms, these are actually flowers, belonging to a parasitic plant that grows on other broadleaf trees. When entering the forest, you can see them popping up on the forest floor. Interestingly, a few years ago, it was considered a […]

Do you know the story of “Jack and the Beanstalk”? It tells of Jack planting a magical bean he received from an old man, which grew into a giant tree reaching the heavens. There is a tree in Amami Oshima believed to be the inspiration for this fairy tale—the Box Beans tree. Box Beans, a […]

Hello, everyone. As we approach the end of November, with just one month left in 2023. Amami Oshima is starting to feel the winter chill. This time, we would like to introduce our recommended tour for December: the ‘Half-Day Mt.Yuwandake and Materia Waterfall Excursion.’ What Kind of Tour? The Half-Day Mt. Yuwandake and Materia Waterfall […]