Tag: JP – Amami-Oshima Island Tokunoshima Island Northern part of Okinawa Island and Iriomote Island

From Korean tidal flats to a scenic Iranian railway, here are UNESCO’s latest protected places.

Source: We Almost Lost These At-Risk Places for Good. Now They’re Protected by UNESCO

Centered around Oshima (“Big Island”), this subtropical archipelago is often referred to as a living fossil, with its unique biodiversity earning it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Here’s how to make the most of a visit to Amami Oshima.

Source: Amami Oshima: Japan’s UNESCO-listed subtropical island paradise

Okinawa Prefecture has long attracted interest in its history, customs, and distinctive culture, and today, the northern part of the island, recently registered as a UNESCO natural heritage site, is the focus of special attention. Yanbaru, as the region is known, features several points of interest, including Daisekirinzan and Cape Hedo.

Source: Yanbaru: Northern Okinawa’s Natural Heritage Site

Source: The fragile gems of Okinawa prefecture

Source: International Mountain Day 2021: sustainable mountain tourism

The remote Japanese island of Iriomote has just been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, here’s what to do when you visit in 2022.

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With 160 tropical islands, Japan’s Japan’s southernmost prefecture Okinawa has pretty much something for everyone. In this guide, Luxurious Magazine is looking at what’s new in Okinawa and what visitors to the prefecture can experience in 2022.

Source: The Latest News From Okinawa And What’s On The Horizon For 2022

A look at the newly added cultural and natural heritage sites—from Italy to India.

Source: The Newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites, In Photos