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Yoronjima

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A limestone island in the Amami archipelago known for its coral reefs, unique sandbars, and traditional brown sugar shochu rituals.

Yoronjima
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What it is

  • The southernmost island in Kagoshima Prefecture and part of the Amami Islands.
  • A limestone island surrounded by coral reefs within the Amami Gunto National Park.
  • A community of five thousand people supported by agriculture and tourism.
  • The exclusive home of brown sugar shochu manufacturing and the Yoron Kenpo drinking ritual.

What to see

  • The Yurigahama sandbar which only appears during low tide.
  • Extensive coral reefs surrounding the entire island perimeter.
  • Performances of the Jugoya Odori dance, a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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