Amami Islands - Wikipedia
WEBAs a part of the Ryukyuan cultural sphere, Amami culture is closer to that of the other Ryukyu Islands than to that of mainland Japan. However, the islands' history is different from Okinawa as well. Okinawa, including the Sakishima Islands , had strong cultural influences from China, whereas Amami was affected more by Japan.
Amami Ōshima - Wikipedia
WEBAmami Ōshima is the seventh-largest island in the Japanese archipelago after the four main islands, Okinawa Island and Sado Island (excluding the disputed Kuril Islands). It is located approximately 380 kilometres (210 nmi) south of the southern tip of Kyūshū and 250 kilometres (130 nmi) north of Okinawa.
Amami Oshima: Japan’s UNESCO-listed subtropical island paradise
WEBNov 23, 2022 · 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.
Culture of Amami Islands | Culture and History - Horizon
WEBDiversity can be found everywhere on each of the islands of the Amami Archipelago. Take, for example, that Amami hosts outstanding natural scenery, as seen in its dense forests, dazzling white sands and atolls in the blue ocean.
Top 25 Things to Do in Amami-Oshima - tsunagu Japan
WEBFeb 12, 2021 · The subtropical island has its own unique culture that includes both mainland Japanese and Okinawan influences, and here you can also find crystal-clear water, coral reefs, lush nature, and species native to the island.
Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima Islands—Important Sanctuaries for Rare ...
WEBAmami Oshima and Tokunoshima are islands in a chain that stretches from the base of Kagoshima Prefecture (southern Kyushu) to the northern tip of the Okinawa archipelago. The islands support a broad range of rare flora and fauna, and local communities take conserving this rich biodiversity extremely seriously.
Amami Oshima Island | Travel Japan - Travel Japan - Japan …
WEBA singular island culture. The islands of the Satsunan chain, including Amami-Oshima, absorbed influences from Kyushu and Okinawa's Ryukyu Kingdom to the south. Amami's music, festivals, and island vibe are generally closer to those found on Okinawa's than in mainland Japan.
Island Hopping Across the Captivating Amami Archipelago
WEBJapan’s Amami Archipelago often gets overlooked as travelers fly over on their way to and from Okinawa. Yet for those in the know, the Amami islands are a beautiful marine paradise of sparkling seas, lush vegetation and rich, unique culture not found anywhere else in …
Amami Ōshima: Southern Island of Nature and Culture
WEBNov 16, 2018 · Among its cultural traditions are unique festivals like the Hirase Mankai and the Yui no Hōnen Odori style of dance, as well as Ōshimatsumugi, luxurious silk fabric whose history stretches back...
Diverse History - explore.amami
WEBA Brief History of Amami Oshima. The island of Amami Oshima has a complex history because of its location off the Asian mainland and between the main Japanese islands and Okinawa. Despite being bordered by powerful neighbors, the island developed a distinct culture all its own, a combination of different influences and shared similarities.