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Isen-cho is located at the southern tip of Tokunoshima, and is known as a village of rich nature and longevity. You can experience the food culture nurtured by the warm climate and rich soil, as well as the rustic life of the local people.

Ryūgo-cho is located in the northern part of Amami Ōshima and is attractive for its highly transparent sea and mangrove forests. It is a healing town where history and nature coexist where you can meet with the traditional craft of Amami, Oshima-psuki, and subtropical flora and fauna.

Kikai is a town that makes up Kikai Island and is characterized by its unique topography created by raised coral reefs; blue, crystal-clear waters and a spreading, idyllic landscape of sugarcane fields allow for calm in island time.

Uken Village is a quiet village located southwest of Amami Ōshima, surrounded by untouched nature and clear streams. It is an unexplored area that is perfect for outdoor and ecotourism, with its sea, mountains and rivers.

Setouchi is a beautiful sea town that includes Kasumoro-mashima and Ndo-jima, and is popular for its underwater observation and canoeing experience. In a leisurely island time, you can be exposed to the nature of the southern country and the warmth of people.

Nansei-cho is famous for having a rocket launch site, the Tanegashima Space Center, where you can travel to feel the stars and the universe, while the beautiful beaches and nature are abundant, giving you the relaxing air that is unique to a remote island.

The town of Yakushima includes the world's natural heritage island of Yakushima, where mysterious nature such as Jōmon cedar and mossy musu forest spreads, and it is a special island where you can experience the breath of the earth through trekking, hot springs and local gourmets.

Located in the western part of Amami Ōshima, Yamato is a village with a beautiful sea and mountain-woven scenery. You can enjoy diving in the sea surrounded by coral reefs and staying in touch with the culture rooted in the area.

Nakasecho is located in the center of Tanega Island, where you can enjoy surfing, sea fishing, and visiting the space center. The beautiful sea and warm climate, and the life of rustic people welcome travelers.

The town of Jie is surrounded by majestic nature, with views of Mount Kaimin and Jae Bay. It is also known for its starry-eyed beauty, and there is a sense of tranquility and beauty here that cannot be tasted in the city.