Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island,
Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island

Oshima Strait of Amami-Oshima Island was selected for a UNESCO project promoting biodiversity through hospitality and culinary practices, knowledge, and traditions.

Oshima Strait of Amami-Oshima Island was selected for a UNESCO project promoting biodiversity through hospitality and culinary practices, knowledge, and traditions.
Date 3 February. 2026
Venue Amami Island(Kagoshima Prefecture)
Remarks relaischateaux:https://www.relaischateaux.jp/
Related page:https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/magazine/biodiversity-starts-on-our-plates/"target="_blank" rel="noopener
Baskets filled with stones used for seaweed bed restoration are lined up on the boat, and three men are doing preparatory work around the boat.
Photo by Nathalie Cantacuzino
Four men are walking on the breakwater of Koniya Fishing Port.
Photo by Nathalie Cantacuzino
A person is swimming underwater holding a spear, and a school of fish is swimming nearby.
Photo by Go Hayakata
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