Do people live on Yakushima Island?
Yakushima (屋久島) is one of the Ōsumi Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The island, 504.88 km2 (194.94 sq mi) in area, has a population of 13,178.
Why is the island of Yakushima so special?
The island ecosystem of Yakushima is unique in the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate area with successive vertical plant distributions extending from coastal vegetation with subtropical elements, up through a montane temperate rainforest to a high moor and a cold-temperate bamboo grassland at the central peaks.
What is Yakushima known for?
Yakushima is known for its natural beauty and this also extends to its waterfalls which are some of the most breathtaking in this part of Japan. One of the best known on Yakushima is called Oko-no-taki and you can get to it by trekking out through the forest.
Are there bears on Yakushima?
Like the flora, certain animals are remarkably absent: Yakushima has never known large predators like bears or wolves.
How do you get to Yakushima island?
Fly from Kagoshima Airport to Yakushima Airport (40 min) or take a boat, such as a high-speed boat from Kagoshima Port to Miyanoura or Anbo Port on Yakushima (2-3 hr) or a slower car ferry from Kagoshima Port to Miyanoura Port (4 hr).
What is the rainiest city in Japan?
Yakushima
The wettest place in Japan, and among the most rain-soaked destinations the world over, Yakushima is hit by at least 250mm (9.8 inches) of rain every month. In the summer typhoon season this number can triple. Annual rainfall readings reach up to 10 meters (390 inches).
What are some weird laws in Japan?
Craft beer production on your own is forbidden.