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When crossing the Oshima Strait in Setouchi Town, you'll reach Kakeroma, Ukejima, and Yoroshima Islands, where nature and tradition remain as they were one century ago . Stay in family-run inns, enjoy fresh fish, and connect with locals.

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In Amami, animism and shamanism dominate, with the Noro religion originating during the Ryukyu Kingdom era. Yuta shamans still provide spiritual guidance and healing to locals. Tourists can consult them about personal issues.

From January to March, humpback whales migrate to Amami-Oshima to breed. Visitors can spot them breaching offshore, and some tours offer opportunities to swim with the whales.

Kayaking through Sumiyo Mangrove Forest, guided by an interpreter, offers visitors a chance to experience its unique environment and observe the endemic ecosystem. It plays a crucial role in coastal protection and carbon storage.

Amami-Oshima’s coral reefs, formed by stony corals, offer vibrant ecosystems. Guided snorkeling or diving tours let you explore colorful corals and marine life, with a chance to see spawning in early summer.

Amami's traditional music, known as shima-uta, features the island's old language and reflects both joyous celebrations and the hardships faced by the islanders.

Amami Islands offers Oshima Tsumugi, a 1,300-year-old silk fabric known for its mud-dyed colors and comfort. Visitors can explore its creation process which takes hundreds of hours per garment.