“Shimajabi Amami Oshima Amami Islands 1” Edited by Earth Walker Editorial Department Price: 1650 yen #EarthWalkerEditorialDepartment #Book #Geography/TravelGuide A revised edition of the guidebook dedicated to Amami Oshima is now available! This book supports your trip to Amami Oshima, a beautiful World Heritage island where tropical primeval forests like mangroves create deep forests, and coral reefs spread in the sea. This book is packed with special information that the people who live in Amami Oshima and love the island have told us. In addition to activities to enjoy the rich nature of Amami, which is registered as a World Heritage site, this book thoroughly introduces tips for fully enjoying Amami Oshima, Kikaijima, and Kakeromajima, including information on "seeing, playing, eating, buying, and staying," as well as in-depth articles on kokuto shochu and Oshima Tsumugi, a traditional craft. ● What kind of place is Amami Oshima? Welcome Message from the islanders! Opening photo spread Amami Oshima at a glance (Wide area MAP, Basic information Q&A, Access) Island calendar (Best season) Keywords to know about Amami Oshima Learn about the nature of the World Heritage Amami Animal, insect, fish, and plant picture book Special island souvenirs Island gourmet (local cuisine) ● How to tour Amami Oshima Model plans by type (Amami Oshima / Kakeromajima / Kikaijima plans) ● How to enjoy Amami Oshima Scenic spots Thorough comparison of chicken rice at popular local restaurants Restaurants you want to go to in Amami Sweets & cafes you want to eat on the island Kokuto shochu encyclopedia How to make kokuto shochu (Sake brewery tour) All about kokuto Oshima Tsumugi (Production process / Interview / Weaving experience, mud dyeing experience, dressing experience) Island songs (Island song overview / Introduction of representative singers / How to enjoy island song live performances) Kakeromajima's old folk house stay One-story house stay like living there Amami Oshima resort hotels Activities (Mangrove primeval forest by canoe, Kinsakubaru primeval forest, night tour, firefly night tour, Miyakozaki trekking / Yuwandake, sea kayaking, paddle surfing / whale watching, experience diving, marine viewer, parasailing) Activity company list Tour of Amami's scenic beaches ■ Area guide (Naze, Northern, Southern, Kakeromajima, Kikaijima) ● How to delve deeper into Amami Oshima Geography, history, festivals, island life, island language, knowing Amami (books / movies) ● Basic information Access / Accommodation list / How to use tourist information centers ● Inter-chapter columns Islander interviews (FM Amami personality, Amami-grown vanilla farmer, field guide)