Amami Oshima Islands Tokunoshima Islands

Congratulations on being registered as a Natural World Heritage Site!

The Amami Islands

Hi, I'm Kuro-chan!

I introduce the hometown of Kikuya's Kibisu♪

Mysterious islands of beautiful nature and history

Registered as a World Natural Heritage Site

Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima

Kikuya's sugarcane vinegar

is carefully made by the hands of the islanders

In such an island rich in nature, the Amami Islands

Crystal Clear emerald green sea

Rich greenery precious creatures

Overflowing with deep history and traditions...

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The charm of the "Amami Islands"

Amami islands has its own culture.

It has a history dominated by the Satsuma Domain and the Ryukyu Kingdom, the US.

The harsh times called "brown sugar hell".

The Amami Islands have not only beautiful and magnificent nature, but also such a history that other don't have.

About Natural World Heritage

Beautiful nature

Local cuisine and special products

unique traditions and culture

Kibisu is a vinegar which is made from the Amami Islands's sugarcane.

It has a history of over 400 years.

The vinegar can only be made in the Amami Islands, and it is a rare and truly miracle vinegar.