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Life in the Blue Zone with the Rhythm of Yambaru

Northern Okinawa, registered as a World Natural Heritage, has a “Blue Zone” where people of longevity live, and Astro Tourism, where visitors can enjoy the stars in the forest at night.

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Okinawa’s Hidden Natural Treasure

The greatest attraction of Kunigami Village is its abundant nature. A large forest filled with subtropical trees covers 84% ​​of the village area, and is home to many endemic and rare species that are found nowhere else in the world, such as the Yanbaru rail, Noguchi's woodpecker, and Yanbaru long-armed scarab beetle. And in 2021, it was registered as a World Natural Heritage.
Among the many recommended spots, the best views from the top of the cliffs, the beautiful waterfall with the largest drop on the main island of Okinawa, and the magnificent starry sky spreading out in the pitch black darkness are highlights.

The Village of Longevity and Harmony

Beautiful forests, clear oceans, lifestyles that incorporate ancient traditions, and the rich blessings of nature. Ogimi is a village that values being grateful, always smiling, and never forgetting to care for each other.
Blessed with a rich natural environment, the people grow many vegetables and fruits, preserve traditional food cultures, live in harmony with nature, get quality sleep, and give each other a helping hand. Here lies the reason that Ogimi was selected as one of the world’s top five places where people live the longest and attracted attention from all over the world.

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