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Northern Okinawa Island, Iriomote Island
Heritage value
Preservation of Heritage Values
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Northern Okinawa Island, Iriomote Island
A Wondrous Forest Yambaru Region
Japan’s Last Undiscovered Region Iriomote Island
The islands might be extremely small,but they have an abundance of wildlife
Heritage value
These islands have seen evolution proceed in ways unique to each
This is ecosystem inhabited by diverse wildlife, includes some found nowhere else and others that differ from island to island
Biodiversity and Its Importance
Preservation of Heritage Values
Forming Links with the Future as a Natural World Heritage Site
Encouraging Future Generations to Maintain This Spirt
What Each of Us Can Do
To all prospective visitors
Prevent “roadkill”!
Let’s remember that we’re the guests on Iriomote Island
Know before you go! Wildlife etiquette