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Meiji Jingu: A Spirited City Wilderness

One of the stone arch bridges in the Meiji shrine's forest, with sunlight dancing on layers of dense greenery behind. Wandering around the paths of Meiji shrine's forest, it is easy to forget that one is in the heart of one of world's busiest cities. With its namesake Shinto shrine and the Gyoen imperial gardens incorporated in its vast area, this forest was created in honor of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken as a place for their souls to dwell in after they passed away in 1912 and 1914…

Forest Bathing in Japan (Shinrin-yoku)  | Guide | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site) in 2025 | Forest bathing, Japan travel, Tourism

The best places to try forest bathing, a vital part of preventative healthcare in Japan. Studies show it can improve your mood, focus, and stress levels.

Explore the Enchanting Yakushima Island

The island of #Yakushima is located down in the south of Japan, a few miles off the coast of #Kyushu. It’s widely known throughout the country for gnarled, ancient forests and abundant wildlife, while outside #Japan it is most famous as the inspiration for the landscapes in Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke.

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Ancient Forest of Yakushima Island: Home of Endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtles

YAKUSHIMA, Japan: has been settled since at least the Jomon period, which ended in 300BC. The island is the largest nesting ground for the endangered loggerhead sea turtle in the North Pacific. Yakushima's unique remnant of warm/temperate ancient forest has been a natural World Heritage Site since 1993. In the Wilderness core area of 3,010 acres, no record of past tree cutting can be traced. Yakushima's electricity is more than 50% hydroelectric.

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