Japan Okinawa Taketomi

Iriomote-jima

A lush subtropical island renowned for dense mangrove forests, endemic wildlife like the Iriomote cat, and an expansive coral reef system.

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Iriomote-Jima is part of a chain of islands that encompass vast rainforests and the unique biodiversity of Japan. A destination *made* for explorers, witness some of the most pristine nature on the planet, traverse vast hiking trails, and witness colorful biodiversity, bordered by picturesque sandy beaches in all directions.

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