Genre | Nature |
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Explanatory text | While observing sea turtles as well as newly born baby turtles swimming around slowly and gracefully, visitors learn about the ecology and current state of sea turtles, which are in danger of extinction. |
Location |
Remote island 170 Ou, Kumejima Town, Okinawa |
Phone number | +81-98-985-7513 |
Genre | Nature |
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Explanatory text | The Valley of Gangala was created when a limestone cave, which had formed over hundreds of thousands of years, collapsed. Experts guide visitors through the mystical forest in this rich natural environment. |
Location |
Southern area 202 Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City, Okinawa |
Phone number | +81-98-948-4192 |
Genre | Nature |
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Explanatory text | The Yambaru Wildlife Conservation Center’s Ufugi Nature Museum has displays of stuffed animals and shows videos to present in an easy-to-understand manner the ecosystem and precious wildlife of the Yanbaru area in the northern region of the Okinawa main island. |
Location |
Northern area 263-1Hiji, Kunigami Village, Okinawa |
Phone number | +81-980-50-1025 |
Genre | Nature |
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Explanatory text | JAMSTEC’s Global Oceanographic Data Center offers free tours to help people improve their understanding of ocean science and technology. Visitors enjoy learning about the deep-sea and coral reefs through videos and experiments. |
Location |
Northern area 224-3 Toyohara, Nago City, Okinawa |
Phone number | +81-980-50-0111 |
Genre | Nature |
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Explanatory text | The concept of Churaumi Aquarium at Ocean Expo Park is “encountering the Okinawa sea.” It is one of the world’s largest aquarium and the first in the world to successfully breed several whale sharks and manta rays. |
Location |
Northern area 424 Ishikawa, Motobu Town, Okinawa |
Phone number | +81-980-48-3748 |
Genre | Industry |
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Explanatory text | While touring multiple facilities on the island constructed to protect the natural environment and locally produce and consume energy, visitors learn about the underground dam and the process of wind and solar power generation. |
Location |
Remote island Various areas on Miyako Island |
Phone number | +81-980-75-4380(Miyako Island Tourism Club) |
Genre | Industry |
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Explanatory text | While viewing the salt production room, visitors have a chance to see how salt is made using the world’s first manufacturing method. Visitors will also enjoy the spectacular scenery of Miyagi Island, in addition to shopping and dining. |
Location |
Central area 2768Miyagi, Yonashiro, Uruma City, Okinawa |
Phone number | +81-98-983-1140 |
Genre | Industry |
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Explanatory text | Visitors may tour the facility where testing is conducted to generate electricity using deep-sea water. They will also learn about the particular characteristics of deep-sea water as well as its uses and applications. |
Location |
Remote island 500-1 Maja, Kumejima Town, Okinawa |
Phone number | +81-98-896-8655 |
Genre | Industry |
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Explanatory text | At this plant, waste glass is used as raw material for manufacturing an artificial pumice known as Supersol, which has completely different properties than those of glass. Visitors learn about this technology, which has attracted attention worldwide. |
Location |
Southern area 1763-1Aragusuku, Yaese Town, Okinawa |
Phone number | +81-98-998-6023 |
Genre | Industry |
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Explanatory text | JAXA is a facility that tracks and controls satellites. Models and videos show how satellites and parabolic antennas function. Visitors will enjoy learning about space development. |
Location |
Northern area 1712 Afuso Kinrabaru, Onna Village, Okinawa |
Phone number | +81-98-967-8211 |