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Three loggerhead turtles and three green turtles are to be raised in the VIP room aboard a ferry boat to determine whether exposure to the rolls and pitches of the vessel around the clock affects how they develop. Read the article: Baby Turtles take a boat ride to Yakushima
Hydroelectric power in Yakushima
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Arakawa Trail
The Arakawa trail is the most used path on Yakushima as it goes past the most famous of Sugi trees – Jomon Sugi. The route starts at the old railway terminal and follows the train tracks past the following places… An abandoned wagon at the beginning of the trail A
RIVERS of YAKUSHIMA
Yakushima has crystal clear waters cascading down the mountain sides. Here are a few of the best: MIYANOURA RIVER Best access: Yakushima Comprehensive Nature park Looking inland at Miyanoura river ANBO RIVER Best access: From the center of Anbo Anbo river mouth OKO RIVER Best access: Okonotaki and Sagoshi-no-hama Looking
Early turtle spawning on Yakushima
La Nina Blamed for Early Sea Turtle Spawning Season on Yakushima
New Yakushima bus timetables 2016
There are 2 main bus companies on Yakushima – Yakushima Kotsu and Matsubanda Kotsu. Both have different timetables and routes. Here are the details in English for 2016: Yakushima Kotsu Bus Timetable 2016 Matsubanda bus timetables 2016 Also here is a map and details of the FREE PASS. The Free