Amami Oshima is an island located 380 km south of Kagoshima City with a coastline of 461 km.  It has a population of 59,000 and is divided into the city of Amami, the towns of Tatsugo and Setouchi, and the villages of Yamato and Uken. Amami Oshima’s nature is rich, diverse, and rare.  It has the second largest mangrove forest in Japan and is home to endemic and endangered species such as Amami rabbits.  The islanders have treasured and preserved old island culture and scenery.  You can see and experience “shima-uta” island folksongs, traditional “hachi-gatsu-odori” dances, and traditional crafts such as “oshima-tsumugi” silk fabric.