Article by: Rio Murakami

Closer and cheaper than Okinawa!? Three reasons to recommend Amami Oshima now | Kagoshima

Amami Oshima, with direct flights from Tokyo and Osaka, offers beautiful amamin blue waters that rival those of Okinawa and other foreign countries.

Winter and spring are also attractive, and the mild climate of the Oshima Strait makes diving and snorkeling enjoyable.

Japan's second largest mangroves are also located here, and exploring them by canoe is recommended in the off-season.

In addition, bluefin tuna farming is thriving in Setouchi Town, and visitors can enjoy delicious local cuisine.