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Longboards allow you to enjoy surfing at its best even in small waves!
2023/5/18
Longboarding has its own charms and pleasures: harmony with the waves, pursuit of style, and the joy of free surfing. In this article, we introduce how to enjoy longboarding and its charms, with photos of people who have come to Tanegashima for a trip and other longboarders who just seem to be having fun. Please take a look at the photos of beautiful women who enjoy longboarding as well. With a longboard, you can enjoy surfing at its best even in small waves! Fun you can't have with a shortboard! These are the people who come for surf trips, but ...

: Surfing (English)
Bodyboarding (surfing) is great for kids, beginners, and 50s
2023/5/24
https://tn-surf.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2020-01-03-04-08-58s.webm If you are looking for a quick way to enjoy surfing, the BB is recommended. It is very similar to a beach boat used at a swimming pool, but this is because even beginners can enjoy the real thrill of surfing. As a photographer, I was once given a BB to use, and it was an unforgettable experience that I will never forget.In this article, I will introduce this bodyboard (BB) with three videos and other photos. Please take your time to watch them. Bodyboarding is great for kids, beginners, and people in their 50s! The female bodyboarder (BB) ...

: Surfing (English)
Experience Tanegashima's long ride surfing on video!
2023/5/18
Surfing on Tanegashima Island has points where you can do long rides longer than 30 seconds. In this article, we would like to introduce videos of long rides in Tanegashima to give you a taste of what it feels like to surf. We hope you enjoy the over 30 second surfing videos of Tanegashima. https://tn-surf.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2020-01-02-17-25-28s.webm Experience Tanegashima's long ride surfing on video! Mr. Legend of the island Video with sound of waves from Tanegashima Island, where you can ride for over 30 seconds! Even if a surfer feels that he or she was able to ride for a long time ...

: Japanese Tradition (English)
Best for baked sweet potatoes, introducing Anno sweet potatoes
2023/5/14
Perfect for baked sweet potatoes, Anno sweet potatoes from the Hometown Festival on Tanegashima Island The Furusato Festival, held annually in Minami-Tane Town on Tanegashima Island, is a festival showcasing local culture and traditions. Typically, this festival is held at the end of summer. The main events include folk song and dance performances, sales of local products and food, and traditional festival stalls and games. The Furusato Matsuri is an important event for the people of Minami-Tane Town and attracts many tourists and visitors. Visitors can enjoy the heartwarming hospitality of the local people and the rich nature and culture ...

: Japanese Tradition (English)
Introducing Yosakoi Dance of Tanegashima Island
2023/5/14
About Yosakoi Dancing in Tanegashima Yosakoi Odori is a traditional dance originated in Kochi Prefecture, Japan, and is one of the most famous dances in Japan. The history of Yosakoi Odori is long and dates back to the Edo period (1603-1867), about 400 years ago. At that time, it was a festival held in Kochi Prefecture, where participants performed the dance while playing flutes and drums. Later, in the early Showa period, Yosakoi Odori developed into its present form. After all, the dance can be said to be from Kochi Prefecture. Today, Yosakoi Odori is danced in Kochi Prefecture and ...

: Nature(English)
Minamitane Town Cultural Property "Onibasu (devil's lotus)
2023/5/14
Minamitane Town Cultural Property "Onibasu (devil's lotus) Have you ever heard of Onibasu? Currently, the southern limit of the onibasu's habitat is Minamitane-town on Tanegashima Island. For this reason, Minamitane-town designated it as a town-designated cultural asset on September 28, 1995. The onibasu in the photo is approximately 80 cm wide, but the largest one can be over 1 meter long. What is Onibus? Onibus Overview. Onibasu (Onibasu, scientific name: Euryale ferox) is a species of annual water plant belonging to the water lily family. The petiole grows from a subterranean stem at the bottom of the water and spreads ...

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Introducing Lunar X, which cannot be seen in Japan in 2023
2023/5/14
2023 will introduce the Moon X, which cannot be seen in Japan Astronomical phenomenon called lunar X The moon has been familiar to mankind since time immemorial, and there is a celestial event called "Lunar X" that can be observed several times a year. When the moon's surface is observed at a certain time, the letter "X" of the alphabet appears clearly in white in the crater area. This phenomenon has been known for a long time, and those who love astronomy may be familiar with it. Some of you may have seen this phenomenon on some occasion. Where is ...

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Trying to photograph kingfishers that are not fed on Tanegashima Island
2023/5/18
Anyone with a telephoto lens of 500mm or more can photograph kingfishers in parks in Tokyo with relative ease, but this is because kingfishers in urban areas are fed and are not so wary of humans. I tried photographing kingfishers on Tanegashima Island, where they are not fed, but it was extremely difficult. First of all, they would only see people or camouflage tents and would not approach the location. For about two months, I experienced the difficulties of photographing wild birds and almost despaired, but miraculously, I succeeded in photographing this kingfisher in a park on Tanegashima. On trying ...

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Photos of Tanegashima sightseeing spots, Gesso-Tei and other walks
2023/5/14
Here are some photos of Gesso-Tei and other Tanegashima tourist attractions Tanegashima Island has a very detailed sightseeing brochure, and if you really want to look around the island, it is impossible to do so in a day. For those who came to Tanegashima but could not see enough of the island, here are some photos of a walk around Tanegashima. We hope you will feel like you have walked around Tanegashima and that those of you who are from Tanegashima will be nostalgic for the island. Public lodging (lodge) in Nakatane-cho This is a stone flying bridge over the ...

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Arch Rock on Tanegashima is a hidden gem!
2023/5/18
Tanegashima Island has many tourist attractions, and you would probably visit those attractions in a tourist guide. However, Tanegashima Island is home to a mysterious and wonderful place that can only be visited a few times a year: Arch Rock. The Arch Rock is only accessible on foot when the tide is low, so you can only visit it a few times a year and only for about two hours. It is a pity that only the locals go to Arch Rock, and that it is so seldom visited. Arch Rock on Tanegashima Island is about a hidden place of ...