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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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H3 rocket failure, go for it! Domestic H3 rocket transported to the island
2023/5/19
It is regrettable that the launch of the first H3 rocket in 2023 ended in failure, but it is not easy to see the situation of water cuttings and road transportation of this H3 rocket even at the port in Tanegashima. This article introduces the scenery of the land transportation of the large rocket with photos. Please enjoy it to the end. H3 rocket failure, go for it! Domestic H3 rocket transport scene on the island Tanegashima's rockets are shipped overland from Shimama Port to the launch site Tanegashima Island is famous for the introduction of guns and sweet potatoes, ...
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Marine Plastic Waste Problem and Tanegashima Beach Cleanup Activities
2023/5/14
Marine Plastic Waste Problem and Current Status of Beach Cleanup Activities on Tanegashima Island If you live in Japan, it is difficult to feel the marine debris problem, but if you live on a remote island, the problem becomes familiar. In particular, plastic trash is difficult to return to nature and does not degrade, so there is concern that in the future the amount of plastic trash will outnumber the amount of fish. First, let us give an overview of plastic trash among marine debris. Plastic contributes to the reduction of food loss and improvement of energy efficiency through its ...
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Hirota Ruins, a nationally designated cultural property on Tanegashima
2023/5/14
Introducing the Hirota Ruins, a nationally designated cultural property on Tanegashima Island The Hirota Ruins, located in Minamitane-town, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, was designated on March 28, 2008 as a historic site, a scenic natural monument (nationally designated cultural property), and a historic site of the Paleolithic period in the Kyushu area as a primitive ruin. Outline of Hirota Site The Hirota Ruins are a nationally designated cultural property, so I will give an overview of the Hirota Ruins. This cemetery site is located on a sand dune facing the southeastern coast of Tanegashima Island, located in the south of Kyushu ...
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Teppo Festival is an Island Culture! High school girls in strange makeup
2023/5/16
Since time immemorial, women have always been told that they should be beautiful! Women have worn makeup in accordance with the times and regions, and some have even dared to make themselves ugly on purpose. This is a custom that has been practiced by women to protect themselves. This culture still remains in the Tanegashima Teppo Festival, so please read this article to the end. Teppo Festival is an Island Culture! Meet the High School Girls in Strange Makeup! The summer festival is a big event on Tanegashima, and of course, the island's current high school girls participate in it. ...
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Check the low tide time before going to Senza no iwaya on Tanegashima!
2023/5/14
Check the low tide time before going to Senza no Iwaya on Tanegashima Island! About There are many places of interest on Tanegashima Island, but one of the best places to relax and enjoy is Chikurano-Iwaya. However, after 10 years, such snapshots will have value, so I will write about the photos that I took when I first arrived in Tanegashima. I will write an article about the photos I took walking around Tanegashima. Also, I will introduce some photos of the casual scenery of the island and of Suitetsu. We hope that those who have moved away from Tanegashima ...