shiretoko
states: [japan]
category: natural
year: 2005
location: Hokkaido prefecture
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 43.9494400000, 144.9658300000
visited: 2019
Shiretoko, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, is a pristine natural region renowned for its rich biodiversity and dramatic coastal landscapes. This remote peninsula features rugged mountains, dense forests, and a unique ecosystem supporting rare species like the Blakiston’s fish owl and Steller’s sea eagle. Its seasonal sea ice fosters a productive marine environment, sustaining diverse wildlife and fisheries. Shiretoko exemplifies an untouched wilderness harmonizing terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
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