Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, is renowned for its ancient cedar forests and unique subtropical ecosystem. This lush island features towering, moss-covered trees, some over 1,000 years old, thriving in a rugged, mountainous landscape. Its exceptional biodiversity and natural beauty, including rare flora and fauna, highlight its global significance as a pristine ecological treasure.

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