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Tanegashima island, Kagoshima
An island, where Japanese
encountered the first Western people in 1543.
Where is it?
Belonging to Osumi islands, which are located south of Kyushu island. Close to Yakushima which is a World Heritage Site since 1993.
Where to go?
Most famous place on the island is definitely the Tanegashima Space Center, which is called the most beautiful rocket-launch complex in the world.
What to buy/eat?
Tanegashima(Yokino) ware, local distilled shochu, green tea Space water and etc.
Local fresh seafood, Anno sweet potato and etc.
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