By LISA VOGT/ Special to Asahi Weekly
January 23, 2024 at 07:30 JST
Ohko-no-taki waterfall, which flows over an 88-meter cliff, is the highest waterfall in Yakushima. It is listed as one of the Top 100 Waterfalls in Japan and is a popular destination particularly during the hot summer months. (Photo by Lisa Vogt)
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