Story Title: Canoeing on the Gesashi River
Episode: 6
Broadcast Date: 25th January 2014
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane & Kim Syrus

The guys have a go canoeing along the Gesashi River in Okinawa, exploring the amazing mangrove forest area. This is the largest mangrove forest in Okinawa, so let’s immerse ourselves in the mysteries and enjoyment of nature unique to this area.

Exploring Nature

• “Yanbaru”, in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa, is a subtropical zone covered with forests. It is a treasure house of precious plants and animals that can be found nowhere else on earth, including special protected species such as the Noguchigera, a woodpecker unique to this area, and Yanbaru-kuina, another rare bird.
• Yanbaru is also known as the "Galapagos of the Orient" since it is inhabited by endemic species that can only be found in this region and cannot be seen anywhere else, including plants and animals whose very existence is under threat.
• If you have come to Yanbaru, it makes sense not only to walk but also to enjoy other options, such as canoeing, sea kayaking, and refreshing cruises on lakes and rivers.
• For more information on canoeing through Yanbaru click here
• To find out more about Okinawa click here

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