Kagoshima Prefecture Collection

Male Leach's sea star (Leiaster leachi) broadcast spawning, releasing streams of sperm from its arms. Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

Japanese fireflies (Luciola cruciata) in flight at night, endemic species, Yaku-shima UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kagoshima, Japan, May

Pair of Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) mating in a coral reef, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Having succeeded in gaining the female's acceptance

Mushirose, Tokunoshima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Giant Fern, Kinsakubaru Primary Forest, Amami Oshima, Amami Islands, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Lahar channeling system, Sakurajima Volcano, Japan
January 9, 2010 - Lahar channeling system, Sakurajima Volcano, Japan

Mossy rainforest stream, Yakushima, Japan
Mossy stream and lush green subtropical rainforest of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan

Spring cherry trees and mountain scenery, Takachiho Farm, Kirishima National Park, Kagoshima prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

Hikers, volcanic scenery and hiking trail, Kirishima National Park, Kagoshima prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

Old Japanese ceder tree in forest, Yakushima
3000 year old Japanese ceder tree (Cryptomeria japonica) in UNESCO registered rainforest, Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan

River stream in Unesco heritage rainforest, Japan
River stream running through the lush mossy ancient rainforest of Unesco World Natural Heritage island, Yakushima Island, Japan

Waterfall in Unesco heritage rainforest of Japan
Waterfall over the gigantic granite monolith in the lush rainforest of the Unesco World Heritage site, Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan

Stream in cedar forest on Yakushima Island
Shiratani forest in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site

Nagata beach on Yakushima UNESCO Island
UNESCO World Heritage Site where sea turtles come to lay their eggs

Senpiro falls on Yakushima UNESCO Island
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sabo channel at Haramatsu River with tubular grid dam and Sakurajima volcano, Japan
March 1, 2010 - Sabo channel at Haramatsu River with tubular grid dam (slit dam type), for defense and protection against mudflows, with Sakurajima volcano in background, Japan

Old Japanese ceder tree in forest, Yakushima
3, 000 year old Japanese ceder tree in an ancient rainforest registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan

Trail through lush rainforest, Yakushima, Japan
Morning light on a hiking trail in an old rainforest registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan

Rainforest trail, Yakushima Island, Japan
Root covered trail in forest registered as UNESCO World Natural Heritage, Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan

Old Japanese ceder tree in a rainforest, Yakushima
Japanese ceder tree in an ancient rainforest registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan

River and rainforest from above, Yakushima
Aerial view of a stream and lush green rainforest registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage, Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan

Old Japanese ceder tree in rainforest, Yakushima
A very old Japanese ceder tree in a lush rainforest registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan

Mossy subtropical rainforest, Yakushima, Japan
Big split rock covered with green moss in lush subtropical rainforest of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan

Waterfall in the lush rainforest of Japan
Waterfall in the lush ancient rainforest of the Unesco World Natural Heritage island, Yakushima Island, Japan

Tree living on dead moss covered stump
Shirtani forest in the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Yakushima

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Kagoshima Prefecture, located in Kyushu, Japan, is a haven of natural wonders and breathtaking landscapes, and is no wonder that it has been recognized as the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 - Underwater category. One remarkable image captures the mesmerizing sight of a Male Leach's sea star engaging in broadcast spawning. With its arms releasing streams of sperm into the water, this fascinating creature showcases nature's intricate reproductive processes. In another enchanting moment captured beneath Kagoshima's crystal-clear waters, a pair of Broadclub cuttlefish engage in an intimate mating ritual. The male on the right wraps his arms around the female's head after successfully gaining her acceptance. This beautiful display exemplifies both love and survival in their underwater world. Venturing beyond the depths, Kagoshima also boasts terrestrial marvels like Yaku-shima Island, home to endemic species such as Japanese fireflies (Luciola cruciata). These ethereal insects illuminate night skies with their graceful flight, creating a magical ambiance unique to this region. Tokunoshima Island presents us with Mushirose – a stunning floral spectacle that captivates visitors from far and wide. Its vibrant colors paint Tokunoshima Island with an unmatched beauty found only within Kagoshima Prefecture. Amami Oshima offers yet another gem – Giant Ferns thriving within Kinsakubaru Primary Forest. Towering over visitors who venture through this lush paradise, these ferns remind us of Earth's ancient past and its ever-evolving ecosystem. For those seeking tranquility amidst nature's symphony, Yakushima beckons with its mossy rainforest stream. Here one can immerse themselves in serenity while being surrounded by verdant foliage and soothing sounds of flowing water. Spring cherry trees add bursts of color against majestic mountain scenery throughout Kagoshima Prefecture.