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Yaku Island

island, Japan
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Yaku Island, also known as Yakushima, is an island in Japan located south of Kyushu. It is part of the Kirishima-Yaku National Park. The island is known for its natural stands of Japanese cedars, some of which are over 2,000 years old, growing at elevations above 2,300 feet (700 meters). These cedars are found within the laurel forest zone, which is characterized by evergreen, broad-leaved trees.12

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  1. Japan - Flora
  2. list of World Heritage sites - Japan
  3. Japan - Precipitation

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