Tourist attraction • 25 Kawamine, Kikai, Oshima District, Kagoshima 891-6227, Japan
Below is a proposed structure for an article introducing the fascinating culture and nature of Kikai Town in Kagoshima Prefecture.
In the silence of the night enveloping the islands, a tiny light shines brilliantly. It is the gentle glow emitted from accessories and ornaments made from 'night shellfish' produced in Kikai Town. This mysterious light is created by shellfish that have ingested bioluminescent plankton. The unfading and mysterious beauty has charmed people throughout the ages.
The delicate carving of patterns on the shell of the night shellfish is still carried on by local elderly craftsmen. From the meticulously crafted pieces, the deep affection of the craftsmen for the island is evident. When the night shell is wiped with a soft cloth, an enchanting faint glow faintly emerges.
The sight of the islands adorned with night shellfish extends not only to Kikai Island floating in the Pacific Ocean but also to the remote islands scattered around it. In these islands where untouched nature thrives far from the mainland, an overwhelming grand panorama unfolds, encompassing the greenery of primeval forests and the vast blue sea. You can enjoy the secluded island time while being intoxicated by the breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset.
The miraculous night shellfish born from the earth, further polished by human hands for its artistry, and the timeless majesty of nature. In Kikai Town, a magnificent world beyond human intelligence, where light and nature sweep across, is spread out.