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天草市 (Amakusa)
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Amakusa Islands — Hidden Christian Heritage & Dolphins
Kumamoto· Amakusa

Amakusa Islands — Hidden Christian Heritage & Dolphins

The Amakusa Islands (120+ islands, population 100,000) were a center of hidden Christian faith during the 250-year prohi…

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Updated Jun 2026
Amakusa Five Bridges Sunset Drive
Kumamoto· Amakusa

Amakusa Five Bridges Sunset Drive

The Amakusa Pearl Line is a 17km scenic route connecting five islands via five consecutive bridges, built in 1966 to end…

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Updated Jun 2026
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