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2023.7.6 
Asia, Indonesia
Indonesia, Samosir Island, Lake Toba, Bali, Ethnic Group
588 view Indonesia is a nation made up of thousands of volcanoes and hundreds of ethnic groups.
Indonesia is also the world's largest island nation, and there are many spots that attract tourists from all over the world, such as the beach resort of Bali, the ancient city of Yogyakarta, home to the World Heritage site of Borobudur, and the jungle island of Sumatra, where rare animals live.
In Indonesia, I would especially like to recommend Lake Toba, the world's largest caldera!
Located in the world's largest caldera Samosir Island
A caldera is a sunken terrain created by a volcanic eruption.Over hundreds of thousands of years ago, A large volcanic eruption caused crustal deformation, resulting in the formation of the world's largest caldera.
It is currently listed as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
In this caldera, there is Samosir Island, which was born as a volcanic island, and Lake Toba, which was formed by accumulating rainwater.
Samosir Island is an unexplored island with a unique culture and wilderness, but tourists can easily visit it by boat across Lake Toba.
The Batak tribe homelands in Lake Toba
The island, which is about the same area as the 23 wards of Tokyo, has a very refreshing scenery in Southeast Asia.The scenery is reminiscent of childhood summer vacations, such as nostalgic rice terraces and anglers casting lines on the quiet surface of the lake.
The Batak people live on this beautiful island.
The Batak people, whose hometown is Lake Toba, are now one of the few people in Indonesia and live mainly in agriculture and fishing.
The traditional and unique life and culture of the Batak people can be felt everywhere, and some of them have been turned into tourist attractions as museums.
The traditional house on stilts, which features a large roof, is elaborately built, and reminded me of gassho-zukuri in Japan.
In addition, graves made of stones and rocks, kitchens, relaxation spaces and conference halls have been preserved.
On the island, you can also admire dances that have been passed down from generation to generation among the Batak people.
This dance, called tor-tor, was composed of cheerful music, shouts, and applause, and it was heartwarming just to watch.
In the end, we were able to dance together!
Cutting the Indonesian wind on a motorcycle
Motorcycles are recommended for getting around the island! (Cycling is also possible)It was great to cut through the Indonesian wind while feeling the wind of Lake Toba and the smell of the countryside!
It's such a refreshing climate that it's hard to believe you're in Southeast Asia, where it's always hot and stuffy.
Enjoy the scenic scenery, and when you're tired, sit by the lake and relax.
Spending time in front of the great nature that Earth created long ago was a very luxurious experience.
Writer
Mamo
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A traveler who goes to meet animals around the world. Had a dream of seeing African elephants in the savannah since childhood and participated in the first safari in Tanzania as a university student. Became passionate about traveling to observe animals, visiting over 100 national parks, zoos, and animal-related facilities. Also experienced in traveling around the world and has conquered all 47 prefectures of Japan.