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Whether you’re looking for calm waters for the kids to swim in, a romantic stargazing experience with your partner or relaxation in an onsen overlooking the ocean, Toshima and Shikinejima are an ideal choice. These islands are more than 100 kilometers south of mainland Japan, yet still part of the Tokyo metropolis, resulting in great transport links by air and sea. At just four square kilometers, Toshima is one of the smallest inhabited isles of the Izu Islands. It’s popular for fishing, hiking, star gazing, dolphin swimming and bird watching. Nearby Shikinejima boasts numerous pretty coves, ...
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Traditional handicrafts and community ties make this off-the-beaten-track Tokyo-governed island worth the trip. Hachijojima has me thinking a lot about weaving. Not just because I’m here to make kihachijo, a traditional silk textile, but in metaphorical terms: the way disparate elements brought together in just the right pattern create something stronger and more beautiful. Hachijojima is part of the Izu island chain, located nearly 300 kilometers south of the city of Tokyo to which it technically belongs. For my first day, nature guide Yuriko Orui is showing me around the volcanic island, whi...
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