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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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A trending local escape for Tokyo expats in 2021 has come in the form of ‘glamping,’ or glamorous camping, that combines the great outdoors with the creature comforts of a five-star hotel. Located in the beautiful Haga region in Tochigi, Haga Farm & Glamping is situated on a 150-hectare thoroughbred racehorse training facility. The glamping area is set in a beautiful and tranquil mature forest that overlooks the training course. The private decks for each glamp site offer a safe and idyllic environment for Tokyo families to enjoy the outdoors. Outdoor fun without all the hassleEach glamping do...
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From actively protecting natural habitats to eating as the locals do and engaging with their traditional ways of life, here are just a few ways you can contribute to the increasing sustainability of these islands, while experiencing the best of Okinawa along the way. For more than 20 years, Okinawa has nurtured a growing trend toward achieving sustainability. In a rapidly changing world that is still negotiating a pandemic, many Okinawans have been working to create initiatives that both engage tourists and enrich the local community and environment. Protect and revive the coral reefA large po...
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Stay focused and relax with family in a secluded villa, then enjoy socially distanced outdoor activities such as trekking through the forest, exploring ancient castle ruins or cycling along quiet coastal roads in northern Okinawa. As we dream about our post-pandemic travels, personal health and safety remains a top priority. No matter what time of year travel does resume, Okinawa’s subtropical climate makes it an ideal place to take a peaceful and low-risk vacation. Take an undisturbed ‘workation’ in a private villaFor a safe and productive working retreat, Okinawa has a wide range of private ...
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From unusual local delicacies to luxury beef, draw your chopsticks! Here’s what to look forward to on your next culinary adventure in Kobe and Kagawa. “I’m so sick of my own cooking!” sighed a girlfriend of mine in the middle of last year. Her outburst took me by surprise as she’s quite the chef. I get it, though — sometimes you just want to be served something on a fancy plate, be delighted and surprised and then relax to savor the whole experience. This especially true now, when most of us have been cooking at home perhaps a bit more often than we’d ideally like to. There have been fewer opp...
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