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Yakushima Travel Guide: Top Things to Do and Essential Tips in Japanā€™s Nature Gem
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Yakushima Travel Guide: Top Things to Do and Essential Tips in Japanā€™s Nature Gem

Yakushima is one of my favourite destinations in Japan! This wild and mysterious island is a must-visit for nature lovers and is famous for its lush forests that inspired Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke. As a Ghibli fan, this was my main motivation for visiting this island, but I discovered that it had much more to offer than I had expected, with its ancient cedar trees, stunning hiking trails and more hidden gems. Whether youā€™re a Ghibli enthusiast or an outdoor adventurer, Yakushima offers unforgettable experiences!

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Explore Sarushima: A Unique Day Trip Destination in Tokyo Bay
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Explore Sarushima: A Unique Day Trip Destination in Tokyo Bay

Located not far from the port of Yokosuka, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Sarushima is the only uninhabited island of Tokyo Bay. With its fort ruins, luxuriant forest, clear sea and barbecue and leisure facilities, it is great destination for a half-day or a full day trip from Tokyo. In this article, you can learn more about this hidden gem near Tokyo and get useful information to prepare for your own visit of Sarushima.

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Gunkanjima, a Captivating Cruise to an Abandoned Island in Japan
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Gunkanjima, a Captivating Cruise to an Abandoned Island in Japan

Hashima, also known as Gunkanjima, is an abandoned island located around 18km from the port of Nagasaki, one of Kyushu's main cities. Interested in abandoned places and having always been fascinated in the ways nature reclaims its rights once humans have disappeared, I was very curious to visit Gunkanjima during my next stay to Nagasaki. I share my experience of this unusual and off-the-beaten-track attraction in this article.

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