Islands

Protected: Find Your Inner Calm: A Journey of Mindfulness Rooted in the Ancient Cycles of Ise-Shima

Enjoy the calmness of Japan and its profound unity with nature on Ise island. Whether its talking with divers who rely on only traditional equipment and their breath or finding your own naturally occurring pearls from abalone, this island is a getaway that you simply cant pass up

2026.02.18

Popular destinations Japan

Goto, Fukue: Where the Last Samurai Castle Meets the Ocean

If you're a fan of history, you wont want to miss this. Goto, Fukue is the home to the last samurai castle ever built. Its island setting makes it a serene mix of deep history and tropical relaxation. Read along to find out more about this wonderful place.

2026.01.23

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Izenajima, Okinawa: A Quiet Island Where the Spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom Still Lives

If you are looking for a balance of tropical relaxation, genuine hospitality, and rich history, you've found it. Izenajima is an island in Okinawa you won't soon forget. Home to the origins of the Ryukyu kingdom, this sacred place is loved by locals who share there warmth to their guests as they do their ancestors.

2025.11.27

Okinawa

10 Best Islands in Japan to visit

While its easy to see that Japan is an island nation due to the mainland making up 4 large islands, but what about the remaining 14000? Check out Japans best islands!

2024.04.17

Places to visit in Japan

A Trip to a Little Known Island: Tanegashima of Kagoshima

Have you ever visited Tanegashima? It's a very small and lesser known island off the souther tip of Kyushu. Visit this island and learn about everything it has to offer!

2022.11.09

Kyushu

10 Best Snorkeling Spots in Japan

From subtropical islands to beaches within easy reach from Tokyo, Japan has some amazing snorkeling spots where you can see corals, encounter turtles and swim with tropical fish!

2022.08.08

Places to visit in Japan

Yaeyama Islands Island-Hopping

The big city taking its toll on you? Check out our guide to exploring the islands of Okinawa so that you can kick back, relax, and enjoy all that the southern seas have to offer!

2022.03.18

Okinawa