Archive: April 2016

Hachijo-jima: the Hawaii of Japan

A Subtropical Oasis Within the Tokyo Metropolis Doraemon and his sidekick Betty Boop cut to the chase in this eloquent mural cherishing Hachijo-jima and I can only concur. The island’s subtropical climate, 287 kilometres (178 miles) south of Tokyo...

What to Expect when Camping in Japan

Why Campgrounds in Japan Get It Right Accommodation costs in Japan are for the most part fairly pricey, luckily there are some budget alternatives on hand such as camping if you’re prepared to bring your own gear. In fact, there are over 3,000...

Karataki Waterfall 唐滝

Hiked on Apr 5, 2016 . Karataki Waterfall 唐滝   Duration: 2.5 hours   Distance: 5.2 km   Elevation change: 300 metres   Highest point: 440 metres   Start: Tomijiro-shoten mae bus stop   Finish: Tomijiro-shoten mae bus...

Hachijo-fuji 八丈富士山

Hiked on Apr 6, 2016    Jul 20, 2021 . Hachijo-fuji 八丈富士山   Duration: 7 hours   Distance: 17.1 km   Elevation change: 854 metres   Highest point: 854 metres   Start: Sokodo Camping Ground   Finish: Sokodo...

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