Hachijō-kojima

What it is

• An island in the Izu chain that has been uninhabited since 1969.
• The site of Japan's first case of total mass migration.
• A designated wildlife protection area and breeding ground for black-footed albatrosses.
• The former location of two villages named Toriuchi and Utsuki.

What to see

• Mount Otaira which is the highest peak at 616.6 meters.
• The filming location used for the movie Battle Royale.
• Diverse underwater scenery popular for scuba diving and shore fishing.

When to go

• Day trips only as overnight stays are currently prohibited.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.