Nakōdo Island
媒島
An uninhabited UNESCO World Heritage island in the Ogasawara chain known for rare albatross colonies and unique stag beetles.
What it is
- An uninhabited island located between Muko Island and Yome Island in Ogasawara Village.
- A former settlement where residents raised cattle and sweet potatoes during the Meiji era.
- Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site dedicated to preserving unique island ecosystems.
- A conservation area where feral goats were eradicated to restore the natural vegetation.
What to see
- Nesting sites for the black-footed albatross and the rare short-tailed albatross.
- The Nakodojima stag beetle, a subspecies found only on this island.
- The main peaks of Mount Tsurugi and Mount Byobu rising from the landscape.
Getting there
- Accessible by a two-hour boat ride departing from Chichijima.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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