Last additions - Rebun island 礼文島 |
Leaving Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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Leaving Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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Rebun's east coast.Aug 31, 2020
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.Aug 31, 2020
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.Aug 31, 2020
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.Aug 31, 2020
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Watching the sunset on Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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Konbu kelp seaweed dried on Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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Cuttlefish (ika) on Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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Cuttlefish (ika) on Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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So many cuttlefish (ika).Aug 31, 2020
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Needless to say, fishing is one of the major industries on Rebun. This was a meeting by pure chance, and they were smiling and giggling at us foreigners. So friendly.Aug 31, 2020
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One of the most charming moments of our trip. Meeting friendly local women hanging cuttlefish to dry in the sun.Aug 31, 2020
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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Rebun is part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park.Aug 31, 2020
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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Amazing how this little island of Rebun can pack so many sights. Must be wondrous when the flowers are in bloom.Aug 31, 2020
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Looking down a sheer cliff. Very dramatic...Aug 31, 2020
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Did some hiking.Aug 31, 2020
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Very scenic island.Aug 31, 2020
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Cape Sukoton スコトン岬. Island in the distance is Todo island.Aug 31, 2020
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Another scenc point on Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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Cape Sukoton is Rebun's northernmost tip, about 30 km from Kafuka Port. スコトン岬Aug 31, 2020
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Fisherman with an underwater looking glass.Aug 31, 2020
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There was this scenic spot on Rebun, so we got out of the car and took a look (and swim).Aug 31, 2020
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Rebun's rolling hills and Mt. Rishiri on nearby Rishiri island. Aug 31, 2020
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun. If you visit Rebun, also visit Rishiri and vice versa. They are almost like wedded islands. Rishiri is male (tall and distinct stature), Rebun is female (curvaceous).Aug 31, 2020
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Fishing port on Rebun.Aug 31, 2020
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On the left is Lake Kushu, and ocean on the right.Aug 31, 2020
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Rebun has lots of rolling hills. This was in autumn, offpeak season with no flowers.Aug 31, 2020
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Lake Kushu in northern Rebun, Hokkaido. 久種湖Aug 31, 2020
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Rebun's east coast.Aug 31, 2020
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Beachside road on Rebun's east coast. The best way to tour Rebun is by rental car or a local tour.Aug 31, 2020
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Kafuka Port 香深港Aug 31, 2020
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Kafuka Port 香深港Aug 31, 2020
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These photos were taken quite some years ago, so some things may look different now.Aug 31, 2020
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Rebun's east coast near Kafuka Port.Aug 31, 2020
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Rebun's population is about 2,250. "Rebun" comes from the Ainu word "repun-sir" meaning "island offshore."Aug 31, 2020
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If you rent a car, you can pretty much see the entire island in one day.Aug 31, 2020
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Rebun is part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park which means it's very scenic. It's 29 km long and 8 km wide.Aug 31, 2020
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Approaching Rebun, Japan's northernmost inhabited island near the northern tip of Hokkaido. It's quite remote, but well-known as a "Flower Island" among tourists when in bloom.Aug 31, 2020
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