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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).91 views
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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.86 views
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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.82 views
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Lake Kushu in northern Rebun, Hokkaido. 久種湖65 views
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Rebun's rolling hills and Mt. Rishiri on nearby Rishiri island. 44 views
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Rebun is part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park.43 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.40 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.39 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.39 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.39 views
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Rebun's population is about 2,250. "Rebun" comes from the Ainu word "repun-sir" meaning "island offshore."38 views
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There was this scenic spot on Rebun, so we got out of the car and took a look (and swim).38 views
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.38 views
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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.37 views
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If you rent a car, you can pretty much see the entire island in one day.36 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.36 views
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Watching the sunset on Rebun.36 views
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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.34 views
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Looking down a sheer cliff. Very dramatic...34 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.34 views
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Cuttlefish (ika) on Rebun.34 views
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Leaving Rebun.34 views
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Rebun's east coast.33 views
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On the left is Lake Kushu, and ocean on the right.33 views
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Map of Rishiri-Rebun: https://goo.gl/maps/kUETt7fbN5mWzeD9732 views
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These photos were taken quite some years ago, so some things may look different now.32 views
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Kafuka Port 香深港32 views
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Another scenc point on Rebun.32 views
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Rebun's east coast near Kafuka Port.31 views
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Kafuka Port 香深港30 views
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Fishing port on Rebun.30 views
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Very scenic island.30 views
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Did some hiking.30 views
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Cape Sukoton スコトン岬. Island in the distance is Todo island.29 views
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Cuttlefish (ika) on Rebun.29 views
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.29 views
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Leaving Rebun.29 views
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Rebun has lots of rolling hills. This was in autumn, offpeak season with no flowers.28 views
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Cape Sukoton is Rebun's northernmost tip, about 30 km from Kafuka Port. スコトン岬28 views
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So many cuttlefish (ika).28 views
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Konbu kelp seaweed dried on Rebun.28 views
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One of the most charming moments of our trip. Meeting friendly local women hanging cuttlefish to dry in the sun.27 views
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Rebun's east coast.27 views
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Fisherman with an underwater looking glass.26 views
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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.25 views
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.25 views
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