Ogasawara

Ogasawara lies on Chichijima in Tokyo, Japan, where the Ogasawara Islands rise from the western Pacific Ocean far south of the Japanese mainland. This remote volcanic archipelago belongs to Ogasawara National Park and is known for species that evolved through long isolation; its ecosystems gained UNESCO World Natural Heritage status in 2011. Futami, Chichijima’s main settlement and port, is the centre of island life and the arrival point for ferry services from Tokyo. Forested ridges, indented shores and open ocean set a markedly different scene from metropolitan Tokyo. The archipelago is also internationally known as the Bonin Islands, a name still used in historical and scientific references. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Chichijima and the Ogasawara Islands.

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