🏝️ Ogasawara Islands
UNESCO World Heritage archipelago and natural laboratory of evolution
📋 Fast Facts
- Located approximately 1,000 km south of mainland Japan in the Pacific Ocean
- Archipelago of over 30 subtropical and tropical islands with high endemism
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 for outstanding universal value
- Accessible by 25.5-hour ferry from Tokyo; protected by Ogasawara National Park
The Ogasawara Islands, also known as the Bonin Islands, comprise an archipelago of over 30 subtropical and tropical ...