Comments on: Shima to Shima: Southern Islands of Japan

By: Donald A Anderson

Donald A Anderson — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:53:22 +0000

In July 1946 I was sent to camp Hakata, 24th Inf Div,52th Battery for ocupation duty. After viewing some of the pictures of the area and Fukuoka, it is hard to beleive the changes that have taken place. I was stationed in and around the area for 27 months. I have fond memorys of that Island and some of the native people that I met.

By: Kamechan

Kamechan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:42:34 +0000

#1 photo: Minamijima, Ogasawara Islands, Tokyo
#2 photo: Miyako Island, Okinawa
#3 photo: Chichijima, Ogasawara Islands, Tokyo
#4 photo: Hateruma Island, Okinawa
#5 photo: Miyajima, Hiroshima

By: Turner

Turner — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:32:23 +0000

Actually, I’m afraid those photos aren’t of the islands in question.

By: Travel Japan

Travel Japan — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:11:29 +0000

Although I did manage to get off the beaten trail of Tokyo to Kyoto a Little bit I didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy some of the more remote destinations that you have highlighted. These photos are absolutely jaw dropping to me, I always forget that Japan has such tropical places ! I must go !

By: Ryukyu Mike

Ryukyu Mike — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:37:50 +0000

Just found this old treasure and enjoyed the reading and photos.

By: Turner

Turner — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:38:04 +0000

Hey J, Sorry I didn't check up on my comments here; you'll notice I said the more frequented trails were covered with wooden steps, but yes, I also went up some of the more off-the-main-path trails. However, I stand by that statement, because those trails do not lead to the Jyoumon Sugi, one of the main attractions on Yakushima.

By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:13:53 +0000

thanks J – it's good to know there are some more off-beat alternatives on Yakushima. I lived in Japan over two years and apart from one trip to Okinawa, never made it south of Hiroshima. Yakushima is on the list.

By: J Vleugel

J Vleugel — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:46:28 +0000

This is a nice article but some of the information about Yakushima is incorrect: "…mountain trails reinforced with wooden steps 90% of the way" ??? I think the writer has only walked one of the trails! There are over 15 major trails, most of which are deep within the forest with no man-made steps/handrails, etc. at all!

By: Junko Geddes

Junko Geddes — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:18:27 +0000

This is not a comment, it's rather a inquiry. I love to play racquetball and I visit Japan often. Is there any where near Osaka where I can meet people who play racquetball and are willing to play a game or two while I'm visiting? I'm a 64 years old woman who plays racquetball everyday.