Rebun Island (Rebun Town, Rebun District, Hokkaido)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Rebun Island is a small island located in northern Hokkaido, northwest of Rishiri Island. It is known for its abundance of alpine plants, so much so that it is nicknamed the "Floating Island of Flowers." It has been a habitat for the Ainu people for over a thousand years, and fishing and kelp harvesting were thriving industries. Since the Showa era, it has become a tourist destination...
