The most isolated and unusual island in Japan is Aogashima. Life on a volcano.

If you are tired of traveling through noisy megacities, then Aogashima is the place for you. This island is the dream of any introvert, because it is considered the most remote and inaccessible island in Japan. Its width does not exceed two kilometers, and its length is three. Aogashima has a very unusual detail in its structure. It is a huge crater, inside of which there is another crater.

The relief of the island looks so unusual because of the last eruption in the 1780s. Volcanic islands most often resemble large mountains, the surface of which is constantly flooded with hot lava. Aogashima was an active volcano, after which the eruptions stopped for a certain period of time. The formed funnel from previous eruptions froze. In 1785, the volcano again spewed lava to the surface, creating another small crater inside a large one.

Since the end of the 18th century, the volcano no longer erupted, so people began to gradually populate this dangerous island. Aogashima has a population of 170. Despite the size of the island, people move around its territory by car. Most of the population is engaged in agriculture. Recently, tourist visits have begun to bring some income. What to see on this island?

The picturesque nature of Aogashima and the distance from noisy megacities will allow you to put your nerves in order. There are several bars on the island where visitors usually get to know the locals. In addition, you can go to the geothermal sauna. Due to the fact that there are no tall buildings and objects with bright lighting on the island, the sky on a starry night here is a paradise for lovers of looking at the stars. You can see even the smallest objects without a telescope. Such a measured pace of life and soothing landscapes should not allow you to forget that Aogashima is still a sleeping volcano that can erupt again at any moment.