When people think of Japanese islands, names like Okinawa or Hokkaido often come to mind. But nestled in the Philippine Sea, 358 kilometers south of Tokyo, lies Aogashima, an enigmatic island that most travelers — even locals — have never heard of. Remote, rugged, and wrapped in volcanic beauty, Aogashima is one of Japan’s most secluded inhabited islands. With fewer than 200 … [Read more...] about Aogashima: Japan’s Mysterious Volcanic Island Few Have Ever Seen