Subtropical Island Paradise: Izu/Ogasawara Islands Await
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(©Ogasawara Village Municipal Government)
Tokyo, which is centered on the city that is the capital of Japan, also encompasses a cluster of islands that lie off Japan's coast. With their lush subtropical beauty, these islands seem a world apart from Tokyo's bustling streets, but are in fact only a short plane ride away. Following is a brief overview of the Izu and Ogasawara islands.