Rebun, Hokkaidō: Japan’s Northernmost Island Stirs the Traveler’s Heart

Anemone narcissiflora var. sachalinensis, a variety of anemone found blooming along the Momoiwa Observation Course.

Mount Rishiri at sunset as seen from Shiretoko.

A north-looking view of the island taken from the Momoiwa Observation Course. Momoiwa, named for its peachlike shape, is the greenery-topped outcropping to the right; the red-roofed structures are the Momoiwasō Youth Hostel.

Rebun-atsumori-sō, which blooms only on Rebun Island.

A Shiretoko fisherman catching sea urchins against a Rishiri-Fuji backdrop.

A sanshokudon (tricolor bowl) dish served at Atoi-shokudō restaurant: a combination of sea urchin, salmon roe, and botan shrimp.

Konbu kelp drying at Awabikotan.

Cape Sukai.