KAMUYKOTAN

 Image: Akaiwa Observatory, Teuri Island - August 2005 Ritoh ( 離島: りとう ) refers to Islands that belong to Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu or Okinawa, as defined in  Cabinet Office material (pdf in Japanese). Teuri and Yagishiri Islands are clasified as  ritoh of Hokkaido. Both islands fall under the jurisdiction of Haboro Town and are situated in the Sea of Japan, approximately 30 kilometres off the coast of Haboro. Positioned side by side like siblings, each island has a circumference of approximately 12 kilometres. Map: Teuri and Yagishiri Islands The simplest route from Sapporo to Haboro Town is via Route 231, which runs along an extended stretch of coastline. An inland express motorway also connects to Asahikawa, but Route 231 is the more suitable choice for a drive with ocean views. Public transport is also available, though it is less convenient than travelling by car.  At present, six buses depart daily from a stop near Sapporo Station...