• Ōkunoshima played a key role during World War II as a poison gas factory for much of the chemical warfare that was carried out in China.[1].
  • Discover the mystery — and impossible cuteness — of Okunoshima, Japan’s famous rabbit island near Hiroshima, for a unique and memorable holiday...
  • To ensure that your visit is a positive experience for the rabbits as well, there are some important things to keep in mind when visiting Ōkunoshima.
  • Okunoshima is a small island located in the Seto Inland Sea of Japan, about 2 hours from Hiroshima. The island is also known as “Rabbit Island” because it is home...
  • Discover Okunoshima, the fascinating Rabbit Island of Japan, where nature and adorable bunnies create a unique experience.
  • How to get to Ōkunoshima (大久野島) Ōkunoshima (大久野島) is an island in Japan which is located in Takehara-shi, Hiroshima-ken.
  • In World War II, Japan produced an estimated amount of 9000 tons of chemical weapons in the poison gas factory on Ōkunoshima.
  • Relics of the island’s dark history remain standing, but these adorable locals have turned Okunoshima into their own fluffy sanctuary.