The bathroom is equipped with soap, shampoo, conditioner, and a small storage space for personal items to prevent them from getting wet.

The design of the 4-person bedroom is exceptionally well-thought-out. The bunk bed structure is very sturdy, and there is surprisingly no shaking or noise, typically associated with accessing the upper or lower bunks. This provides visitors with a great sense of security when entering and exiting, without disturbing other guests.

There are two restaurants on the ship, namely Dad's Dining and Mom's Dining. Additionally, there is a souvenir shop where you can purchase snacks and cup noodles. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, including ramen, various rice dishes, and steaks, with prices ranging from around 800 to 1500 yen. Over a round trip on the ship, most people would have six main meals, and the selection is plentiful. I didn't repeat any choices for my six main meals and enjoyed them immensely. The quality of food onboard upholds the high standards typical of Japanese cuisine.

The selection of food at Dad's Dining is very diverse.

There are many electric outlets on the ship, making it convenient for passengers to charge their devices.

There are freezer lockers available for ¥500.

Due to encountering two very talkative travel companions and engaging in a fair amount of photography along the way, the day's journey flew by in the blink of an eye. Before we knew it, we had arrived at Futami Port in Chichijima of Ogasawara. The ferry journey was an unforgettable experience.

The young community injects vitality into the remote Ogasawara Islands. These young newcomers genuinely love the Ogasawara Islands, which is why they're willing to give up city life and start anew here.

If you go out to sea for a leisurely cruise, there's a chance to see the wreckage of a Japanese cargo ship sunk by an American submarine in 1919 up close.

The area located between Chichijima and Minamijima has particularly blue waters, making it one of the most beautiful marine areas for leisurely cruises.

Watching dolphins is a popular activity, and you can also jump into the sea and swim with them directly.

Snorkeling is also a popular activity.

The moment I jumped into the sea, fish were everywhere around me. It was a bit overwhelming at first, and I even got nipped on the waist by a small fish. :D

The owner of the snorkeling activity company, Little George, is of course named George. He speaks fluent English and is one of the few residents who lived during the American military occupation period.

Passion fruit is locally abundant, and passion fruit liqueur is one of the popular beverages.

The guides who accompanied me on the mountain trek were Yoshino Sforza and Ludy Sforza. Yoshino is a native Japanese with expertise in ecological research. Ludy's father is Italian, born in Japan, and currently works as an English-Japanese translator and English teacher on Chichijima. Throughout the entire hiking journey, they took great care to explain many details about the forest environment.

Before entering the forest, it is essential to thoroughly clean clothes and shoes to prevent seeds from being carried out or brought in.

In the Ogasawara Islands, there is a species of red-headed pigeon. Due to the fear of predatory birds in the sky, they have evolved to be accustomed to living under trees. They are not very fond of flying and prefer to walk on foot along the paths.

The wild goats were all brought to the island by the US military initially.

In the Ogasawara Islands, you can also find another rare and unique plant known as the 'tako-no-ki' or Octopus tree. This tree grows roots resembling octopus tentacles in order to absorb more nutrients from the ground. In addition to resembling an octopus in shape, its newly formed roots grow a natural protective cover at the end to prevent moisture loss, making the appearance of this tree even more peculiar and bizarre.

Yoshino and Ludy provided us with detailed explanations about the ecology of Chichijima in the Ogasawara Islands.

Throughout the journey, I listened to discussions about how the people of the Ogasawara Islands cope with the impact of introduced species on the native ones. I learned that their goal is to 'restore' the Ogasawara Islands' original ecological state, gaining valuable ecological insights in the process.

From the moment I stepped onto the gangway, camera in hand, to what unfolded in the next thirty minutes, it turned out to be one of the most emotionally moving and memorable experiences of my over twenty years of traveling.