The ironman of travel Yoshimasa Ikeuchi

Commemorative photo of Kotetsu, dog and police officer

The author who shoots

The pier is crowded with Korean tourists

There are many seabirds on the rocks

Taken from the eastern Island of Dokdo

Communication satellite and Korean flag on the top

Stay time 30 minutes

Dokdo pier

Landing on Dokdo

In exchange for that, what a beautiful modeling beauty.

From here to "Okinoshima" in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, 157 km "Sea of Japan or Tokai" Which territorial waters?

A brief stay that I can't afford to think about.
A whistle that announces the departure tells the time.

Encourage police officers to get on board.

Where should I shoot from?

I just wander around with my camera.
The dock is crowded with group guests who
fit in the commemorative photo.

At the top of the Island is the Korean flag fluttering in the wind.

A communication antenna is also constructed and
the guard's eyes are shining.

Korean tourists look normal,
but it's a strange sight to us.

The moment I get off the ramp,
I feel a high-pitched sound.

Take the first step of excitement and
excitement to Dokdo.

The time limit is only 30 minutes.

You will be overwhelmed by the beautiful
sculpture-like landscape you saw
in the museum.

It used to be one Island, but 2.5 million years ago it became East and West due to long-term erosion.

History says there are 89 rocky Islands around.

Shortly after taking a rest, I arrived at the concrete pier on east sea.

A cruise with a group of Korean Ajuma (aunt) and
Azushi (uncle).

Born 4.6 million years ago, it was named Dokdo because it
stands up against the fierce waves of the Tokai region.

About 90 km from Ulleungdo, 1 hour 30 minutes by high-speed boat.

There are two Japanese passengers.

On the last day, I was blessed with good weather and managed to get a boarding ticket (45,000 won).

"Korea and Japan" claiming sovereignty.

Travelers are not very interested in it.

 I am very satisfied with this trip just because my wish has come true.

Landing on Dokdo where dreams have come true.

Let's celebrate the brave figure of the name
"Island of Sadness" that I gave myself.

I'm grateful to Kotetsu for dating me so far.

Dokdo" floating in the Tokai region (Korean name)