> Well the Shiretoko national park or Ogasawara islands to be more
> precise. I'm planning on taking a holiday from late this month and
> can't decide which to go to. I haven't been to either place before.
> Probable dates are May 26th to June 6th.

> If anyone has been to either could you let me know some of the pros and
> cons you may have experienced?

I've never been to both of those, but I prefer Ogasawara because it is
hardar to go than Shiretoko. Ships to ogasawara travel only ONCE a
week. In this month, the ship leaves Tokyo May 9th, 16th, 24th, and
31st.

Ogasawara has its unique history. While it is Japanese territory
today, the first immigrants are European/Hawaiian, and their
descendants had lived there at latest until 1970 or so (I don't
know whether they are still living now.)

Mmmm.... I'd like to go there someday...

--OTA Takashi