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    I finally had the chance to stand at the northernmost tip of this island—Cape Soya. For travelers who love Japan, this is a sacred place you have to visit at least once in your lifetime.

    The triangular monument standing at the meeting point of sea and sky was inspired by a ray of the North Star, a symbol of the north, sharply and firmly pointing due north.

    Looking out from here, there’s a real sense of being at the edge of the world. The moment I stepped onto this land, the coordinates on the map finally became real.

    I truly can’t put into words how moved I felt in that moment.

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    Japan’s northernmost point is really a meaningful place to visit. If you come here, you definitely have to take a photo.

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    This is one of those places that’s like, “once is enough, but you’d regret it if you never came.”

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    From the cape, you get a breathtaking view of the vast Soya Strait and the endless ocean. The scenery is truly stunning.

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    If you go to Hokkaido, you have to visit the northernmost point at least once.

    It was cloudy when I went, but I still felt a sense of accomplishment!

    I also recommend the 'White Road' near the cape, which runs through the Soya Hills. The unpaved road covered with scallop shells creates an amazing contrast with the scenery—definitely an Instagram-worthy spot.

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