There’s an island overrun with bunnies in Japan, and of course we have pictures
Would you believe us if we told you that somewhere in the Pacific Ocean lies a tiny island inhabited by friendly rabbits? Yes, it’s true! There is actually such a thing as “Rabbit Island.” It’s called Ōkunoshima, and it’s located in the Inland Sea of Japan.
First of all, the island has an unusual backstory. During World War II, the Japanese Army used the island as a poison gas facility. Between 1929 and 1945, Japan produced five different types of poison gas on Ōkunoshima.
During that time period, Ōkunoshima was kept a secret. As a result, locals were told to stay away, and it was even removed from local maps.
Today, the island is overrun with rabbits. As for how they got there, it seems like no one is actually sure. But however they did, they certainly made their mark. Rabbit Island is now a major tourist destination. People flock there either to make some furry bunny friends or visit the resort and golf course on the island. Of course, the abandoned chemical factories and military forts still exist. And they serve as a sobering reminder of the island’s past.
Despite its history, Ōkunoshima is possibly the cutest island in existence today, thanks to its adorable long-eared population.
Finally, here are some photos that will make you want to board a plane to Rabbit Island ASAP.
A post shared by Morgan Willett (@morganleighwillett) on Mar 13, 2017 at 5:16pm PDT
The bunnies just come right up to you!
A post shared by Brianna Lum (@brianna_nicole2010) on Mar 26, 2017 at 3:08am PDT
And they don’t appear to be even the least bit afraid of humans.
A post shared by Lauren (@lauren.susan.martin) on Mar 9, 2017 at 9:32am PST
Nope, definitely not scared. Just hungry.
A post shared by @miss_wasabi on Mar 24, 2017 at 6:00pm PDT
And, from the looks of it, they’re ready to crawl all over you.
A post shared by BRADLEY ANDERSON (@bradley.anderson) on Feb 1, 2017 at 12:39am PST
Because it’s largely uninhabited, the rabbits just lounge around wherever they please.
A post shared by Babi (@grarighe) on Mar 20, 2017 at 7:16am PDT
And they’ll eat right out of your hand.
A post shared by Saminda Roshan (@samigram88) on Mar 16, 2017 at 4:18am PDT
But most importantly, they’re all adorable.
A post shared by Samantha Lui (@samantha.lui) on Mar 20, 2017 at 6:31am PDT
BRB, moving to Rabbit Island.