As I stood on the deck of the ferry, the salty breeze ruffled my hair, and the sun painted the waters of Kagoshima Bay in shimmering hues. Today, I embarked on a journey from Kagoshima city to the magnificent Sakurajima volcano, a natural wonder that has captured the imagination of locals...
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