Ayumu Takahashi – författare

This is the record of one young man who falls in love, gets hitched and throws it all out the window to take his newlywed bride on the most rewarding journey of their lives around the world. This travel journal is a vicarious backpacker's dream that provides readers with the inspiration to get out of the daily grind and get moving. Journal entries that read like poetry from the soul are accompanied by photography and original artwork. Packaged and designed in full colour, this book includes over 170 photos. The author's Japanese fan base, an estimated readership of over a million, responds that this book provides the motivation needed to get out and experience the glory of the world in all its grandeur and beauty.

In the middle of a large ocean stood a small island. On this island, children from around the world gathered, played, learned, and became friends . . . that was the camp that began. Then other camps began all over the world and children from all corners began to join, saying, Even though our hair color, language, clothes, and interests may be different, we can be friends. The world began to change and many wonderful things began happening. The people of the world all had the same sense of friendship with one another and the world did change. Then one day, news was announced on TV . . .

After returning from a two-year trip around the world, chronicled in Love and Free, Ayumu Takahashi was up for another adventure. This time it would happen right in his own back yard, the southern islands of Okinawa, Japan. Here he suddenly came up with an idea that would change his life. He would build a self sustaining island village, a place where all are welcome to stay and enjoy the beautiful tropical surroundings. But it turned out to be no easy task. Combating opposition with a lot of hard work, Ayumu and his companions must overcome all kinds of obstacles to create their little piece of paradise. ISLAND STORY is a photographic record of his eight year long quest to create a new green living environment.