# Overpopulated Bunny Islands Okunoshima Island Has a Large Bunny Population By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okunoshima References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/bradesposito/there-is-an-island-in-japan-that-is-covered-in-bunnies) & [flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/gethiroshima/3583777082/in/photolist-6sFN53-6sFXqo-6ssLPX-6sGuzL-6swX3m-6sG4HY-6ssTuV-6sx4RW-6sFChC-6ssU4k-6sG1eN-6ssQSP-6sx3xu-a8Qp4T-a8Tc8u-a8T9FU-a8Tk2q-a8TjoQ-a8Qspa-a5kxJ2-a9QJUu-a9QKe5-a9MXwi-a9MXPH-a9MY1B-a5ov9w-a5kD9t) An island where you can snuggle up with hoards of bunnies seems like something out of a dream, but Japan's Ōkunoshima Island—or as it is better known, [Bunny Island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-island-2025)—is very much real. The story of how the island came to be is a strange one, sine it began as a military site during World War II where poison gas was manufactured. Although this might not have been a great place to visit decades ago, now it's a place that tourists flock to, in the hopes of being swarmed by [adorable rabbits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-spring-menu). Considering the dark past of this island, it would have been much more fitting for it to have become overrun with a creepy creature like snakes or some sort of insect, but there will likely be no complaints about these [furry critters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bunny Tourism:** Opportunity for business professionals to capitalize on the increasing popularity of tourism centered around animal interaction. - **Dark History Tourism:** Potential for entrepreneurs to create unique tourism experiences by highlighting the dark history of certain destinations. - **Island Transformation:** Innovation opportunities in repurposing islands with troubled pasts into attractive tourist destinations with new narratives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tourism:** Emerging market opportunities for travel agencies, accommodations, and experiential tour companies. - **Craft and Souvenir:** Unique merchandise and crafts themed around bunny island, its history, and the animal inhabitants. - **Environmental Conservation:** Potential for organizations to promote wildlife conservation and sustainable practices on bunny island and similar destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Easter Chocolate-Themed Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindt-gold-bunny-getaway.md) - [Collectible Springtime Bunny Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topps-i-love-bunnies.md) - [Bunny-Shaped Strawberry Licorice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twizzlers-bunnies.md) - [Plush Pet Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellycat-dog-hotel.md) - [Limited Rabbit-Themed Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miffy-1.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Relaxed Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowpoke-park.md) - [Unusual Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-rabbit-a-game-of-superstitions.md) - [Rabbit-Themed Cafe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-year-of-the-rabbit.md) - [Easter-Themed Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetpuffed-1.md)