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Miyako District, Okinawa
is a district located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, that consists of a single village, Tarama. Towns and villages * Tarama History Miyako District was formally established in 1896, and spanned all of the Miyako Islands, which are located approximately west of the prefectural capital of Naha. Miyako Island served as the administrative center of the district. In the administrative reforms of 1908 the former magiri administrative system was abolished, and Miyako District was divided into four villages: Hirara, Shimoji, Gusukube, and Irabu. In 1913 the localities of Nakasuji, Shiokawa, and Minna were separated from Hirara Village to form a fifth village, Tarama. Hirara was elevated to town status in 1924. The number of municipalities that formed the Miyako District greatly declined after World War II. Hirara was elevated to city status in 1947, leaving the district with fewer villages. A new village, Ueno, was formed in 1948. On October 1, 2005, Hirara, the towns of Irabu and G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarama In Okinawa Map
Taramasalata or taramosalata ( el, ταραμοσαλάτα; from 'fish roe' < tr, tarama + Greek language, Greek: 'salad' < it, insalata) is a meze made from ''tarama'', the salted and cured roe (colloquially referred to as caviar) of the cod, carp, or Mugil cephalus, grey mullet (bottarga) mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, and a starchy base of bread or potatoes, or sometimes almonds. Variants may include garlic, spring onions, or peppers, or vinegar instead of lemon juice. While not traditionally Greek, smoked rather than cured cod's roe is more widely available in some places, and often used. Bottarga is usually much more expensive than cod's roe. Traditionally the dish is made with a pestle and mortar, giving a slightly grainy texture, but commercial taramasalata is commonly blended to a very smooth paste. Taramasalata is usually served as a ''meze'', often with ouzo, as a spread o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. World War II was a total war that directly involved more than 100 million personnel from more than 30 countries. The major participants in the war threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. Aircraft played a major role in the conflict, enabling the strategic bombing of population centres and deploying the only two nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II was by far the deadliest conflict in human history; it resulted in 70 to 85 million fatalities, mostly among civilians. Tens of millions died due to genocides (including the Holocaust), starvation, ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyako Strait
The , also known as the Kerama Gap, is a waterway which lies between Miyako Island and Okinawa Island consisting of a 250km-wide passageway with international waters and airspace. It is the widest strait in the Ryukyu Islands. Political significance The Miyako Strait is of global geopolitical significance, as it is one of the few international waterways for China's People's Liberation Army Navy to access the Pacific Ocean from the East China Sea. The PLA Navy used the strait on a large scale for the first time in April 2010, an act which has since become a commonplace practice for them to conduct military exercises in the Pacific. Cultural significance The Miyako Strait represents a cultural and linguistic split between the Southern and Northern Ryukyuan languages, with the north being more influenced by Japanese culture. The Northern Ryukyu Islands have historically been more advanced (socially, technologically, and infrastructurally) than the Southern Ryukyu Islands The (o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarama Airport
is located in Tarama, Miyako District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The airport is operated by the prefecture, and is classified as a third-class airport. Airlines and destinations References External links Tarama Airportfrom ''Japan Airlines , also known as JAL (''Jaru'') or , is an international airline and Japan's flag carrier and largest airline as of 2021 and 2022, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo. Its main hubs are Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport, as w ...'' * {{Portal, Aviation Airports in Okinawa Tarama, Okinawa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyakojima, Okinawa
is a Cities of Japan, city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, located on the Miyako Islands. As of 2012, it had a population of 54,908. The current mayor is Kazuyuki Zakimi, who took office on January 25, 2021. History The modern city of Miyakojima was established on October 1, 2005, from the merger of the old city of Hirara, Okinawa, Hirara, the towns of Gusukube, Okinawa, Gusukube, Irabu, Okinawa, Irabu and Shimoji, Okinawa, Shimoji, and the village of Ueno, Okinawa, Ueno (all from Miyako District, Okinawa, Miyako District). As a result of the merger, Miyako District only has one remaining village. Geography Since the city was created by merging several towns that were located on different islands, the city of Miyakojima consists of multiple islands. The islands administered by the city include: * Miyako-jima * Ikema Island, Ikema-jima * Ogami Island, Ōgami-jima * Irabu Island, Irabu-jima * Shimojishima * Kurimajima, Kurima-jima Several of the islands are connected by bridge. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ueno, Okinawa
was a village located in Miyako District, Okinawa, Japan. It was home to the Ueno German Culture Village. As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 3,236 and a density of 170.5 persons per km². The total area was 18.98 km². On October 1, 2005, Ueno, along with the city of Hirara, and the towns of Gusukube, Irabu and Shimoji (all from Miyako District), was merged to create the city of Miyakojima is the largest and the most populous island among the Miyako Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Miyako Island is administered as part of the City of Miyakojima, which includes not only Miyako Island, but also five other populated islands. .... Dissolved municipalities of Okinawa Prefecture {{Okinawa-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gusukube, Okinawa
was a town located in Miyako District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,042 and a density of 122.26 persons per km². The total area of 57.60 km². On October 1, 2005, Gusukube, along with the city of Hirara, and the towns of Irabu and Shimoji, and the village of Ueno (all from Miyako District), was merged to create the city of Miyakojima is the largest and the most populous island among the Miyako Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Miyako Island is administered as part of the City of Miyakojima, which includes not only Miyako Island, but also five other populated islands. .... Dissolved municipalities of Okinawa Prefecture {{Okinawa-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irabu, Okinawa
was a town located in Miyako District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,577 and a density of 167.78 persons per km². The total area was 39.20 km². On October 1, 2005, Irabu, along with the city of Hirara, and the towns of Gusukube and Shimoji, and the village of Ueno (all from Miyako District), was merged to create the city of Miyakojima is the largest and the most populous island among the Miyako Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Miyako Island is administered as part of the City of Miyakojima, which includes not only Miyako Island, but also five other populated islands. .... Climate References Dissolved municipalities of Okinawa Prefecture {{Okinawa-geo-stub de:Irabu-jima zh:伊良部島 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hirara, Okinawa
, ( Miyako: ''Pїsara'') was a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan on the island of Miyako. As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 33,861 and a density of 521.58 persons per km². The total area was 64.92 km². History Hirara was founded on March 7, 1947. On October 1, 2005, Hirara, along with the towns of Gusukube, Irabu and Shimoji, and the village of Ueno (all from Miyako District), was merged to create the city of Miyakojima. This merger was one of a large number of mergers that was conducted in 2005, which was nicknamed "the great Heisei mergers". The merger was conducted by the "Miyako District Municipal Merger Council", which was responsible for planning mergers in Miyako District. Before the merger, the district consisted of all of the Miyako Islands, but now (after the merger) it only consists of Tarama Village. Points of interest * Miyakojima City Tropical Plant Garden The is a botanical garden in Hirara, Miyako-jima, Okinawa Prefecture, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magiri
The administrative divisions of the Ryukyu Kingdom were a hierarchy composed of districts, ''magiri'', cities, villages, and islands established by the Ryukyu Kingdom throughout the Ryukyu Islands. Divisions There were three or ''hō'': , , and , which roughly correspond to the borders of the three Okinawan kingdoms during the Sanzan period. There were 57 throughout the kingdom including the Amami Islands. In concept they were similar to present-day Japanese prefectures, but in size they were closer to Japanese cities, towns and villages. There were four cities: , , , and . They were comparable to Japanese urban prefectures. There were over 600 throughout the kingdom including the Amami Islands. There were approximately 24 or "outlying islands", but only including islands that weren't already part of a ''magiri''. History The three districts are based on the three kingdoms of Hokuzan, Chūzan, and Nanzan. The origin of the ''magiri'' system is unclear, but was solidified by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyakoan Language
The Miyakoan language ( ''Myākufutsu/Myākufutsї'' or ''Sumafutsu/Sїmafutsї'') is a diverse dialect cluster spoken in the Miyako Islands, located southwest of Okinawa. The combined population of the islands is about 52,000 (as of 2011). Miyakoan is a Southern Ryukyuan language, most closely related to Yaeyama. The number of competent native speakers is not known; as a consequence of Japanese language policy which refers to the language as the , reflected in the education system, people below the age of 60 tend to not use the language except in songs and rituals, and the younger generation mostly uses Japanese as their first language. Miyakoan is notable among the Japonic languages in that it allows non-nasal syllable-final consonants, something not found in most Japonic languages. Variants The most divergent variant is that of Tarama Island, the farthest island away. The other variants cluster as Ikema– Irabu and Central Miyako. Given the low degree of mutual intell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyako Island
is the largest and the most populous island among the Miyako Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Miyako Island is administered as part of the City of Miyakojima, which includes not only Miyako Island, but also five other populated islands. Geography Miyako-jima lies approximately southwest of Okinawa Island. With an area of , Miyako is the fourth-largest island in Okinawa Prefecture. The island is triangular in shape and is composed of limestone. Miyako-jima is subject to drought and is frequently struck by typhoons. Miyako-jima is well known for its beauty, particularly the , a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty at the southeasternmost point of Miyako-jima. It is considered by many as one of the most beautiful spots in Japan. Other notable locations include Yonaha Maehama beach, Sunayama beach, Painagama Beach and the sights on Irabu-jima. There are three islands nearby which are connected by bridges to Miyako-jima, Irabujima (as of early 2015), , and . Ike ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
