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Ōshima Subprefecture (Kagoshima)
is a subprefecture of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The subprefectural office is located in Amami. It includes the following municipalities on the Amami Islands: *Ōshima Subprefecture ** Amami (city on Amami Ōshima) ** Tatsugō (town on Amami Ōshima) **Yamato (village on Amami Ōshima) *Setouchi Office ** Uken (village on Amami Ōshima) ** Setouchi (town on Amami Ōshima, Kakeromajima, Yoroshima, Ukejima, and others) *Kikai Office ** Kikai (town on Kikaijima) *Tokunoshima Office **Tokunoshima (town on Tokunoshima) ** Amagi (town on Tokunoshima) ** Isen (town on Tokunoshima) *Okinoerabu Office ** Wadomari (town on Okinoerabujima) **China (town on Okinoerabujima) ** Yoron (town on Yoronjima , also known as Yoron, is one of the Amami Islands. The island, 20.8 km2 (8 sq. mi.) in area, has a population of approximately 6,000 people, and is administered as the town of Yoron, Kagoshima. Much of the island is within the borders of t ...) Offices * Ōshima Subprefecture: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ukejima
Uke Island, or , is one of the Satsunan Islands of Japan, classed within the Amami archipelago between Kyūshū and Okinawa.''Teikoku's Complete Atlas of Japan'', Teikoku-Shoin Co., Ltd., Tokyo, The island, 13.34 km² in area, has a population of approximately 200 persons. Administratively it is part of the town of Setouchi in Kagoshima Prefecture. Much of the island is within the borders of the Amami Guntō Quasi-National Park. Economically, the islanders engage in commercial fishing and seasonal tourism. Geography Ukejima is an island southeast of Kakeromajima, from which it is separated by a narrow strait. The second smallest inhabited island in the archipelago, the island has an area of . The highest point, Mount Ōyama is above sea level. The coast of the island is surrounded by a coral reef. As with nearby Yoroshima to the northwest, the island is noted for its high density of ''habu'' poisonous vipers. The climate of Ukejima is classified as has a humid subtro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoron, Kagoshima
is a town located on Yoronjima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 5,115 and a population density of 250 persons per km². The total area is 20.49 km². Much of the island is within the boundaries of the Amami Guntō National Park. Geography Yoron occupies the entire island of Yoronjima, in the Amami archipelago of the Satsunan Islands, and administratively borders Okinawa Prefecture. Climate The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with very warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months of May, June and September. The area is subject to frequent typhoons. History On April 1, 1908, Yoronshima was administratively divided into six villages. From February 28, 1946 until December 25, 1953, Yoronshima, along with the other Amami Islands, was administered by the United States. The six villages were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China, Kagoshima
is a town located on Okinoerabujima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 5,750 and a population density of 108 persons per km² (280 people/sq mi). The total area is 53.29 km² (20.6 sq mi). Geography China is located on the southern end of Okinoerabujima. The town's Yakomo Beach is about five minutes from the harbor by bus. NHK describes it as one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Other natural seaside attractions include Ushishi Beach (ウシシ海岸) and Tamina Cape (田皆岬). Another tourist attraction in the town is the 3,500-meter (11483 ft; 2.2 mi) long Shōryū Caves (昇竜洞). They were discovered in 1963 and partially opened to the public that same year. Climate The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with very warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okinoerabujima
, also known as Okinoerabu, is one of the Satsunan Islands, classed with the Amami archipelago between Kyūshū and Okinawa. The island, 93.63 km2 in area, has a population of approximately 14,000 persons. Administratively it is divided into the towns of Wadomari and China in Kagoshima Prefecture. Much of the island is within the borders of the Amami Guntō National Park. Geography Okinoerabujima is isolated from the other Amami islands, and is located in between Tokunoshima and Yoronjima, approximately south of the southern tip of Kyūshū and north of Okinawa. The island is an elevated coralline island with a length of approximately and width of , with Mount Ōyama at above sea level at its highest peak. In the eastern part of the island is an extensive limestone cave system, one of the largest in Asia. The coast of the island is surrounded by a coral reef. Climate Okinoerabujima has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with very w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wadomari, Kagoshima
is a town located on Okinoerabujima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2020, the town has an estimated population of 6,246 and a population density of 155 persons per km². The total area is 40.37 km². Geography Wadomari is located on the northern end of Okinoerabujima. Climate The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with very warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months of May, June and September. The area is subject to frequent typhoons. Surrounding municipalities *China History Wadamori Village was founded on 1 April 1908. It was upgraded to town status on 1 May 1941. As with all of Okinoerabujima, the town came under the administration of the United States from 1 July 1946 to 25 December 1953. Economy Sugar cane, sweet potato, and peanut farming are popular. Floriculture is also practiced. However, due to the lack of local jobs, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isen, Kagoshima
280px, Isen Town Hall is a town located on Tokunoshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 6,137 in 3048 households and a population density of 10 persons per km2. The total area of the village is . Geography Isen occupies the southwestern tip of the island of Tokunoshima, with the East China Sea to the west and Pacific Ocean to the east. Most of the area is outside the mountainous areas of Tokunoshima, and it has the highest percentage of arable land area among the three towns on Tokunoshima. However, it is mainly made up of Ryukyu limestone, and its water conditions are the worst among the three towns. There are many limestone caves in the town. A major feature of the karst topography of Isen is that rivers are characterized by the fact that they go underground, carving deep valleys, and then emerge above ground to carve deep valleys again. The coastline is filled with coral reefs and oddly shaped rocks caused by marin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amagi, Kagoshima
is a town located on Tokunoshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 5,464 in 3095 households and a population density of 68 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Amagi occupies the northeastern portion of the island of Tokunoshima, with the East China Sea to the west. Surrounding municipalities * Isen *Tokunoshima Climate The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with very warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months of May, June and September. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Amagi is as shown below: History From the '' Ritsuryo'' period, Tokushima was part of Ōsumi Province. During the Invasion of Ryukyu, a fleet of the Satsuma Domain landed at Amagi on April 17, 1609. The ships were besieged all night by locals until the next day, when troops fired into the crowd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokunoshima
, also known in English as is an island in the Amami archipelago of the southern Satsunan Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The island, in area, has a population of approximately 27,000. The island is divided into three administrative towns: Tokunoshima, Isen, and Amagi. The largest population center on the island is the town of Kametsu, located along the eastern shore of the island within the administrative town of Tokunoshima. Much of the island is within the borders of Amami Guntō National Park. The island is known for having the highest fertility rate in Japan (2.25 between 2018 and 2022) as well as a significant population of supercentenarians (people living significantly beyond the age of 100). Geography Tokunoshima is the second largest island in the Amami islands, after Amami Ōshima, and the 15th largest island in Japan. It is more generally included within the Satsunan and Ryukyu archipelagos. Isolated from the other Amami islands, Tokunoshima is locate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokunoshima, Kagoshima
is a town located on Tokunoshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan., the town had an estimated population of 9,403 in 4493 households and a population density of 90 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Tokunoshima occupies the northeastern portion of the island of Tokunoshima, with the Pacific Ocean to the east. Surrounding municipalities * Amagi * Isen Climate The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with very warm summers and mild winters (average temperature ). Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months of May, June and September. Because of its climate, tropical and sub-tropical fruits are in abundance. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Isen is as shown below: History From the '' Ritsuryo'' period, Tokushima was part of Ōsumi Province and was part of the holdings of Kagoshima Domain in the Edo period. On 1 April 1908 the village of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kikaijima
is one of the Satsunan Islands, classed with the Amami Islands, Amami archipelago between Kyūshū and Okinawa Island, Okinawa. The island, in area, has a population of approximately 7,657 people. Administratively the island forms the town of Kikai, Kagoshima, Kikai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Much of the island is within the borders of the Amami Guntō Quasi-National Park. Name The name ''Kikai'' is attested in Okinawan language, Old and Middle Okinawan with the various phonemic kana spellings , , , , , and , which may have been the antecedent of the Kikai name. Geography Kikaijima is isolated from the other Amami islands, and is located approximately east of Amami Ōshima and approximately south of the southern tip of Kyūshū. It is the easternmost island in the Amami chain. Compared with Amami Ōshima and Tokunoshima, Kikaijima is a relatively flat island, with its highest point at above sea level. It is a raised coral island with limestone cliffs, and draws the attention o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kikai, Kagoshima
is a town located on Kikaijima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. In October 2020 the town had an estimated population of 6,629 and a population density of 117 persons per km². The total area is 56.82 km². The economy of the town is based on sugar cane, ''shōchū'' refining, and seasonal tourism. Geography Kikai occupies all of the island of Kikaijima. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with very warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is high throughout the year, but is highest in the months of May, June and September. The town is subject to frequent typhoons. History The village of Kikai was established on 1 April 1908. It was upgraded to town status in 1941. As with all of the Amami Islands, the village came under the administration of the United States from 1 July 1946 to 25 December 1953. Transport Ports *Kikai Port *Soumachi Port Airport * Kikai Airport Notable residents * In 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |