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  • Rebunto
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    Hokkaido Rebun-gun Rebuncho
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  • Eshima Island
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    Hyougo Pref. Awajishi Iwaya
    "A small island floating northeast of Awaji Island in Iwaya, Awaji City. The island is believed to be one of multiple locations identified as ""Onokorojima,"" a legendary island appearing in the ancient chronicles of the ""Kojiki"" and the ""Nihon shoki."" The island was originally connected to the larger Awaji Island but this connection was eroded away by the sea, resulting in its current shape. It is said that it was on this island the gods Izanagi and Izanami were bound together and birthed their children. The bare rock of the island bears a smooth, striped pattern; a shrine stands at its peak, memorializing Matsuomaru, a man who saved people who were to be sacrificed, instead being sacrificed himself."
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  • Kujuku Islands
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    Nagasaki Pref. Saseboshi
    This is the general name for the 208 islands in an area covering approximately 25 kilometers from outside Sasebo Port to Hirado. Although it has the highest island density in Japan, only four of them are inhabited, and most of the coastline is preserved as is. There is the Kujuku Island aquarium Umikirara that reproduces the sea of the Kujuku Islands, observation facilities and a cruise ship, and besides being able to come into contact with rich nature such as the complex topography of the rias coast and sea life, you can also enjoy seafood including Kujuku Island oysters and activities like sea kayaking.
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  • Ukujima
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    Nagasaki Sasebo-shi Ukumachi
    Located at the northernmost tip of the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture, the island is part of Sasebo City and can be reached by high-speed boat or ferry from Sasebo Port in about two hours.

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  • Ogasawara Islands
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    Tokyo Ogasawara Village
    A group of islands in the Pacific Ocean 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. Consisting of more than 30 islands of varying sizes including Iwo Jima and Okinotorishima, the Ogasawara Islands have been designated a World Heritage Site in recognition of the endemic plants and animals and precious natural environment of the area. The islands are administered as a part of Tokyo, but reaching them requires a 24 -hour ride on a scheduled ship which leaves from Takeshiba Pier once every six days (more frequent trips may be scheduled depending on the season).
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  • Kamogawa Matsushima
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    Chiba Pref. Kamogawashi Kaisuka
    A general name used to refer to the islands in Kaisuka, Kamogawa City. The seven islands of Arashima, Bentenjima, Ushima, Suzumejima, Hattonejima, Igaijima, and Ashikashima floating in the Pacific Ocean create beautiful, renowned scenery that has even been selected for inclusion in a list of 100 Views of New Japan. The sight of the islands as the morning sun rises above the Pacific Ocean is particularly spectacular.
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  • Yajima and Kyojima
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    Nigata Pref. Sadoshi Ogi
    Two islands floating on the south side of Sadogashima Island. They sit in the bay admits the calm waves and can be reached from the mainland via a bridge. The picturesque view of the classical arched red bridge connecting the two islands makes for a beautiful photo. Here you can see people fishing with boxes with glass bottoms from taraibune (tub shaped boats) and you even have the chance to go out in a tub boat yourself. Yajima is also known to produce fine quality bamboo arrow shafts and The Tale of the Heike claims that when Minamoto Yorimasa vanquished the monstrous nue (chimera type creature) he used Yajima arrows. There is also legend that Nichiro, disciple of the monk Nichiren, was shipwrecked and washed ashore on Kyojima Island where he would then spend the night reciting sutra.
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  • Hakata-jima Island
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    Ehime Town, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture
    This island is in the Shimanami Kaido Expressway, connected to Omishima Island by Omishima-ohashi Bridge, and to Oshima by the Hakata, Oshima-ohashi Bridge. The area thrives on salt production, and offers many local dishes with salt such as salt ramen noodles and salt flavored soft serve ice cream. These are popular with cyclists. In Hirakiyama Park, to the north west of the island, there are about 1,000 cherry blossoms creating a breathtaking scene in the spring. The park overlooks the beautiful view of Omishima-ohashi Bridge, Hakata-Oshima-ohashi Bridge, and Tatara-ohashi Bridge.
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  • Chiringashima Island
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    Kagoshima Pref. Ibusukishi Nishikata
    Chiringashima is an unpopulated island three kilometers in circumference floating in Kagoshima Bay. From March to October, a sandbar some 800 meters in length appears during the ebb of a spring or half tide, making it possible to walk to the island from the mainland. Because of this connection to the mainland, the island is also nicknamed the Love Knot Island and the sandbar is called the Ibusuki Chiririn Sand Road.
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  • Miyagi Island
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    Okinawa Pref. Urumashi Yonashiromiyagi
    Situated between Henza Island and Ikei Island, Miyagi island is connected via a marine road. With the cobalt blue sea and sprawling, serene sugar cane fields, this locale is gorgeous whether you’re driving or on foot.
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  • Oki Shima
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    Shiga Omihachiman-shi Okishimacho
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  • Tebajima
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    Tokushima Kaifu-gun Mugicho Mugiura
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  • Ogijima
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    Kagawa Takamatsu-shi Ogicho
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  • Boze Island
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    Hyogo Himeji-shi Ieshimacho Boze
    The island is located between Iejima and Nishijima, and covers an area of about 1 square kilometer and has a circumference of about 12 km, about half the size of the other main islands. The island is the second most populated of the Iejima Islands and has a thriving fishing industry, boasting one of the largest catches in the prefecture, and there is a bridge on the Naza Port side to Bentenjima, a small island with a legend about a fisherman and his daughter.
  • Yagaji Island
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    Nago, Okinawa Prefecture
    Yagaji Island is located north of the main island of Okinawa, and it is an island floating on the Haneji inland sea. The area is about eight square kilometers. The east side of the main island of Okinawa is connected by the Yagaji Bridge, Ojima Island and the Haneji O Bridge, while the west of the main island of Okinawa is connected by the Warumi Bridge and Kouri Island is connected to Yagaji Island by the Kouri Bridge. In the tidal flatlands, migratory birds flying in and there are black mangroves (mangrove plants) which grow in excess of 10 meters in height. In 1976 during the Showa period, the entire island was designated as a national wildlife sanctuary.
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  • Oshima Island
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    Ehime Imabari-shi Yoshiumicho Miyakubocho
    This island is one of the Geiyo Islands in the western part of the Seto Inland Sea. It is part of Imabari City and linked to the mainland of Shikoku by the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge. It was formerly the home base of the Noshima-Murakami clan, so it has a historical connection with piracy and Murakami Piracy Museum. At the southern end of the island is the Mt. Kiro Observation Point, where visitors can enjoy nighttime views of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge and the cityscape of Imabari.
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  • Niemonjima Island
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    Chiba Pref. Kamogawashi Futomihama 445
    Floating just off Kamogawa City’s Futomihama Beach, this 30,000 square meter island is found in the legends of Minamoto-no-Yoritomo and the priest Nichiren. They say it was once home to Hirano Niemon’s family, hence the name Niemonjima. It’s designated one of the prefecture’s Places of Scenic Beauty and one of New Japan’s Top 100 Sights. It’s decorated with haiku by a famous poet engraved in stone pillars, and is home to plants like the rare kinginharinasu, daffodils, hydrangea and more, which keep the island in bloom year round.
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  • Shino Island
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    Aichi Pref. Chitagunminamichitachou Shinojima
    This island is located between Chita Peninsula, Minamichita-cho, Chita County and Atsumi Peninsula. It is a beautiful location, where visitors can enjoy the natural surroundings of the 800-meter beach, and Manyo no Oka and Tanahashiura, which were chosen as one of Japan Sunset Best 100. It is also known as a famous spot for Torafugu blowfish, and has an abundance of seafood. Minamichita-Town Tsuri Tengoku,ShinojimaIslandfishing pond is also very popular. For centuries, the island has sent a tribute of sea bream to Ise Grand Shrine, and every year, on October 12th, the Onbe Tai Houno Festival is held here.
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  • Daikon Island
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    Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Yatsukachouhanyu
    "This is an island that is famous for blooming peony during the end of April and the beginning of May. There are many places to see on this island. One of them is ""Otsukayama Park"", created at Japan's lowest volcano of 42.2 meters in height. Also, on a fine day visitors can view ""Benten-jima Island "", spectacular in the morning sun, the Nakaumi Sea and Mt. Daisen as well as the ""peony garden"" and ""Daikon-jima Lava Tunnels, Cave of the Departed Souls"" designated as a National Natural Monument. Approximately 30 minutes by car from within Matsue City and Yonago City."
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  • Aka Island
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    Okinawa Pref. Shimajirigunzamamison Aka
    Aka Island is part of the Kerama Islands group. It belongs to Zamami in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture. It is the setting of the movie “Marilyn ni aitai” (“I want to meet Marilyn”) based on the true story of a male dog Shiro who swam across the sea to meet a female dog Marilyn who was in Zamami Island on the other side. On the island, there is also a statue of Shiro. The island is connected to Geruma Island by way of the Aka Bridge and is connected with Fukaji Island by way of Geruma Bridge, so therefore it is possible to reach the island by car or by bicycle.
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