Ou Island (奥武島, Ōjima) is a small islet located in the Okinawa Islands of Japan.[1] It's administered by the town of Nanjō, and a bridge connects both entities.
Native name: 奥武島 | |
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 Aerial view of Ōjima | |
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| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 26°07′47″N 127°46′24″E / 26.12972°N 127.77333°E |
| Archipelago | Ryukyu Islands |
| Area | 0.23 km2 (0.089 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Okinawa Prefecture | |
| Nanjō City | |
The island is known for its abundance of seafood due to Ōjima being a fishing village.[1][2] The Hari, a dragon boat racing festival, is performed there.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Ojima Island". VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
- ^ "Oujima Island". Okinawa Navi. 2016-08-11. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
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