Ou Island (Nanjō)

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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.

Ōjima
Native name:
奥武島
Aerial view of Ōjima
Map
Geography
Coordinates26°07′47″N 127°46′24″E / 26.12972°N 127.77333°E / 26.12972; 127.77333
ArchipelagoRyukyu Islands
Area0.23 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

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  1. ^ a b c "Ojima Island". VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
  2. ^ "Oujima Island". Okinawa Navi. 2016-08-11. Retrieved 2020-10-30.