Himeshima, Ōita
| Himeshima 姫島村 | |||
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| Village | |||
 Himeshima Island | |||
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 Location of Himeshima in Ōita Prefecture | |||
  Himeshima Location in Japan | |||
| Coordinates: 33°43′28″N 131°38′43″E / 33.72444°N 131.64528°ECoordinates: 33°43′28″N 131°38′43″E / 33.72444°N 131.64528°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kyushu | ||
| Prefecture | Ōita Prefecture | ||
| District | Higashikunisaki | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.98 km2 (2.69 sq mi) | ||
| Population (March 1, 2017) | |||
| • Total | 1,930 | ||
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) | ||
| Website |
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Himeshima (姫島村 Himeshima-mura) is a village located in Higashikunisaki District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan.
The name Himeshima literally means "Princess Island". The village is on a small island, sometimes referred to as Hime Island, just off the Japanese island of Kyūshū, and is accessible by ferry.[1]
As of March 2017, the village has an estimated population of 1,930 and the density of 280 persons per km². The total area is 6.98 km². The main occupations are fishing and shrimp farming. Every summer, there is a Shinto religious ceremony featuring dancers dressed as foxes.[1]
Famous people
- Eiichi Nishimura - Politician and minister
References
- 1 2 Martin Fackler (April 21, 2009). "A Workers' Paradise Found Off Japan's Coast". New York Times.
External links
- Himeshima official website (in Japanese)
- Himeshima, Ōita - General information about Himeshima (in English)
- Himeshima Cuisine - Information about Himeshima cuisine (in Japanese)
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