Himeshima, Ōita
Himeshima (姫島村, Himeshima-mura) is a village located in Higashikunisaki District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan.
Himeshima
姫島村 | |
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Village | |
 Himeshima Island | |
 Flag  Chapter | |
 Location of Himeshima in Ōita Prefecture | |
  Himeshima Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°43′28″N 131°38′43″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+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
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]
There is now 1 school on the island. Himeshima Junior High School (closed due to depopulation) Himejima Elementary School
Famous people
- Eiichi Nishimura - Politician and minister
References
- Martin Fackler (April 21, 2009). "A Workers' Paradise Found Off Japan's Coast". New York Times.
External links
Media related to Himeshima, Ōita at Wikimedia Commons- 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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