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Minna Island, or Minnajima (水納島), ( Miyako: Minna) is an island in the Miyako Islands in the jurisdiction of Tarama, Miyako District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. [1]
Geography Information
Minnajima is part of the Miyako Islands and is 8 km north of Tarama Island. The island is surrounded by an atoll, primarily spreading to the west, with the East China Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. [2]
History Information
Minnajima was historically host to a fishing village, with the local population reaching more than 200 adults. Due to regular typhoon damage and water shortages, The majority of the residents of Minnajima were relocated to the Takano district of Hirara in 1961. [3] [4]
A lighthouse was built on the southeastern portion of the island, first lit in 1972. The light is 21m above sea level and can be seen up to a distance of 12.0 nautical miles. [5]
As of 2016, there are 5 residents who raise over 100 cattle on the island. [6]
- 1734 - Hisashiya Asatoshi was executed, and his eldest son was exiled to Minna Island. [7]
- 1771 - The Great Yaeyama Tsunami devastated the island. [8]
- 1900 - A branch school was set up on the island. [7]
- 1961 - A majority of the residents were relocated. [4]
- 1978 - The branch school closed. [7]
- 1983 - A fresh water supply facility was completed. [7]
- 1989 - Submarine power transmission from Tarama to the island. [7]
- 2011 - Tarama Prefectural Natural park is established around Tarama and Minna Island. [9]
Historic Sites Information
- Sakishima Beacons National Historic Site. [10]
Infrastructure Information
- Electricity is transmitted through submarine cables from a power station on Tarama Island. [2]
- A combination of groundwater purification and rainwater collection is used to provide fresh water to the island. [11]
- Telephone cables have been run to the island [12], and cellphone service through NTT Docomo is available over the entire island. [13]
- Two cottages and multiple campsites are available for visitors, but food will have to be prepared in advance, as there are no shops on the island. [14]
- A heliport was built next to the lighthouse, but is only used by the Japan Coast Guard in an emergency. [3]
- Access to the island is provided by ship from Tarama Island. [2] [3] [15]
References
- ^ "Remote island related materials (離 島 関 係 資 料)" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-02-15. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^
a
b
c
"第3次多良間村総合計画 後期基本計画" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) - ^ a b c 日本の島ガイド SHIMADAS（シマダス) 2nd edition. Japan Remote Island Center. 2004. pp. 1266–1267. ISBN 4931230229.
- ^ a b "水納御嶽、全面改築目指す - 琉球新報 - 沖縄の新聞、地域のニュース". web.archive.org. 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^ "宮古水納島灯台". www.kaiho.mlit.go.jp. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^ "森と海の幸を恵みに／高野集落 ｜ 宮古毎日新聞社ホームページ -宮古島の最新ニュースが満載！-". www.miyakomainichi.com. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^ a b c d e "多良間公式ウェブサイト » 多良間村の歴史" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^ "前山の「津波碑」（行雲流水） ｜ 宮古毎日新聞社ホームページ -宮古島の最新ニュースが満載！-". www.miyakomainichi.com. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
-
^
"Tarama Prefectural Nature Park". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) -
^
"文化財課要覧（平成26年度版） VIII 文化財保護" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) -
^
"沖縄県水道整備基本構想 ～おきなわ水道ビジョン～" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
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^
"条件不利地域におけるブロードバンド化促進のための調査研究会報告書 ～小規模離島等４島のブロードバンド化に向けて～" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) -
^
"Area Map [NTT Docomo". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) -
^
"水納島(宮古)". 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) -
^
"新造船「みんな」寄港／水納・多良間島で運航". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
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Minna Island, or Minnajima (水納島), ( Miyako: Minna) is an island in the Miyako Islands in the jurisdiction of Tarama, Miyako District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. [1]
Geography Information
Minnajima is part of the Miyako Islands and is 8 km north of Tarama Island. The island is surrounded by an atoll, primarily spreading to the west, with the East China Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. [2]
History Information
Minnajima was historically host to a fishing village, with the local population reaching more than 200 adults. Due to regular typhoon damage and water shortages, The majority of the residents of Minnajima were relocated to the Takano district of Hirara in 1961. [3] [4]
A lighthouse was built on the southeastern portion of the island, first lit in 1972. The light is 21m above sea level and can be seen up to a distance of 12.0 nautical miles. [5]
As of 2016, there are 5 residents who raise over 100 cattle on the island. [6]
- 1734 - Hisashiya Asatoshi was executed, and his eldest son was exiled to Minna Island. [7]
- 1771 - The Great Yaeyama Tsunami devastated the island. [8]
- 1900 - A branch school was set up on the island. [7]
- 1961 - A majority of the residents were relocated. [4]
- 1978 - The branch school closed. [7]
- 1983 - A fresh water supply facility was completed. [7]
- 1989 - Submarine power transmission from Tarama to the island. [7]
- 2011 - Tarama Prefectural Natural park is established around Tarama and Minna Island. [9]
Historic Sites Information
- Sakishima Beacons National Historic Site. [10]
Infrastructure Information
- Electricity is transmitted through submarine cables from a power station on Tarama Island. [2]
- A combination of groundwater purification and rainwater collection is used to provide fresh water to the island. [11]
- Telephone cables have been run to the island [12], and cellphone service through NTT Docomo is available over the entire island. [13]
- Two cottages and multiple campsites are available for visitors, but food will have to be prepared in advance, as there are no shops on the island. [14]
- A heliport was built next to the lighthouse, but is only used by the Japan Coast Guard in an emergency. [3]
- Access to the island is provided by ship from Tarama Island. [2] [3] [15]
References
- ^ "Remote island related materials (離 島 関 係 資 料)" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-02-15. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^
a
b
c
"第3次多良間村総合計画 後期基本計画" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) - ^ a b c 日本の島ガイド SHIMADAS（シマダス) 2nd edition. Japan Remote Island Center. 2004. pp. 1266–1267. ISBN 4931230229.
- ^ a b "水納御嶽、全面改築目指す - 琉球新報 - 沖縄の新聞、地域のニュース". web.archive.org. 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^ "宮古水納島灯台". www.kaiho.mlit.go.jp. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^ "森と海の幸を恵みに／高野集落 ｜ 宮古毎日新聞社ホームページ -宮古島の最新ニュースが満載！-". www.miyakomainichi.com. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^ a b c d e "多良間公式ウェブサイト » 多良間村の歴史" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- ^ "前山の「津波碑」（行雲流水） ｜ 宮古毎日新聞社ホームページ -宮古島の最新ニュースが満載！-". www.miyakomainichi.com. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
-
^
"Tarama Prefectural Nature Park". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) -
^
"文化財課要覧（平成26年度版） VIII 文化財保護" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) -
^
"沖縄県水道整備基本構想 ～おきなわ水道ビジョン～" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) -
^
"条件不利地域におけるブロードバンド化促進のための調査研究会報告書 ～小規模離島等４島のブロードバンド化に向けて～" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) -
^
"Area Map [NTT Docomo". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) -
^
"水納島(宮古)". 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link) -
^
"新造船「みんな」寄港／水納・多良間島で運航". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link)