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Iejima

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伊江島

This Okinawan island features the iconic Mount Gusuku and holds significant historical importance from the Pacific War.

Iejima
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What it is

  • An island located five kilometers west of the Motobu Peninsula in Okinawa.
  • The village of Ie in Kunigami District occupies the entire island landmass.
  • A historical site that served as a transfer point for Japanese surrender envoys.
  • An area where US military facilities currently occupy thirty-five percent of the land.

What to see

  • Mount Gusuku, the central symbol of the island commonly known as Iejima Tatchu.
  • The site of a military airfield originally completed in 1944.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Iejima Open in Google Maps

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