Minamitorishima
南鳥島
Minamitorishima is Japan's easternmost point, a restricted triangular island used exclusively for defense, meteorology, and scientific research purposes.
What it is
- The easternmost point of Japan, also known as Marcus Island.
- A triangular island incorporated as Japanese territory in 1898.
- A restricted area inhabited only by Ministry of Defense and Meteorological Agency personnel.
- The only Japanese island situated on the Pacific Plate.
What to see
- A 1,372-meter runway providing the only transportation access to the island.
- The highest point on the island, reaching nine meters above sea level.
- A total land area of 1.47 square kilometers surrounded by the Pacific Ocean.
When to go
- General tourism to the island is strictly prohibited at all times.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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