Miyako Island

What it is

• A subtropical island in Okinawa Prefecture primarily composed of Ryukyu limestone.
• The site where a twenty-six thousand year old human fossil was discovered at Pinza-Abu cave.
• A unique Ryukyu island that is entirely free of venomous habu snakes.
• A center for Miyako-jofu textile which is a designated national traditional craft.

What to see

• Yabiji is a large coral reef group located to the north of the island.
• Three major bridges connect the main island to Ikema, Kurima, and Irabu islands.
• The highest point on the island reaches one hundred fifteen meters above sea level.
• An extensive system of underground dams and groundwater sources instead of large rivers.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.