Toriagejima
取揚島
An uninhabited island spanning the border of Hyogo and Okayama prefectures, known for its historical land division and seaweed farming.
What it is
- An uninhabited island located in the Hinase Islands.
- A territory divided between Ako City in Hyogo and Bizen City in Okayama.
- Jurisdiction of the island was officially divided by officials in 1646.
- The current prefectural border settlement was proposed by Minister Kosaku Shinoda.
What to see
- Border mounds built on the island by Okayama officials in 1649.
- Active seaweed farming operations located on the western side of the island.
- The geographical border line spanning the northeast and southwest sections.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Toriagejima Open in Google Maps
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