Himeshima, Ōita

Himeshima (姫島村, Himeshima-mura) is a village located in Higashikunisaki District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan.

Himeshima

姫島村
Village
Himeshima Island
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Location of Himeshima in Ōita Prefecture
Himeshima
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°43′28″N 131°38′43″E
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureŌita Prefecture
DistrictHigashikunisaki
Area
 • Total6.98 km2 (2.69 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2017)
 • Total1,930
 • Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
Websitewww.himeshima.jp/index.html

The name Himeshima literally means "Princess Island". The village is on a small island, sometimes referred to as Hime Island, just off the Japanese island of Kyūshū, and is accessible by ferry.[1]

As of March 2017, the village has an estimated population of 1,930 and the density of 280 persons per km². The total area is 6.98 km². The main occupations are fishing and shrimp farming. Every summer, there is a Shinto religious ceremony featuring dancers dressed as foxes.[1]

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References
  1. Martin Fackler (April 21, 2009). "A Workers' Paradise Found Off Japan's Coast". New York Times.
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