TÅshijima
| Native name: <span class="nickname" "> (ç”志島) | |
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 TÅshijima from Sugashima | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Mie Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 34°31′13″N 136°52′39.4″E / 34.52028°N 136.877611°ECoordinates: 34°31′13″N 136°52′39.4″E / 34.52028°N 136.877611°E |
| Area | 6.98 km2 (2.69 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 26,300 m (86,300 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 167.2 m (548.6 ft) |
| Country | |
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Japan | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 　 2,981 (as of 2000) |
| Ethnic groups | Japanese |
TÅshijima (ç”志島) is an inhabited island located in Ise Bay off the east coast of central Honshu, Japan. It is administered as part of the city of Toba in Mie Prefecture. It is the largest of the outlying islands of Toba.
The name of TÅshijima appears in early documents, such as the Man'yÅshÅ« and WamyÅ RuijushÅ, and was a base for pirates led by Kuki Yoshitaka in the Sengoku period.
During the Meiji period, the island was made part of TÅshi District (ç”志郡), which became part of Shima District from 1896. On November 1, 1954, the island became part of the city of Toba. The economy of the island is based on commercial fishing, aquaculture and tourism.
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Port of Momotori
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Port of Wagu
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Port of TÅshi
References
- Saishin-Nihon-chizu - Atlas of Japan, Imidas Shueisha, Tokyo 1990
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