Tōshijima

Tōshijima

Native name: (Đáp chí đảo)
Tōshijima fromSugashima
Geography
Location	Mie Prefecture
Coordinates	34°31′13″N136°52′39.4″E
Area	6.98 km2(2.69 sq mi)
Coastline	26,300 m (86300 ft)
Highest elevation	167.2 m (548.6 ft)
Administration
Japan
Demographics
Population	2,981 (2000)
Ethnic groups	Japanese

Tōshijima(Đáp chí đảo)is an inhabited island located inIse Bayoff the east coast of centralHonshu,Japan. It is administered as part of the city ofTobainMie Prefecture.It is the largest of the outlying islands of Toba.

The name of Tōshijima appears in early documents, such as theMan'yōshūandWamyō Ruijushō,and was a base for pirates led byKuki Yoshitakain theSengoku period.

During theMeiji period,the island was made part of Tōshi District(Đáp chí quận),which became part ofShima Districtfrom 1896. On November 1, 1954, the island became part of the city of Toba. The economy of the island is based oncommercial fishing,aquacultureand tourism.

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  Port of Momotori
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  Port of Wagu
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  Port of Tōshi

References

• Saishin-Nihon-chizu - Atlas of Japan,Imidas Shueisha, Tokyo 1990

External links

• Toba City home page
• Hachiman Matsuri festival