Gajajima, Uninhabited island in Tokara Islands, Japan.
Gajajima extends over 4.07 square kilometers with steep coastal cliffs reaching heights of 100 meters and an elevation peak of 497 meters.
The island population of 133 residents in 1940 sustained their livelihood through commercial fishing activities until the final evacuation in January 1970.
Former inhabitants maintain connections with their ancestral heritage by returning to the island to tend to family graves despite public access restrictions.
The island experiences a subtropical climate pattern with a defined rainy season spanning from May through September, accompanied by frequent typhoons.
The irregularly shaped landmass stretches approximately 3 kilometers in length and 2 kilometers in width, featuring volcanic geological formations.
Location: Toshima
Part of: Tokara Islands
GPS coordinates: 29.90000,129.53333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
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