Higashijima, UNESCO World Heritage island in Ogasawara Village, Japan
Higashijima rises from the Pacific Ocean as part of the Chichijima archipelago, located 1000 kilometers south of Tokyo's metropolitan area.
The island's administrative status changed significantly in 1968 when the United States returned control of the Ogasawara Islands to Japanese sovereignty.
The traditional practices of Ogasawara Village combine Japanese customs with influences from Pacific Island cultures, shaping the daily life on Higashijima.
Access to Higashijima requires a 24-hour ferry journey from Tokyo harbor, with services operating according to weather conditions and seasonal schedules.
The marine environment surrounding Higashijima contains species that evolved in isolation, making it an important site for scientific research and conservation.
Location: Ogasawara Village
Part of: Chichijima Islands
GPS coordinates: 27.09333,142.24500
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06
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