Rebun, Island municipality in Sōya Subprefecture, Japan
Rebun covers an 80-square-kilometer island territory with Mount Rebun reaching 490 meters in elevation, surrounded by the Sea of Japan.
The town received its official designation in September 1956, evolving from earlier settlements of indigenous Ainu people who built hilltop fortifications.
The island maintains 300 species of alpine flowers, including the endemic Rebun lady's slipper orchid, recognized through the town mascot Atsumon.
Ferries connect Rebun to mainland Wakkanai and Rishiri Island, with bus services operating between Kafuka port and the northern Cape Sukoton.
Research teams discovered fossilized remains of extinct long-finned pilot whales and evidence of traditional orca funeral ceremonies on the island.
Location: Hokkaido
Location: Rebun district
Inception: September 20, 1956
Website: https://town.rebun.hokkaido.jp
GPS coordinates: 45.30303,141.04772
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:14
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