Himeshima, Ōita
| Himeshima 姫島村 | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 Location of Himeshima in Ōita Prefecture | |
  Himeshima Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 33°43′N 131°39′E / 33.717°N 131.650°ECoordinates: 33°43′N 131°39′E / 33.717°N 131.650°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Ōita Prefecture |
| District | Higashikunisaki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.85 km2 (2.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 2,640 |
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Village of Himeshima |
Himeshima (姫島村 Himeshima-mura) is a village located in Higashikunisaki District, Ōita Prefecture, Japan.
The name Himeshima literally means "Princess Island". The village is on a small island, sometimes referred to as Hime Island, just off the Japanese island of Kyūshū, and is accessible by ferry.[1]
As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 2,640 and the density of 385.40 persons per km². The total area is 6.85 km². The main occupations are fishing and shrimp farming. Every summer, there is a Shinto religious ceremony featuring dancers dressed as foxes.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Martin Fackler (April 21, 2009). "A Workers’ Paradise Found Off Japan’s Coast". New York Times.
External links
Media related to Himeshima, Ōita at Wikimedia Commons
- Himeshima official website (Japanese)
- Himeshima, Ōita - General information about Himeshima (English)
- Himeshima Cuisine - Information about Himeshima cuisine (Japanese)