Irisuna-jima explained

Irisuna-jima
Map:Japan
Native Name:入砂島
Native Name Link:Japanese language
Location:Tonaki, Okinawa Prefecture
Area Km2:0.26
Elevation M:32
Country:Japan
Population:uninhabited

, also known as, is an uninhabited island in Tonaki, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It lies approximately four kilometres to the west of, the northwest tip of Tonaki Island. Ceramics, including kamui ware and celadons, are evidence of human activity on the island over the longue durée. Public access is now prohibited since, under the designation FAC (Facilities Admin Code) 6078, is a live-fire training area for the United States Forces Japan.[1] [2] [3]

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  1. Web site: http://www.vill.tonaki.okinawa.jp/detail.jsp?id=57627&menuid=12314&funcid=3 . ja:入砂島 . Irisuna-jima . Japanese . . 16 November 2016.
  2. Web site: http://www.pref.okinawa.jp/site/chijiko/kichitai/1231.html . ja:FAC6078出砂島射爆撃場 . FAC6078 Idesuna Jima Range . Japanese . . 16 November 2016.
  3. Encyclopedia: http://japanknowledge.com/psnl/display/?lid=30020480000153500 . ja:入砂島 . Irisuna Island . Japanese . . Heibonsha . 16 November 2016.