Kabira Bay Explained

Kabira Bay
Pushpin Map:Japan Okinawa Prefecture
Countries:Japan
Islands:Ishigaki
Cities:Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture

is located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters and dense vegetation, the bay forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.[1] Alongside Mount Omoto, it has been designated a Place of Scenic Beauty.[2] Black pearls are cultured in the bay.[3]

Kabira Village is located near the bay. Its traditional culture was studied by American anthropologists in 1950-52.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Introducing places of interest: Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park (Ishigakijima) . . 15 February 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120420024815/https://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/nps/park/parks/iriomote_3.html . 20 April 2012 .
  2. Web site: 川平湾及び於茂登岳 . . 15 February 2012 .
  3. News: A slow dive into Ishigakijima . . Bamforth, Chris . 23 December 2005 . 15 February 2012.