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Oki island
隠岐島
alternative words: Okinoshima island, Oki islands, Okinoshima islands, Okinoshima, Oki no shima
keywords:
island
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tourist resort
related topics:
Shimane Prefecture
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Takeshima Island
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Mt. Daisen
related web sites:
http://www.miracle.ne.jp/rainbow/main.html
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http://www.web-sanin.co.jp/local/chibu/
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http://www1.ocn.ne.jp/~okikisen/line.htm
explanation: Group of islands located in Japan sea off Shimana prefecture. It is composed of 2 part: Dogo which is the biggest and farthest island (243 km2) and Dozen made by 3 less important islands. Isolated but situated near ancient capital, Kyoto, it was a preferred place to send political prisoners. Emperor Godaigo who overthrew Kamakura shogunat is the most famous person, sent there. Because of Tsushima current, the climate is mild. With Mt. Daisen, it belongs to Oki Daisen national park.
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