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100 Treasures of the Islands島の宝100景

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Japan, surrounded by the sea, consists of over 6,800 islands of various sizes, including uninhabited ones. The Urban and Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, aiming to promote remote islands, solicited landscape photographs from the general public and selected the "100 Treasures of the Islands" on April 10, 2009.

A selection committee of seven remote island experts, chaired by manga artist Kenichi Kitami, known for "Tsuribaka Nisshi," chose the 100 best scenes from passionate submissions nationwide. These selected landscapes encapsulate the unique nature, history, culture, and lifestyle of Japan's islands as "sceneries we want to pass on and utilize for future generations," ranging from Hokkaido's "Northernmost Kelp Fishing in Japan" to Okinawa's "Hateruma Island - Sugarcane Fields."

Translated from the Japanese edition. Original Japanese names are included to help identify entries. Names, addresses and selection details may reflect the original publication.

PrefectureSelected entryLocation / details
Hokkaido北海道Rebun Island, Japan's northernmost kelp fishing礼文島 日本最北端の昆布漁
Hokkaido北海道Rishiri Island, Rishiri Kirin Lion Dance on the northern island利尻島 北の島で舞う利尻麒麟獅子
Hokkaido北海道Yakushiri Island, Onko (Yew) primeval forest, sheep, and seals焼尻島 おんこ(イチイ)原生林と羊とアザラシ
Miyagi Prefecture宮城県Tashiro Island, Island guardian deity "Cat Shrine"田代島 島の守り神「猫神社」
Miyagi Prefecture宮城県Miyato Island, Small New Year's bird-chasing event "Enzu no Wari"宮戸島 小正月の鳥追い行事「えんずのわり」
Yamagata Prefecture山形県Tobishima, Tobishima Tenpo Soba and Godoimo Harvest Thanksgiving Festival飛島 とびしま天保そば・ごどいも収穫感謝祭
Tokyo東京都Niijima, Koga Stone (fire-resistant stone) architecture新島 コーガ石(抗火石)の建造物
Tokyo東京都Kozushima, Fishing village traditional culture "Takekiri fishing (kinchaku fishing)"神津島 漁村伝承文化「建切漁業(巾着漁)」
Tokyo東京都Miyake Island, New Year's traditional event "Funaiwai"三宅島 正月の伝統行事「船祝い」
Tokyo東京都Hachijo Island, Yellow Hachijo八丈島 黄八丈
Tokyo東京都Chichijima, Ogasawara Maru "Departure Time"父島 おがさわら丸「出港の時」
Niigata Prefecture新潟県Sado Island, Environmental creation for coexistence of crested ibis and people佐渡島 トキと人が共存する島の環境づくり
Niigata Prefecture新潟県Sado Island, Outer Kaifu and Ohno Cape's large colony of Tobishima daylilies佐渡島 外海府・大野亀のトビシマカンゾウの大群落
Niigata Prefecture新潟県Sado Island, Sado's traditional performing arts and events佐渡島 佐渡の伝統芸能と行事
Ishikawa Prefecture石川県Hegurajima, Island of Ama divers' cairns (Yamadame)舳倉島 海女によるケルン(山だめ)の島
Ishikawa Prefecture石川県Notojima, Warmly welcoming dolphins and the kindness of island people能登島 イルカを温かくむかえる島の人々のやさしさ
Shizuoka Prefecture静岡県Hatsushima, Inherited wisdom and blessings of nature "Shrimp net"初島 受け継がれる知恵と自然の恵み「エビ網」
Aichi Prefecture愛知県Sakushima, Black pearls of Mikawa Bay佐久島 三河湾の黒真珠
Aichi Prefecture愛知県Himakajima, Houroku Festival日間賀島 ほうろく祭り
Aichi Prefecture愛知県Shinojima, "Goheitai" dedicated to Ise Grand Shrine篠島 伊勢神宮に奉納される「御幣鯛」
Mie Prefecture三重県Toshijima, Hachiman Shrine festival答志島 八幡神社の神祭
Mie Prefecture三重県Sugashima, Shirongo Festival菅島 しろんご祭り
Hyogo Prefecture兵庫県Numajima, Danjiri rushing into the sea - Numajima Hachiman Shrine Spring Festival沼島 ダンジリ海に突入-沼島八幡神社春祭
Hyogo Prefecture兵庫県Ieshima, Ieshima Tenjin Festival家島 家島天神祭
Shimane Prefecture島根県Shimago, Oki Shimago boat huts島後 隠岐・島後の舟小屋
Shimane Prefecture島根県Shimago, Oki bullfighting島後 隠岐の牛突き
Shimane Prefecture島根県Nishinoshima, Harmony of scenic views and grazing "Makibata"西ノ島 絶景と放牧の調和「牧畑」
Shimane Prefecture島根県Chiburijima, Akahageyama preserving the remains of the rotary-style pasture知夫里島 輪転式牧畑の名残を残す赤ハゲ山
Okayama Prefecture岡山県Otafushima, Otafu Fishing Port Genroku Breakwater大多府島 大多府漁港元禄防波堤
Okayama Prefecture岡山県Maeshima, Amamo Forest前島 アマモの森
Okayama Prefecture岡山県Inujima, Art island utilizing industrial heritage犬島 産業遺産を活用したアートの島
Okayama Prefecture岡山県Shiraishijima, Shiraishi Dance白石島 白石踊
Okayama Prefecture岡山県Manabeshima, Running Mikoshi真鍋島 走り神輿
Hiroshima Prefecture広島県Osakikamijima, Osakikamijima Oar Denma Race大崎上島 大崎上島櫂伝馬競漕
Yamaguchi Prefecture山口県Suō-Ōshima and Yashiro Island, Kuga Hikiyama Taiko Drums周防大島・屋代島 久賀引山太鼓
Yamaguchi Prefecture山口県Iwaishima, Stone-walled terraced rice fields祝島 石垣の棚田
Yamaguchi Prefecture山口県Ushijima, Fujita and Nishizaki fishing piers牛島 藤田・西﨑の波止
Yamaguchi Prefecture山口県Hegurijima, Kibune Festival粭島 貴船祭
Yamaguchi Prefecture山口県Futaijima, "Yama no Kami" ritual蓋井島 「山ノ神」神事
Yamaguchi Prefecture山口県Mishima, Oni Yozu (kite)見島 鬼ヨーズ(凧)
Tokushima Prefecture徳島県Ōge Island and Shimada Island, Naruto ferry大毛島・島田島 鳴門の渡船
Kagawa Prefecture香川県Shodoshima, Rural Kabuki and Senmaida rice terraces小豆島 農村歌舞伎と千枚田
Kagawa Prefecture香川県Shodoshima, Soy sauce warehouses continuing in the Soy Sauce Village小豆島 醤油蔵が続く醤の郷
Kagawa Prefecture香川県Teshima, Water related to the Great Master "Karato no Shimizu"豊島 大師ゆかりの水「唐櫃の清水」
Kagawa Prefecture香川県Megijima, Oote (stone wall)女木島 オオテ(石垣)
Kagawa Prefecture香川県Honjima, Kasajima townscape preserving the atmosphere of a medieval castle town本島 中世の城下町の面影を残す「笠島のまち並」
Kagawa Prefecture香川県Ibukijima, Iriko processing伊吹島 イリコの加工
Ehime Prefecture愛媛県Iwakijima, Sea where Amamo grows岩城島 アマモ実る海
Ehime Prefecture愛媛県Nii Ōshima, Autumn Festival "Yomiya"新居大島 秋祭り「夜宮」
Ehime Prefecture愛媛県Kojima, Geiyo Fortress remaining on the Shimanami Kaido小島 しまなみ海道に残る芸予要塞
Ehime Prefecture愛媛県Kōgorojima, Boat dance興居島 船踊り
Ehime Prefecture愛媛県Nakajima, Tangerine paradise中島 ミカンの天国
Ehime Prefecture愛媛県Kushima, Children's Ushioni (bull demon)九島 子供牛鬼
Kochi Prefecture高知県Okinoshima and Ukurijima: Life with Stone Walls and Stone Steps沖の島・鵜来島 石垣・石段とともにある暮らし
Fukuoka Prefecture福岡県Munakata Oshima Miarei Festival宗像大島 みあれ祭
Fukuoka Prefecture福岡県Okinoshima: The Island Where the Gods Reside "Okinoshima"沖ノ島 神の宿る島「沖ノ島」
Saga Prefecture佐賀県Takashima: Riding the Waves, Bringing Back Dreams - Treasure Return Journey高島 波にのり、夢もち帰る宝当復路
Saga Prefecture佐賀県Kakarajima: Legend of King Muryeong of Baekje's Birth加唐島 百済武寧王生誕の伝承
Saga Prefecture佐賀県Matsushima (Saga Prefecture): The Sea People Supporting Daily Life松島 (佐賀県) 暮らしを支える海士の人たち
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Tsushima Island: Tsushima Honey and Bee Caves (Beehives)対馬島 ツシマハチミツ・蜂洞(巣箱)
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Tsushima Island: Sea Illuminating "Hitotsubata-go" and Waniura District対馬島 海照らし「ヒトツバタゴ」と鰐浦地区
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Matayama Oshima: Daikon Hill Terraced Rice Fields的山大島 大根坂の棚田
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Ojika Island - Farewell with the Island Mothers小値賀島 -島のお母さんとの別れ
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Uku Island: Raising Premium Wagyu Beef from the Island宇久島 島から育て高級和牛
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Nakadōri Island: Dried Flying Fish (Ago)中通島 アゴ(とびうお)干し
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Wakamatsu Island: Christian Bay Cave若松島 キリシタン湾洞
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Kashiragashima: Kashiragashima Catholic Church頭ヶ島 頭ヶ島天主堂
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Kabashima: Prayer for a Big Catch. Kabashima Shrine Annual Festival "Houraimaru Tugboat"椛島 大漁祈願。椛島神社例祭「宝来丸の曳船」
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Fukue Island: Nenbutsu Dance "Chankoko"福江島 念仏踊り「チャンココ」
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Kijima: Kijima Port "Stone-Staked Breakwater"黄島 黄島港「石積みの堤防」
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Ejima: Handmade Soy Sauce from Ejima江島 江島手作り醤油
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Ikeshima: Coal Mining Technology池島 採炭技術
Nagasaki Prefecture長崎県Hashima (Gunkanjima): "Gunkanjima" Telling the Glory of the Showa Era端島(軍艦島) 昭和の栄華を物語る「軍艦島」
Kumamoto Prefecture熊本県Yokoura Island: Basket Boat横浦島 籠船
Kumamoto Prefecture熊本県Tsushijima: Tsushijima Where Dolphins Swim通詞島 イルカが泳ぐ通詞島
Oita Prefecture大分県Himeshima: Bon Dance Passed Down姫島 踊り継ぐ盆踊り
Miyazaki Prefecture宮崎県Shimanoura Island: Vibrant Moment! Shimanoura Shrine Autumn Festival島野浦島 活気あふれる瞬間! 島野浦神社秋季大祭
Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県Kamikoshikijima: "Island of Souls" with Remaining Pebble Stone Walls上甑島 玉石の石垣が残る「たましいの島」
Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県Tanegashima: Traditional Brown Sugar Making種子島 昔ながらの黒糖づくり
Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県Tanegashima: Local Performing Arts Passed Down in Tanegashima種子島 種子島に伝わる郷土芸能
Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県Yakushima: Residents' Relaxation Spot "Seaside Hot Spring"屋久島 住民の憩いの場「海辺の温泉」
Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県Takeshima: Gathering at Bamboo Shoots竹島 竹の子に集う
Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県Iojima: Hassaku Drum Dance硫黄島 八朔太鼓踊り
Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県Hirashima: Traditional Culture of the Island Related to the Heike Clan平島 平家ゆかりの島の伝統文化
Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県Akusekijima: Sand Bath悪石島 砂風呂
Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県Amami Oshima: Kominato Fuwaganeku Ruins and Cycad Colony奄美大島 小湊フワガネク遺跡群とソテツ群落
Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県Kakeromajima: Shodon Shibaya (Theater)加計呂麻島 諸鈍シバヤ(芝居)
Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県Yorojima: Coral Stone Walls Calling Coolness与路島 涼をよぶサンゴの石垣
Kagoshima Prefecture鹿児島県Tokunoshima: Kametsu Beach Dance徳之島 亀津浜踊り
Okinawa Prefecture沖縄県Minamidaito Island: Seaside Saltwater Pool南大東島 海辺の海水プール
Okinawa Prefecture沖縄県Kitadaito Island: Flying "Fishing Boat"北大東島 空飛ぶ「漁船」
Okinawa Prefecture沖縄県Noh Island - Small Shop on a Small Island野甫島 -小さな島の小さな商店
Okinawa Prefecture沖縄県Heianza Island: Sanguacha (Lunar March Festival)平安座島 サングヮチャー(旧暦の3月節句)
Okinawa Prefecture沖縄県Oujima: Scene of Drying Flying Squid (Tobicha)奥武島 トビーチャ(飛びイカ)を干す風景
Okinawa Prefecture沖縄県Tokashiki Island: Townscape Where Fish Swim渡嘉敷島 魚が泳ぐ町並み
Okinawa Prefecture沖縄県Oha Island: Old Fisherman and Sabani Boatオーハ島 老漁師とサバニ
Okinawa Prefecture沖縄県Shimojishima: Civil Jet Pilot Training Airport "Shimojishima Airport"下地島 民間ジェットパイロット訓練空港「下地島空港」
Okinawa Prefecture沖縄県Taketomi Island: Spirit of Harmony in the "Tanedori Festival"竹富島 和の中の気「種子取祭」
Okinawa Prefecture沖縄県Iriomote Island: Dyeing and Weaving Alive on the Island西表島 島に息づく染と織
Okinawa Prefecture沖縄県Hateruma Island: Sugarcane Fields波照間島 さとうきび畑