Himeshima, Ōita
Template:Infobox City Japan Himeshima (姫島村, Himeshima-mura) is a village located in Higashikunisaki District, Ōita, 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
- ^ a b 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 Template:Ja icon
- Himeshima, Ōita - General information about Himeshima Template:En icon
- Himeshima Cuisine - Information about Himeshima cuisine Template:Ja icon