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    Kuchinoshima

    口之島, Kuchino Island, Île Kuchino

    29°58′N 129°55′E

    Kuchinoshima (口之島), literally "mouth island", is one of the Tokara Islands, belonging to Kagoshima Prefecture. 15 sq mi) in area, and has a population of 140 persons. The island can only be reached by boat as it has no airport; there is regular ferry service to the city of Kagoshima on the mainland.

    Yakushima & Kuchinoshima
    Yakushima & Kuchinoshima

    Eichi Yoshida / CC BY-SA 3.0

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    29°58′N 129°55′E

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    Kuchinoshima (口之島), literally "mouth island", is one of the Tokara Islands, belonging to Kagoshima Prefecture. The island, 13.33 km2 (5.15 sq mi) in area, and has a population of 140 persons. The island can only be reached by boat as it has no airport; there is regular ferry service to the city of Kagoshima on the mainland. Travel time is about 6 hours. The islanders are dependent mainly on agriculture, fishing and seasonal tourism. The island is home to the rare Kuchinoshima breed of Japanese native cattle.

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    Also in Tokara Islands

    Also in Satsunan Islands

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