Oki Islands

Oki (??) is the name of a group of islands (???? Oki shot?) in the Sea of Japan, 40 to 80 km from the coast of Honshu. They are part of Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Prior to the establishment of the prefectures, they comprised Oki Province. The present-day Oki District encompasses these islands.

Related Topics:
Sea of Japan - Honshu - Shimane Prefecture - Japan - Prefectures - Oki Province - Oki District - Island

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The islands include Okinoshima, Nakanoshima, Nishinoshima, and Chiburijima.

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Oki Airport (OKI), a Class III facility with a 1500 m runway, is in Saigō, the most populous town on these islands. It provides air service to Osaka International Airport ("Itami", ITM) and Izumo Airport (IZO).

Related Topics:
M - Runway - Saigō - Osaka International Airport - Izumo Airport

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On October 1, 2004, Saigo and the villages of Fuse, Goka and Tsuma were administratively merged into the town of Okinoshima.

Related Topics:
October 1 - 2004 - Fuse - Goka - Tsuma - Okinoshima

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Both Emperor Go-Toba and Emperor Go-Daigo were exiled to Oki.

Related Topics:
Emperor Go-Toba - Emperor Go-Daigo

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