China (Kagoshima)
Vorlage:Infobox City Japan Vorlage:Nihongo (Vorlage:Pronounced) is a town located in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan. Vorlage:Asof, the town has an estimated population of 6,892 and the density of 129 persons per km². The total area is 53.29 km².[1][2]
Geography
China is located on Okinoerabujima island.[2] The town's one kilometre-long Yakomo Beach is about five minutes from the harbour by bus.[3] NHK describes it as one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.[4] Other natural attractions include Ushishi Beach.[1]
China is one of two towns on the island. The main ship port and airport are in the other town, Wadomari.
Transport
China is located on Kagoshima Prefectural Route 84. The only airport serving the area, the Okinoerabu Airport, is about 80 minutes away. There also is a ferry to the prefectural capital Kagoshima.[2] It takes between 17 and 18 hours.[1]
Economy
Sugar cane, potato and peanut farming are popular. Flower farming is also popular.Vorlage:Fact Due to the lack of local jobs, there has been an outflow of residents.[1]
Culture
Popular local dishes include the traditional tofu-misozuke, prepared by drying tofu in the sun and then adding miso. A more recent innovation adds kimchi to the dish.[2]
Education
There are five primary schools, two junior high schools, and one senior high school in the town.[1]
There is a small Japan Self-Defense Forces base with radar and a communications installation.Vorlage:Fact
References
External links
- Official website in Japanese