Benten-jima (Wakkanai)
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benten-jima-wakkanai-309-4090686
title:
Benten-jima (Wakkanai)
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Benten-jima (弁天島) is a small deserted island west by northwest of Cape Sōya, Wakkanai, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is the northernmost piece of land under Japanese control. The island is 1 km (0.54 nmi) north of Sannai settlement. Another island called Hira-shima (平島) lies southeast of Benten-jima. Benten-jima is 0.5 hectares in area, its perimeter is roughly 500 metres (1,600 ft), and its highest point is 20 metres (66 ft) above sea level. It is named after Benzaiten, once enshrined on the island. The
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description:
Deserted island in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benten-jima_(Wakkanai)
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date modified:
2024-04-06T23:58:22Z
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13
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