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According to folklore, the island was given the name "Mitsukejima" by the Buddhist monk, scholar and artist Kūkai, who was the first to discover the island while travelling from Sado Island.
Mitsukejima is approximately 150 metres long, 50 metres wide, and 30 metres above sea level. It is composed of Neogene-period diatomaceous earth, the raw materials commonly used for shichirin, a portable clay cooking stove which is a specialty product of Suzu. The top of the island is covered with Japanese black pine and Japanese knotweed. Mitsukejima is known as a scenic spot of the Noto Hantō Quasi-National Park, and attracts many tourists.
Earthquake
- During the 2023 Noto earthquake, local observers reported landslides on the island, with Twitter users posting videos of the event.[1]
- During the 2024 Noto earthquake, the island suffered from a major landslide.[2]
In popular culture
The island was featured in the manga Insomniacs After School by Makoto Ojiro and its adaptations.[3]
See also
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References
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External links
- Tourism ISHIKAWA (Official Ishikawa Travel Guide) - Mitsukejima Island
- Experience Kanazawa - Mitsukejima Island
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