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見島 (Mishima)

Also known as: 見島・Mishima

An island in the Sea of Japan about 45 km north-west of Hagi and the northernmost island of Yamaguchi. It is read Mishima, without voicing. The prefecture introduces it for the nationally designated Mishima Jikonbo tumulus cluster and for the Mishima ox, said to keep the form of the original Japanese cattle.

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