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{{nihongo|'''Kabira Bay'''|川平湾|Kabira wan}} is located on the north coast of [[Ishigaki Island]], [[Okinawa Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. Renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters and dense vegetation, the bay forms part of the [[Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/nps/park/parks/iriomote_3.html |title=Introducing places of interest: Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park (Ishigakijima) |publisher=[[Ministry of the Environment (Japan)|Ministry of the Environment]] |accessdate=15 February 2012}}</ref> Alongside [[Mount Omoto]] it has been [[Cultural Properties of Japan|designated]] a [[Monuments of Japan|Place of Scenic Beauty]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=401&item_id=3071 |title=川平湾及び於茂登岳 |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=15 February 2012}}</ref> Black pearls are [[Cultured pearl|cultured]] in the bay.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fv20051223a1.html |title=A slow dive into Ishigakijima |work=[[The Japan Times]] |author=Bamforth, Chris |date=23 December 2005 |accessdate=15 February 2012}}</ref> |
{{nihongo|'''Kabira Bay'''|川平湾|Kabira wan}} is located on the north coast of [[Ishigaki Island]], [[Okinawa Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. Renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters and dense vegetation, the bay forms part of the [[Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/nps/park/parks/iriomote_3.html |title=Introducing places of interest: Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park (Ishigakijima) |publisher=[[Ministry of the Environment (Japan)|Ministry of the Environment]] |accessdate=15 February 2012}}</ref> Alongside [[Mount Omoto]] it has been [[Cultural Properties of Japan|designated]] a [[Monuments of Japan|Place of Scenic Beauty]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=401&item_id=3071 |title=川平湾及び於茂登岳 |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=15 February 2012}}</ref> Black pearls are [[Cultured pearl|cultured]] in the bay.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fv20051223a1.html |title=A slow dive into Ishigakijima |work=[[The Japan Times]] |author=Bamforth, Chris |date=23 December 2005 |accessdate=15 February 2012}}</ref> |
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[[Kabira, Okinawa|Kabira]] Village is located near the bay. Its traditional culture was studied by American anthropologists in 1950-52.<ref>{{citation|title=The Culture of Kabira, Southern Ryūkyū Islands|author= Allan H. Smith|journal= Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society|volume=104|issue=2 |date=Apr 19, 1960|pages=134–171 |JSTOR=985656}}</ref> |
[[Kabira, Okinawa|Kabira]] Village is located near the bay. Its traditional culture was studied by American anthropologists in 1950-52.<ref>{{citation|title=The Culture of Kabira, Southern Ryūkyū Islands|author= Allan H. Smith|journal= Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society|volume=104|issue=2 |date=Apr 19, 1960|pages=134–171 |JSTOR=985656}}</ref> |
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| Coordinates | 24°26′46″N 124°8′25″E / 24.44611°N 124.14028°E |
| Basin countries | Japan |
| Islands | Ishigaki |
| Settlements | Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture |
Kabira Bay (川平湾, Kabira wan) is located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters and dense vegetation, the bay forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.[1] Alongside Mount Omoto it has been designated a Place of Scenic Beauty.[2] Black pearls are cultured in the bay.[3]
Kabira Village is located near the bay. Its traditional culture was studied by American anthropologists in 1950-52.[4]
See also
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References
- ^ "Introducing places of interest: Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park (Ishigakijima)". Ministry of the Environment. Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "川平湾及び於茂登岳". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 15 February 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Bamforth, Chris (23 December 2005). "A slow dive into Ishigakijima". The Japan Times. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ^ Allan H. Smith (Apr 19, 1960), "The Culture of Kabira, Southern Ryūkyū Islands", Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 104 (2): 134–171, JSTOR 985656